WASHINGTON -- Time is running out for Americans who receive payments from the federal government in the form of a paper check. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year is set to go into effect next week, leaving just a few short days for possibly impacted Americans to prepare.

Here are four things to know about the upcoming change:

1. Federal Mandate Ends Most Paper Checks by Sept. 30

Based on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments, including Social Security and veteran benefits, effective Sept. 30. While millions of Americans already receive their benefits electronically, this change directly affects the approximately 500,000 individuals who still receive monthly paper Soc

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