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 ...

In roughly 20 days, some Social Security recipients could experience wage garnishment as a higher Social Security claw back rate returns. Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social ...

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 ...

She added, "The Trump Administration is committed to protecting Social Security recipients who oftentimes rely on a fixed income. In the coming weeks, the Department will begin proactive outreach ...

Farro previously had her Social Security garnished and expects it to restart. Farro's loans date back 40 years. She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology.

The U.S. Education Department has reversed course and now says it has not and will not garnish the Social Security benefits of older people whose student loans are delinquent.

That has led Social Security beneficiaries who have had their payments garnished to increase 3,000% over the same period, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Farro previously had her Social Security garnished and expects it to restart. Farro's loans date back 40 years. She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology.

Education Department pausing plan to garnish Social Security checks over defaulted loans by: Tara Suter, The Hill Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 09:35 AM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 02:54 PM EDT ...