How to fight a creditor’s account levy
If a creditor taps your bank account, you have a few options to protect your money.
3 min read
Sep 12, 2023
Kim Porter
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Kim Porter is a former contributor to Bankrate, a personal finance expert who loves talking budgets, credit cards and student loans. Porter writes for publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Credit Karma and Reviewed.com. When she's not writing or reading, you can usually find her planning a trip or training for her next race.
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