Published On: May 25, 2026
Debt Decisions Have Consequences: Slow Down Before You Act When money is tight, fear can take over. You feel as if a debt storm has caught you. People may feel pressured to make fast decisions: [...]
Published On: May 25, 2026
When the Economy Feels Unstable: How to Protect Yourself From Debt in an Unstable Economy Many families feel squeezed right now. Prices remain high, borrowing money is expensive, and many people are using credit cards [...]
Published On: April 11, 2026
Reaffirming Arizona Home Loan During Bankruptcy If you file bankruptcy in Arizona, you may be asked whether you want to reaffirm your home loan. That is an important decision because reaffirming means the debt will [...]
Published On: January 16, 2026
Your Arizona home is now protected
Published On: April 18, 2025
Reverse mortgages can bring both benefits and drawbacks.
Published On: July 10, 2024
Update: 12/11/24 see article below from National Consumer Law Center, Inc. "NCLC": 15 Ways to Fight Foreclosure of Zombie Second Mortgages Introduction: Zombie mortgages, particularly "zombie second mortgages," are a troubling phenomenon where old, seemingly [...]
Published On: March 30, 2024
After 100 Years of Protecting Homeowners, Arizona's Law Changes to Give Creditors New Rights to Take Your Home Depending on the value of your home, creditors can now take it if [...]
Published On: March 7, 2024
5/2/25 UPDATE - A group of attorneys has pushed a bill through the Arizona legislature to correct this horrible decision by the Arizona Supreme Court - now any form of residence will be protected [...]
Published On: February 23, 2022
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF A COVID-19 FORECLOSURE FORBEARANCE? Can servicers demand a large balance? Generally, the servicers should not be demanding full payment following a COVID forbearance. There [...]
Published On: July 29, 2021
CFPB Releases Online Tool Helps Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance New resource helps renters and landlords find state and local programs distributing federal rental assistance funds WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 28, 2021: The [...]
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