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June 11, 2025

Student Loan Garnishment Resumes 2025: How to Protect Your Wages

Student Loan Garnishment Returns in 2025 — Are You at Risk? Federal student loan collections officially resume on May 5, 2025. After a five-year pause, millions of borrowers — including nearly 10 million in default — face the risk of: • Wage garnishment (up to 15%) • Tax refund seizures • Social Security offsets With 42.7 million Americans carrying $1.6 trillion in student debt, this policy shift affects households nationwide. This episode explains what is happening and how to protect your ...