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Man Fights Back From Bankruptcy: Graduates from College He Cleaned for a Decade
Michael Vaudreuil is living proof that there is life after bankruptcy. After being hit hard by the recession, the 54-year-old ultimately earned his college degree from the same school he served as a custodian for almost a decade. Vaudreuil was a thriving entrepreneur in 2007 until the recession wiped out his plastering business. In addition…
Medical Errors in Arizona Kept From Public’s Knowledge
An investigation by the Arizona Star has provided disturbing insight into how medical errors are handled in the Grand Canyon State. In their May 3rd edition, the Star says that there’s a good reason accurate information about preventable medical errors occur is hard to come by: that info is shrouded in secrecy. In a previous…
FCC Proposes Limit to Collection Calls
If you’re tired of being called by debt collectors, there’s good news from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The agency has proposed a limit on the number of times debt collectors can utilize robocalls in attempts to get payments. Robocalls are computer generated automated telephone calls that are attractive for use by collectors because of…
Woman accused of Embezzling $1.8 Million
An Arizona woman is facing charges of embezzling nearly $1.8 million from her employer. The woman actually oversaw the former Show Low Fire District’s finances, and – according to reports – illegally issued nearly 500 checks totally $1,794,594. The checks were issued to her father and former fiancé. She was indicted by a Navajo County…
Chiropractor Hit With This Stiff Sentence in Fraud Case
A chiropractor who once practiced in Arizona has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, ordered to pay $480,000 in restitution and perform 100 hours of community service. The stiff penalties are based upon the man using identities of more than 50 patients at Arizona Back Institute to open multiple lines of credit from banks.…
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
All debts are not created equal. Some forms of debt are good while others are bad. In this blog entry, we’ll discuss the differences between the two and provide a few examples. Good Debt at a Glance Simply put, good debt is a form of investment that creates value. Student loans, home mortgages, business loans…
State Worker on Leave Suspected of Elder Abuse
A worker for the Arizona Department of Economic Security has been placed on administrative leave due to suspicion of elder abuse. While an investigation is ongoing into the matter, the agency director referred to the alleged actions as “deplorable and evil.” While two co-workers knew of the alleged abuse, it was a tip made to…
Different Bankruptcy Exemption Laws in Arizona
While the bankruptcy code is federal law, there are a few legalities in each state which make the overall bankruptcy experience different throughout the U.S. In this article, we’ll focus on Arizona’s own unique bankruptcy laws. Exemptions in One State May Not be Exempt in Another One of the ways that bankruptcy law differs from…
What If You Were Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor?
A Chandler man is in quite a bind after changing his plea to guilty for driving a 14-year-old boy across the country from his Massachusetts home to engage in sexual conduct. Law officers say that the man was posing as a 16-yar-old boy on an Internet chat room when he met the victim, whom the…