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The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.

The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.
MarketWatch Friday 02 October 2026, 18:50 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
Key Points

Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.

Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.
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