The Trump administration handed a bit of relief to some Social Security recipients. Officials announced they’re pausing the garnishment of benefits for student loan borrowers who’ve defaulted ...

The Department of Education paused its plan to garnish Social Security benefits for defaulted student-loan borrowers, a process that was initially set to take effect when the administration restarted ...

Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It By Sean Williams – Jul 4, 2025 at 3:06AM ...

Supporters hold up banners as they listen Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer D-N.Y., during “Hands Off Social Security ” rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 5, 2025.

Key Points Getting as much as possible out of Social Security isn't a luxury for most retirees — it's an absolute necessity. This summer, the Trump administration will begin garnishing up to 15% ...

There are an estimated 452,000 student loan borrowers age 62 and older with defaulted loans who are likely receiving Social Security benefits, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in January.

When the Social Security Act was signed into law nearly 90 years ago, its purpose was to provide for aging workers who could no longer do so for themselves. In 2023, the program was responsible ...

That has led Social Security beneficiaries who have had their payments garnished to balloon by 3,000% — from approximately 6,200 beneficiaries to 192,300 — between 2001 and 2019, according to the ...

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans By: Matt Sedensky, The Associated Press Posted: 5:02 AM CDT Thursday, May. 15, 2025 Last Modified: 9: ...

That has led Social Security beneficiaries who have had their payments garnished to balloon by 3,000% — from approximately 6,200 beneficiaries to 192,300 — between 2001 and 2019, according to ...