Later this week, Social Security will mark 90 years since the inception of the Social Security Act.

Jack Myers with Social Security says Social Security taxes were collected for the first time in January 1937, and the first Social Security payments started in January 1937 and were paid as one-time lump sums during the start-up period until 1939.

The first Social Security website was launched in 1994 and has been improving and evolving ever since. In 2001, Social Security added the first version of the online claims application and has been accepting claims online for 24 years.

A 1939 change added survivors' benefits and benefits for retirees’ spouses and children. In 1956, disability benefits were added.