
More and more people are getting into debt these days. From bad decisions when purchasing a home to overusing a credit card to buying too much "stuff", the more of these impulse buys we make the more we are going to lose in the end.
Creditors can almost reach into your bank account and take your money without your approval. This is called garnishment and it is a lawful tool for creditors to get the money you own them. It is often the last thing they want to do because they have to take you to court and this includes court fees and a lot of time wasted for all parties involved.
The most common garnishments are for child support, defaulted student loans and unpaid taxes. There are certain ways to avoid this and the process in which money is taken from your bank account or even your paycheck has certain exemptions....