Arizona’s Bankruptcy Blog

This year, despite already owning two different vacuum cleaners, I took the plunge and purchased a robotic vacuum cleaner. While not as powerful as my manual vacuums, a girl on the go needs time for activities, and eliminating a chore in a constantly dusty household was an appealing prospect. But [...]

Many employers show their appreciation for their staff by issuing generous bonuses during the holiday season. These bonuses can go a long way in spreading Christmas cheer, or just helping overwhelmed households catch up on bills. If you anticipate receiving a holiday bonus, you may have big plans for that [...]

Some people measure how well the economy is doing by how much money a few rich men at the top are making. But other factors can give insight into how the rest of the 99% are doing. The unemployment rate is one of these factors. Almost two-thirds of American households [...]

Sometimes, paying rent to a landlord feels like throwing money down the drain each month. But improving credit to a score that yields favorable interest rates and saving up the funds for a down payment simply isn’t possible for some in the current economic market. Clearing debts with bankruptcy may [...]

It doesn’t rain often in Arizona, but when it does, it can rain heavily and create unusual floods. The safest bet is to stay at home during these storms, but that isn’t always an option. Those who drive during these torrential downpours sometimes find themselves trapped in flash flood zones. [...]

Buying one’s own home is a goal people in Tucson and across the country strive to achieve. But if someone has overwhelming debt, it may seem like the dream of home ownership will never become a reality. Debt can present obstacles to home ownership in more ways than one. First [...]

There is no denying that the economy has been turbulent since the pandemic, and businesses that rely on a brick-and-mortar presence are struggling to rise above these challenges and competition from faster, cheaper online retailers. In recent years, giants like Joann and Bed Bath & Beyond have fallen victim to [...]

Many people believe that filing for bankruptcy means being forced to give up one’s most valuable assets and cherished possessions. This is actually not true in the majority of bankruptcy filings in Arizona. There are multiple strategies to ensure that you don’t lose your vehicle, home, savings, and personal belongings, [...]

If you’re from the Valley of the Sun, you may have fond memories of snacking on passion bread knots at your local Streets of New York. This pizza chain has been a staple in Phoenix since 1976. Streets of New York has even been recognized as the official pizza of [...]

This Iconic Watch Brand Just Declared Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Fossil was founded in 1984 by two brothers with a dream of creating sophisticated and modern watches at an affordable price point. It designs budget-friendly watches and accessories for both men and women. Currently, the most expensive Fossil watch for sale [...]

The concept of a museum heist is something seen far more often in movies than in real life. But last weekend, a group of thieves pulled one off at what is perhaps the most famous museum in the world- the Louvre in Paris. The Louvre is home to several of [...]

Government shutdowns, and the threat of them, seem to become increasingly common occurrences. This phenomenon likely won’t end any time soon with the current political climate in the United States. Government shutdowns affect regular citizens in a wide variety of ways, including financially. They impact many workers’ incomes, and a [...]

When the cost of living goes up, most people are forced to cut certain expenses from their budgets. Vacations and other discretionary travel can go by the wayside when would-be travelers are already barely getting by after paying for rent and groceries. One might think that when this happens, those [...]

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you probably don’t have the highest hopes for our country’s current economic climate. Mass layoffs have put thousands of federal employees out of work, tariffs are raising prices at home and causing boycotts of American products abroad, and eggs are still [...]

If you’ve ever been on the hunt for new household items to spruce up your living space, there are probably a few stores whose names you will recognize. Ikea, HomeGoods, and Crate and Barrel are just some of the home stores with locations across the country. Usually, hundreds of nationwide [...]

A little bit of household debt is as American as apple pie, and can even be good for your financial health like an apple a day. How much debt a household can manage typically depends on their income, creating their debt-to-income ratio. This can better represent a family’s financial situation [...]

Filing for personal bankruptcy is a slightly different experience from state to state. While there are federal standards for bankruptcy cases in place, each state has its own specific rules and procedures for debtors seeking to clear their financial obligations. If you know someone who filed for bankruptcy in a [...]

While the rest of the world isn’t immune to post-pandemic market pressures, it seems that the United States economy has been especially turbulent for the past several months. President Trump has issued tariffs, paused tariffs, and issued retaliatory tariffs, leaving Americans wondering how much their groceries and other necessities will [...]

More money, more problems- there’s a reason many lottery winners use trusts or wear masks to collect their prizes. But the subject of many people’s fantasies can become a curse. Surprisingly, bankruptcy winners are more likely than the average person to declare bankruptcy. There are plenty of ways a sudden [...]

As 2024 draws to a close, many families in Arizona and across the country find themselves in a worse situation financially than this time a few years ago, or even just last year. Much of this has to do with factors outside of our control, like rising costs and market [...]

A Beginner’s Guide To Bankruptcy: Making Sure You Qualify To File In Nevada Bankruptcy is a powerful tool that allows consumers to gain control of their financial situations by clearing or reorganizing debts. Debtors can use chapter 7 or chapter 13 to protect their assets from creditors while debts are [...]