Social security and state retirements cannot be garnished by anybody, under the federal law. Only the government has the right to garnish social security. Still it would be better for you to contact the bank where you have an account, where the social security and retirement money gets deposited. You need to let the bank know that the money that gets deposited into your account is a social security.
However I must add that your retirement benefits and social security can be garnished if you have an outstanding federal tax or alimony. But this can be done only after a judgment.
If I pay on a debt at say $10.00 a month, could my retirement be garnished? I would be showing good faith to pay off teh debt, would this work to keep him off my back?
If this $10.00 is less than the minimum payment as mentioned in your contract with the creditor, he can sue you. However, retirement benefits are non-garnishable under the Federal Law.
I would be showing good faith to pay off teh debt, would this work to keep him off my back?
This will depend on how you are showing good faith. You need to provide documented proofs.
Garnishment of retirement funds
Hi Hali,
Social security and state retirements cannot be garnished by anybody, under the federal law. Only the government has the right to garnish social security. Still it would be better for you to contact the bank where you have an account, where the social security and retirement money gets deposited. You need to let the bank know that the money that gets deposited into your account is a social security.
However I must add that your retirement benefits and social security can be garnished if you have an outstanding federal tax or alimony. But this can be done only after a judgment.
Did the creditor/collection agency contact you?
Co-signer Info
Is a SS reciepient liabel for payment on a co-signed student plus loan?
co signer
Hi Pat,
Yes, a Social Security recipient is liable for a co-signed student loan. However, his Social Security cannot be garnished.
Thanks,
Aaron
paying on a debt
If I pay on a debt at say $10.00 a month, could my retirement be garnished? I would be showing good faith to pay off teh debt, would this work to keep him off my back?
paying on a debt
Hi eddie,
If this $10.00 is less than the minimum payment as mentioned in your contract with the creditor, he can sue you. However, retirement benefits are non-garnishable under the Federal Law.
I would be showing good faith to pay off teh debt, would this work to keep him off my back?
This will depend on how you are showing good faith. You need to provide documented proofs.
Thanks,
Aaron