Can a Wage Garnish Ruin My Credit?

Can a Wage Garnish Ruin My Credit?

If you are reading this, then you probably currently have a wage garnish or are helping someone who does. Also known as check or wage garnishment, this is money taken out of someone’s paycheck to pay off a debt, or most commonly, child support. Let’s examine how a...
What are Garnishments in Payroll?

What are Garnishments in Payroll?

Garnishments in payroll can be a tricky business, like all legal procedures. Wages are garnished for a number of reasons. Alimony, child support orders, creditor garnishments (credit card debt), federal student loans, and more are withheld by court order from paycheck...