Published On: April 18, 2019
Ever wonder why you make really stupid decisions, especially when you are overwhelmed, worried or distracted? Perhaps you are focused on one task, like dealing with a difficult child or employer, and you completely miss [...]
Published On: April 13, 2019
Reprint from Consumer Affairs Desperate consumers enter into these agreements without fully understanding how they work. Generally, debt relief or debt settlement companies offer a service to debt-burdened consumers to intervene with creditors–in most cases [...]
Published On: April 13, 2019
UPDATE: July 9, 2019 Freedom Debt Relief agrees to pay $20 million in restitution and $5 million in civil penalty to settle the claims for deception, abusive actions, misrepresentation, failure to disclose. […]
Published On: April 13, 2019
By Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic, 2/25/19 (reprint) For many Americans, income tax refunds are the largest single chunk of money they receive all year. Imagine losing most or all of it to a debt collector [...]
Published On: February 28, 2019
(WARNING: The following is Arizona specific) Most people do not understand that if a creditor sues and obtains a judgment they can take the money in your bank accounts, including tax refunds. The only protection [...]
Published On: February 20, 2019
Navient, FedLoan and other student loan servicers “outrageous mismanagement” February 12, 2019 – An audit report released by the Education Department Office of Inspector General described the outrageous mismanagement of federal student loan servicers, like [...]
Published On: February 17, 2019
What is forgiveness of debt income? When you owe money and do not pay the full amount of the debt the lender is required to file a 1099 form with the IRS showing that you [...]
Published On: February 5, 2019
The following is a warning from the Federal Trade Commission: Good afternoon, Today, the Bureau’s Office for Older Americans is forwarding an email about scams targeting your Social Security number. The email was sent by [...]
Published On: December 7, 2018
Data thieves don’t take a break during the holidays. In fact, the IRS warns taxpayers that the agency is seeing a large increase in bogus email schemes that seek to steal money or tax data. [...]
Published On: November 28, 2018
ANOTHER DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICE IN TROUBLE FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE LAW – SAUNDRA EHRHARDT and AIRHARDT ENFORCEMENT SERVICE In re Munoz, 2:19-bk-05828 (7/3/2019)Judge Collins, Arizona bankruptcy judge, found Ms. Ehrhardt violated bankruptcy law and forced [...]
Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive
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She was very pleasant, knowledgeable and informative
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They helped me feel at ease with the process
“They helped me feel at ease with the process” T.R. Diane and Jay did a fantastic job helping me through the bankruptcy process and making sure I knew what I needed to do and what to expect every step of the way. They were amazing and helped [...]
If there is more than 5 stars, I would Jump to give the highest
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You were brilliant!
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I suffer from anxiety and was paralyzed by fear. Thank Goodness I found Diane Drain.
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thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect
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I Made the Right Decision in Choosing Diane
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If only you knew how much you changed our lives
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This attorney educates clients
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Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy
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genuine service, honest people, and the feeling of your case being prioritized
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I give her Five Stars for the work she does
"I give her Five Stars for the work she does!" Anonymous As a single mother of two college sons, one can imagine, how difficult it was to explain to my sons that my finances between home, college and building past debt had me making the heartbreaking choice of filing [...]
Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.
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I am so happy I called Diane Drain to get me through bankruptcy!
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what a great honor it was to have you represent us
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There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt
There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt. V.M. I first met Diane in 2009. I was losing control of my finances and therefore my whole life seemed a day to day mix of anxiety and fear. I landed on [...]
Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case
"Caring and professional!" R.L. Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case. You are the best!

