Social Security Login Changes Taking Effect Soon

Plus, the states where your mail is most likely to be lost. Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 29, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] [Stepping Into Recovering Lost Mail]( I receive most of my bills via email and have taken advantage of all autopay discounts. While most of my business correspondence is done online, I still rely on the mail to get important documents and notifications — the only way to receive a new Social Security card or passport is through the mail. Between identity thieves stealing mail and porch pirates stealing packages, we all need to be aware of the risks and how to deal with them. Kiplinger personal finance writer Erin Bendig tells us [the top 10 states where your mail is most likely to be lost, and what to do if it is](. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer [Start investing in minutes]( With automated tools like portfolio rebalancing and dividend reinvestment, Betterment helps make investing easy for you, and a total grind for your money. [Learn More]( ADVERTISEMENT [] HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNTS [] [Best 6% Interest Savings Accounts Available Now]( [Best 6% Interest Savings Accounts Available Now]( (Getty Images) Rates on many top-earning accounts have been dropping over the last two weeks, so opening an account now, rather than later, could pay off. When the pause on rate hikes began, savings rates began to inch down. Rates on savings accounts will soon drop even further as the Fed expects one quarter-point cut later this year. You could [earn an APY of 6% or higher with these accounts](, but you'll want to lock in rates soon. [] SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNTS [] [Social Security Login Changes Taking Effect Soon]( [Social Security Login Changes Taking Effect Soon]( (Getty Images) The Social Security Administration is transitioning all users who made their accounts before September 2021 to a new login system. The SSA says the change aims to simplify the sign-in process while providing more secure access to online services. Online Social Security accounts are free, secure and can help you with many tasks and save you a trip to the local office. Keep reading to [learn when the change takes effect and if you are required to update your login credentials](. [Start an HSBC Premier Relationship Today]( Earn up to $2,500 when you complete the qualifying activities. Enjoy premium, international banking with priority services and global support, and no HSBC fees on everyday transactions. Start today. Limited time offer, conditions apply. Member FDIC. [Learn More]( ADVERTISEMENT [] INTEREST RATES [] [Why This Economist Thinks the Fed Is Already Late to Cut Rates]( [Why This Economist Thinks the Fed Is Already Late to Cut Rates]( (Getty Images) A rate cut couldn't come soon enough for this economist; he thinks it might be overdue. Find out [what Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi thinks the Fed gets wrong on inflation](, what he'd like them to do instead, and what he predicts will happen going forward. [How To Diversify With Private Equity Investing]( Interested in investing in private companies in the tech sector, pre-IPO? Sign up on this platform to see these, and more investment opportunities. [Learn More]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] OTHER KIPLINGER ARTICLES WE THINK YOU'LL ENJOY [] [8 key steps to take when investing in the stock market]( The financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective discuss some of the key steps you’ll want to take when jumping into the stock market for the first time. [Estate planning strategies to consider as election nears]( Are big changes in tax laws coming soon? Not likely, but you might want to take advantage of higher estate and gift tax exemptions well before the end of 2025. [Astronomical AI spending is causing jitters on Wall Street]( Here are four forecasts about the future of generative AI. [Build a Better Portfolio — Sign Up for Kiplinger's Free Investing E-Newsletters]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036