Debts of all kinds can affect things like your credit score, with recent troubling consumer debt stats indicating that more people are financially struggling than you might think. While there are plenty of debt strategies to help lower things like interest rates and even important considerations before settling debt, some kinds of debt require a far more straightforward approach. Case in point, unpaid child support. While this kind of debt can lead to things like accruing interest, wage garnishment, and even property liens –- now this debt can also affect your ability to travel. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the U.S. State Department announced it would begin revoking U.S. passports for those who owe what is deemed a ‘significant’ amount…

