Katy Marquardt Hill

2 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Maryalene Laponsie |Tracy Stewart |Katy Marquardt Hill

Key Takeaways Social Security cannot be garnished for consumer or medical debts. Benefits can be garnished for federal debts, such as taxes and student loans, as well as child support, alimony and restitution. Garnishment for federal debts is limited to 15% of a monthly payment, and a beneficiary must be left with at least $750 a month. Up to 65% of Social Security payments can be garnished for child support and alimony, and there is no cap on how much can be taken.

3 weeks ago | usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Katy Marquardt Hill |Susannah Snider

Key Takeaways: Unlimited paid time off means employees can take days off whenever they want, but typically with manager approval. Around 7% of employers offer unlimited vacation days as an employee benefit. Unlimited vacation is valuable if the company culture supports and encourages taking time off. An unlimited vacation policy might sound like a dream come true. Imagine hitting the slopes or escaping to the beach whenever you please without counting down your remaining vacation days.