Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Nebraska
Can an agency like Sally Mae take all of a retired persons Social Security, if they co-signed for a school loan?
Asked on 10/03/12, 2:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Matt Jenkins
DeMars, Gordon, Olson, Zalewski and Wynner
Although I have not personally encountered this issue, it appears that the federal government can garnish some of a retired persons social security income (so long as that person makes over $750/month in SSI). Here is an article for more details:
http://www.smartmoney.com/borrow/student-loans/grandmas-new-financial-problem-college-debt-1344292084111/#tabs
Answered on 10/03/12, 2:43 pm