DEBT AND YOUR PAYCHECK
Federal limits and how to stop it
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01
Federal cap
Of disposable earnings, for most consumer debts.
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02
Protected weekly pay
30 times the $7.25 federal minimum wage.
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03
For most private debts
Never ignore a debt lawsuit. Answer before the deadline.
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04
Student loan limit
Federal student loans can garnish without court, after notice.
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05
Firing protection
Your employer cannot fire you over a garnishment for one debt.
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