Social Security garnishment pause spares benefits while wage deductions loom
In a move that has left many both relieved and perplexed, the Trump administration has temporarily halted the garnishment of Social Security benefits for defaulted student loans. Yet while retirees can breathe easier, wage deductions may still persist—proving that financial relief can sometimes come with its own set of fine print quirks.
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