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Social Security: From Typewriters to Megabytes, Social Security Evolving
(By – Ray Vigil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist)
The first typewriter to be commercially successful was invented on June 23, 1868. One hundred years later, Social Security still used the same technology to type Social Security cards, envelopes, forms, and applications. This system required thousands of employees to create, maintain, transmit, and file the folder for each current and future beneficiary by hand to ensure accurate payments to retirees and disability beneficiaries. Of course, that has all changed with modern computers and the Internet. Now, you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your home to do the majority of your business with Social Security. Your first step in embracing the future is creating your own, personal my Social Security account. Read more…