The shift is part of a broader federal effort to modernize government payment systems and reduce reliance on paper checks.
Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her reporting focuses on Social Security, government benefits, and personal finance, while also covering themes related to politics, public policy, and consumer health. Aliss has been featured in various publications including Magzter, The Daily Express, and Yahoo Finance, among others.













