Comments on: Social Security Benefit Checks are Exempt from Garnishment, but….

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:51:59 +0000

Nanette: I do not know if there are any rules regarding fees that check cashers can charge to cash a Social Security check. I know that the check cashing business is risky and I suspect that check cashers would refuse to accept business where there was no profit for their risk. I believe that Social Security offers payments through debit cards - that may be a better and safer way than paper checks and check cashers.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:43:07 +0000

Marianne, I have no knowledge about Section 8 law – that is a landlord tenant issue.

By: Nanette Smith

Nanette Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:38:04 +0000

My husband and I; received benefits checks of SSI (2 Checks); and he gets one (SSDI) Check. We do not receive much, on any/either check. Is is LEGAL: for King Soopers or Safeway, to take out, a FEE; for CASHING them?? I wouldn’t think so. Especially, when, we need all of that money, to pay bills, when; neither one of us, is working. We have, had to PAWN, alot of our stuff, just to get by; each month, since; they started doing that. They have, only started doing that, within the last (2) two or (3) three months.

By: Marianne Smith

Marianne Smith — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:20:55 +0000

I currently recieve social security (SSDI) in the current amount of 518.00. In the year of 2009, I was employed for about a year. During this time the taxes being taken out of my paycheck were being paid into my social security. As a result, begininng January 2011 – current I was to be recieving 925 a month. Social Security failed to give me the correct amount, so as a result I am recieveing a a under-payment check in the amount of 4,070 for the months that I was under paid. I am also recieving rental assistance from Section 8 housing, can Section 8 come after me for back rent if Social Security made the error in my benefit amount?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:55:18 +0000

Chel, I am not familiar with Oregon’s bankruptcy exemptions. In Georgia, where I practice, there is an unlimited exemption for disability payments reasonably necessary for the support and maintenance of a debtor or debtor’s dependents. You need to see if there is something similar in Oregon. The question to ask is about the exemptions available to you.

By: joe

joe — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:26:22 +0000

My wife and i are both on ss she is paying a creadt card bill for the last 4 yrs it will take 4 more yrs to pay it we can not aford it what can we do?

By: Paula Bingston

Paula Bingston — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:17:38 +0000

I just recevied a judgement against me in Small Claims Court, from a Home Owners Association of $5000 and can not pay it. My husband passed away 3 years ago and I receive a Military Pension of $1200 a month plus,2 social security checks. One is $516, the other is $664. One is for Social Security Disability for me, the other is for Social Security from my Husband, when he passed away. My question is can they take any of this money from me. It is all direct deposited. I live in Sacramento Ca., and I need every bit to live on. Thank you for and answering this question. I am a nervous wreck about it.

By: stella maldonado

stella maldonado — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:34:00 +0000

i have military retiremant pension direct deposited in san antonio tex. I live & work @ robins afb [civ contractor] in Georgia I file a 1099r & pay fed taxes, but do I have to pay Ga state taxes on the same money?

By: Chel Eliza

Chel Eliza — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:13:46 +0000

Good morning!
Sorry to bother you, I was hoping to ask you a quick question when you have time. I was just approved for social security disability and received three years of back pay directly into my account. I am in the middle of bankruptcy which hasn’t been “filed” yet so I contacted my lawyer immediately. I was then told that only $7500 is exempt and the rest will go to the trustee (court then creditors). Do you know if this correct? (I am not holding you to it I am just really confused, when I started asking questions he said I needed to make an appt and the soonest he could fit me in wasn’t for a week. I am just hanging until then without answers.). If you had an idea I would greatly appreciate any input!
Thank you for whatever you are able to provide! Chel E. From Oregon

By: Quentin Rogers

Quentin Rogers — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:15:12 +0000

I am a ower of a francise. starting today, my son is getting ssi is anything going to happen to his check please let me know hes 9 yrs old can u let me know asap so i would know my next step. can they take his ssi away