Latest News
Using your online “my Social Security” account - ABA Banking JournaL
For many seniors, using today’s digital tools can seem intimidating. The internet feels like an alien presence, fraught with lurking dangers we don’t care to be exposed to. But the Social Security Administration has gone to great lengths to make accessing your Social Security information much less daunting or threatening. For one thing, security is paramount! SSA has adopted a very robust security process which ensures that you (and only you) will be able to access your SS data. And, importantly, what awaits you with your online Social Security account is a very intuitive process which you can easily navigate to whatever function you wish to perform, thus greatly improving your ability to avoid long wait times, either when calling (or visiting) SSA. This article by Melissa Murray at the American Bankers Association’s ABA Banking Journal tells of the author’s experience with her own online SSA account, touting the ease with which she was able to accomplish her goals, and find the information she needed to make informed decisions about her benefits. Click here to read this ABA Banking Journal story.