Will 2017 Bring an End to the Garnishment of Social Security Checks for Unpaid Student Loans?

Whether you are happy about the election results or not, the one thing most Americans can agree upon is a change is needed in Washington. One major challenge for individuals receiving social security benefits is the garnishment of their social security checks by the federal government for unpaid student loans. The government calls it an…

Social Security Being Garnished for Unpaid Federal Student Loans

If you think your social security cannot be garnished because of student loans think again! If your federal student loans are in default, a portion of your social security disability, retirement or survivor benefits can be garnished by the government to pay your federal student loans. According to a study published by the General Accounting Office (“GOA”)…