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.

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 ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13)– Battling stage 4 breast cancer, Yasmin Snider of Citrus Heights relies heavily on her monthly Social Security payment of $618 to rent a room, buy food and her medicine. She, like 4 ...