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New York vs California Bankruptcy Rates Highlight Garnishment Gaps
In 1861 California led in filings with 1 in 10.4 residents declaring bankruptcy, while New York stood at 2 percent, exposing harsh garnishment laws the author argues depress bank ruptcies in New York and pressure creditors and employers differently. The piece advocates overhauls to bankruptcy laws, better debtor counseling, and Chapter XIII usage to ease distress and curb easy credit temptations.
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