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Why is My Social Security Check Being Garnished Over a Credit Card?

February 19, 2021 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, I charged up my Military Star card to buy food and clothing for my grandchildren. I could not make my payment. $256 is being garnished from my SS check each month to pay for this. I thought the law protected my check from this. I am not trying to get out of … Read more

Lip Smacking, Joke Cracking Guide to Stopping Federal Student Loan Wage Garnishments

February 5, 2021November 29, 2016 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, I have a defaulted student loan from education at the University of California (education finished in 1994). My employer was just sent a set of papers, dated November 2, 2016, from FMS Investment Corp. — creditor agency for the U.S. Department of Education — to garnish my wages. I had never received … Read more