• Published On: October 11, 2020

    There is so much mis-information about a forbearance of home mortgages during COVID-19.  Know your options before making a decision not to pay your mortgage. Are you a 'planner' or a 'gambler'? Do you [...]

  • Leading Lawyers Weigh In on Portrayal In The Media – (includes quote from Diane Drain) Can you remember the very first time you came across the word ‘lawyer’? [...]

  • Are you financially stressed right now? What to know about options, from debt negotiation to bankruptcy Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic Interviews Diane L. Drain about debt relief, including [...]

  • Broken Promises: Teachers Sue U.S. Over Student Loans That Weren’t Forgiven Lawsuit against Department of Education—loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers is in such a shambles that it violates federal law and [...]

  • Published On: July 3, 2020

    SCAMS ABOUND – NEVER BELIEVE WHAT SOMEONE TELLS YOU, UNLESS YOU CHECK IT OUT. Here are some Arizona resources to help you find accurate information. With every crisis comes thousands [...]

  • Published On: April 26, 2020

    April, 2020 – The Federal Trade Commission released suggestions on managing your bills during this very difficult time (COVID-19 quarantine). COVID-19 has disrupted life for everyone on the planet.  Each of us is asked to [...]

  • When someone files for bankruptcy they can keep certain things that are “exempt”. Stay with me as I explain this process. Every state has a list of items that a creditor cannot seize.  Those items [...]

  • Families First Coronavirus Response Act  became law March 18, 2020 Two parts of this Act that effect us today: Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act […]

  • Vehicle defaults is the next financial crisis (after the mortgage crisis) According to the Wall Street Journal 33% of vehicle loans are upside down (meaning the vehicle is worth less than the debt).  Borrowers trade-in [...]

  • Never pay upfront for “help” with your student loans Student loan trap According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scammers stole millions from innocent student loan borrowers who were doing their best to [...]