What does your paycheck look like before and after wage garnishment?

A wage garnishment can transform your paycheck, turning what was a manageable budget into a strained one. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images Your paycheck should feel predictable, as it's the foundation of your budget — the number that determines what gets paid, what gets saved and what has to wait. But if you're a borrower who has fallen seriously behind on their debt , there's a chance that your reliable weekly, biweekly or monthly paycheck may suddenly change, and it can do so without a raise or …