The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.

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Proposals aim to prevent the government from withholding up to 15% of Social Security benefits to repay federal student loans. The debate comes as both the number of older households with debt and the amount they owe are increasing.

Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.

Politics Markets Social Security student loans older Americans household debt benefit garnishment

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