Federal benefit recipients will soon be required to choose between Direct Deposit and the Direct Express debit card as traditional paper checks begin to phase out. A deadline set by the U.S.

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PORTLAND, Oregon — Social Security and veteran disability benefits are a lifeline for 72-year-old Milton Zimmer. The federal funds are his primary source of income, helping the Salem man pay for food, ...

The ABC News Fixer helps a victim of identity theft get charges reversed Feb. 18, 2014— -- Dear ABC News Fixer: My complaint is with Direct Express, the card the government uses to issue my ...

The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options. The Social Security Administration has now provided ...

The Social Security Administration said it will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments starting Sept. 30, 2025. Recipients have until Sept. 30 to enroll in either direct deposit or use the ...

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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 ...