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The federal government is ramping up its collections engine and could soon go after millions of Americans. One area of concern for the close to 10 million student loan borrowers who are delinquent on ...

The federal government is officially resuming wage garnishment for federal student loans, beginning today, January 7, 2026.

For borrowers with federal student debt, the risk that a chunk of each paycheck could suddenly vanish is no longer ...

When an employee defaults on debt or gets behind on other financial obligations, their creditors or other interested parties can take action, such as initiating a lawsuit or pursuing wage garnishment.

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While Social Security benefits are typically safeguarded from creditors, there are notable exceptions where these funds can be garnished. Primarily, these exceptions revolve around family obligations ...

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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.