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Wage garnishment laws tied to higher bankruptcy rates
An Associated Press analysis links states that permit wage garnishment to higher bankruptcy rates than neighboring states that ban or limit seizures. The study uses county data from 2006 onward to show stark gaps, especially along borders, with five states restricting garnishment posting notably lower filings than their neighbors.
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