Will the age when I claim my Social Security retirement benefits affect how much I get?
You are eligible to claim your Social Security retirement benefits without any reduction at what the Social Security Administration calls the full retirement age. For people born after 1942, the full retirement age ranges from 66 to 67, depending on ...
Can my bank or credit union charge me a fee for garnishing my Social Security or VA benefits?
It depends. If you have more than two months’ worth of benefits in the account and the balance includes other money, then the bank can charge fees against the other money. Take your monthly Social Security or VA benefit and ...
Can a debt collector take my federal benefits, like Social Security or VA payments?
Before a debt collector can take Social Security or VA benefits, they must sue you and win a judgment against you for the amount you owe. Then, the debt collector must get a court order that tells your bank or ...
