Can pensions be garnished?

If you retired with debt, you might be wondering if your pensions can be taken by debt collectors. Here is ZumaZip.com guide to wage garnishment, pensions, and your rights as a consumer. Ahh, retirement. Many of us imagine reclining on nice, sandy beaches with Hawaiian shirts, holding a fruity little drink with a paper umbrella in it…

Can My Wife’s Bank Account Be Garnished for My Debt?

If you and your wife reside in a community property state, then there is a legitimate risk that a creditor will garnish wages from a joint bank account to pay a debt that only you owe. In general, your spouse’s wages cannot be garnished for a debt you owe if they have a separate checking…