What to know if you're at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt

CORA LEWIS Associated Press
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025 Updated Mar 9, 2026
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NEW YORK — Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion.

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