A standoff over health care and spending has pushed the federal government to its first shutdown in nearly seven years.

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order to stop paper checks.

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

Starting Oct 1, Social Security ends paper checks after 85 years. Payments move to direct deposit or Direct Express cards for ...

The Social Security Administration a couple of ways to receive payments electronically. Here's how Wisconsin recipients can make the switch.

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Here's why it's happening and how to go from paper to ...