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 ...

Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...

I thought RMD readers might find this story interesting… In early January the Direct Express debit card was announced by the Treasury Department and will be used as a prepaid debit card for Social ...

A funds transfer from your Direct Express debit card to a personal U.S. bank account costs $1.50 each time. You can avoid this fee by signing up to have your Social Security payments directly ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — $6.57, $6.57, $6.57... As Andrew Keheley read through 25 pages of transactions on his Direct Express card account, it became clear something was wrong. There were 138 unauthorized ...

The Direct Express card is a prepaid debit card used by federal benefits recipients. On the scheduled payment date each month, the card is loaded electronically with Social Security and/or Veterans ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — $6.57, $6.57, $6.57... As Andrew Keheley read through 25 pages of transactions on his Direct Express card account, it became clear something was wrong. There were 138 unauthorized ...