If you’ve defaulted on your federal student loans, the government can garnish up to 15% of your monthly Social Security ...

Starting in June, some Social Security beneficiaries may find their checks are smaller due to garnishments for defaulted student loans. The U.S. Department of Education has resumed collection activity ...

The Trump administration temporarily halted garnishment of Social Security benefits for defaulted student loan borrowers. Over 450,000 Americans over 62 have defaulted on student loans while relying ...

Social Security cannot be garnished for consumer or medical debts. Benefits can be garnished for federal debts, such as taxes and student loans, as well as child support, alimony and restitution.

The Trump administration warned that Social Security benefits could be garnished for defaulted student loans as early as June ...