Can Social Security Payments Be Garnished?
by
Francine Huff
October 31st, 2008
October 31st, 2008
With so many people falling behind on their bill payments, people who receive Social Security may be wondering if their creditors will come after them by garnishing their wages. The good news is that Social Security benefits are protected from being seized by most creditors such as mortgage lenders, credit card companies, and auto lenders. The bad news is that if you owe the U.S. government money, your Social Security payments can be garnished. Money can also be seized if you owe child support or alimony.
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