The U.S. government is transitioning to electronic payments for Social Security and federal benefits, leaving many wondering how to adapt. If you don't have a bank account, the Direct Express card ...

Federal benefit recipients face an approaching deadline: after September 30, 2025, paper checks will no longer be issued, except in limited cases. Here's how to switch to a direct ...

The Trump administration's effort to modernize federal payment systems is coming to Social Security, which will start phasing out paper Social Security checks. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal benefits, including Social Security, VA payments, and tax refunds. Instead, all government agencies will ...

The first wave of direct deposit Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Kathleen Romig from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the end of physical Social Security checks.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will face a change in Social Security payments this month as the Social Security Administration makes the transition to fully digital payments. After President ...