Social Security Benefits to Be Confiscated for Nearly Half a Million People
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see some of their monthly benefits seized, starting in June, if they have defaulted on their student loan debts.
Why It Matters
Roughly 2.9 million Americans aged 62 or older hold federal student loan debt, a number that has grown by more than 70 percent since 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Education. According to CNBC, more than 450,000 elderly borrowers are currently in default and potentially subject to benefit reductions.
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