Alana Semuels

"About one-third of Americans have debts in collection, according to the. Total reached an all-time high in the last quarter of 2019, at $14.5 trillion, according to the. Unemployment checks are suppos…"

"Though some protections exist for people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the stimulus package signed into law on March 27, they largely ignore those who were already on …"

"The recent labor unrest is in part fueled by uneven. While companies are prospering and the stock market hovers near all-time highs, the benefits haven't been felt by many workers, who are often stuck…"

"Garnishments are also coming from the, even though Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced on March 25 that the department would halt collection actions and wage garnishments for 60 days beginnin…"

"Garnishments can occur after a creditor obtains a court judgement against someone who owes them money. Some people are not aware of the court hearings, often because they have not been informed by the…"

"The labor movement has long been struggling in the U.S., as fewer workers join unions and as high-profile organizing drives, like a June attempt to unionize Volkswagen employees in Tennessee, fall sho…"