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Why is the Social Security number a nine-digit number?
Ever wonder why your Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number? The 1935 Social Security Act authorized the creation of a record keeping system. The Act did not specifically mention Social Security numbers (SSN’s) as that method. Previously I have mentioned the substantive Post Office role in initially issuing Social Security numbers. Read More
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