Attorney Richard Gaudreau

Tag: budget

In Over Your Head?

[caption id="attachment_118" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Past Due Notices and Collector Calls Can Push Debtors into a Rash Decision"][/caption] If the phone never stops ringing and bill collectors are harassing you morning, noon and night, you're not alone.  With millions of Americans facing financial peril due to job loss, medical bills, or other financial hardships, it's no...

Bankruptcies on the Rise amid Economic Recovery

[caption id="attachment_40" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Still Seeing an Increase in Filings"][/caption] U.S. bankruptcies increased 35% over the last year with 1.3 million bankruptcy cases filed between July 2008 and June 2009 as the recession took a steep toll on households and businesses, said the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on Thursday.  Leading...

Be on the Look Out for Credit Fraud

[caption id="attachment_10" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Credit Crunch Hits Home"][/caption] Like many Americans, nearly one in four today, you may be out of work and having difficulty paying your bills on time.  The phone rings non-stop at home, the warning letters arrive daily, and you wonder if you will ever have another moment’s peace again. Consumers...