Dealing with excessive personal debt can be very distressing. The troubles you go through just to ensure that your financial obligations are attended to and the conveniences and luxuries you have to set aside temporarily can be a significant burden not only for you, but also to your loved ones. Monetary problems can lead to assignment of blame among couples, and this can lead to estrangement. Time and time again, we have heard of stories of how these financial woes acted as a catalyst for divorce. Also, in some instances, people or companies you have owed to may try to secure payments from you by getting an order from the court to start the process of wage garnishment, which entails taking away a percentage of your monthly salary to settle your financial obligations with them.