Can wage garnishment increase over time?

Wage garnishment can be a big drain on your income, so it's important to handle the issue before it compounds. Getty Images/iStockphoto Serious financial trouble generally doesn't arrive all at once. It builds quietly, especially in the current economic landscape. With debt sitting at record highs and elevated rates continuing to drive up the costs of borrowing, it's easy to fall behind and miss what you think will be just one payment. …