Student-loan debt followed them into retirement. Now it threatens their Social Security checks

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Student-loan borrowers in retirement are worried about the future of their Social Security checks.
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After five years of relief, student-loan borrowers in default are subject to wage and federal benefits garnishment.
Some retirees with student debt told BI they're…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-18 08:42:02.
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