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North Carolina Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Client Confidentiality and the Threat of Technology

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Handling Difficult Bankruptcy Clients: Office Protocols

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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When Bankruptcy Meets a DUI: Discharging Debt vs. Restoring a Driver’s License

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: What to Expect and Why They Are Delayed

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Understanding Bankruptcy Judges and the Federal Court Structure

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Credit Report Impact on Co‑Debtors When Someone Else Files Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Short Sale or Bankruptcy? Evaluating Your Strategic Exit Options

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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The Rise in Foreclosures: Why Acting Early Saves Your Home and Your Money

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Co-Debtor Stay Advantage

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Automatic Stay and Co-Signers

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Understanding the Motion for Turnover in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

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Understanding Trump’s Tax Claims and Executive Orders

Alexander Hernandez 10 min read

Discusses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating political statements and tax systems.

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How to Protect Yourself from Student Loan Wage Garnishment

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Why Abolishing the IRS is a Recipe for Economic Disaster

Alexander Hernandez 8 min read
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Burner Phones: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Voting Against Self-Interest: The Economic Consequences

Alexander Hernandez 12 min read
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Trump Denies North Carolina FEMA

Alexander Hernandez 10 min read
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The Death Master File: Financial Disaster and Protecting Your Assets

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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The Trump DOJ Adds to the Chaos in Politics: The Economic Ripple Effect

Alexander Hernandez 15 min read
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Preparing for a Recession: Decisions Have Consequences

Alexander Hernandez 19 min read
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Consider Freezing Your Credit Now Thanks to DOGE

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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What Hooters’ Bankruptcy Teaches Consumers About Lease Rejection

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Liberation Day or “Tax the Consumer” Day? The True Cost of Political Doublespeak

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Avoid a Social Security Clawback from DOGE

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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23andMe Bankruptcy: Safeguard Your Data Now

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
Today’s first thought when I woke up was, what will this week hold? We're being bombarded from all sides, and it's tough. Personally, I'm trying to avoid looking at my phone first thing in the morning and last thing at night. We need to take time for ourselves. I even posted about that on Facebook today. We have to get through these difficult times. I believe Monday is a good day to reset, whether you had a bad week and want to move forward or a great week and want to continue the momentum. However, that's not what I'm talking about today. I want to discuss something that came up in a conversation with my wife yesterday, and then I read an article about it this morning. My wife met some tourists visiting the national parks. The parks are currently in disarray, and it's uncertain what they'll be like in a few months. There's a severe staff shortage, which creates numerous problems. Whether it’s maintaining the parks or keeping bears from wandering into campgrounds. These issues stem from staff reductions, essentially firings. But this is what happens when an unelected official from a non-government group like DOGE takes a hostile takeover of the federal government. Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the federal government when he needed a scalpel. But, if you think this won't affect you, you're wrong. You'll feel the pinch one way or another. I recently made a YouTube video using Naples and South Florida as a prime example. Being from Florida, Naples sees a large influx of Canadians towards the end of the year and into spring. They spend four to six months here, playing golf and enjoying retirement. This is a long-standing trend I've witnessed in Miami and Naples. Many Canadians also spend time in New York. The general belief is this wouldn’t affect you, but it will. That money circulates throughout the economy. Even if you don't live in Naples, someone you know might be impacted. For example, they might not buy a product from an Amazon seller because they lack the funds. It's all interconnected. Let me share some information. First, the tourists my wife met, who were from Italy, said, 'You guys are alone. The whole world is looking at you differently now.' They were on vacation, visiting the national parks, but found them in disarray. This caused them to change their plans. They were also terrified. Who goes on vacation to be terrified? No one. It defeats the purpose, and that has financial consequences. Recently, Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney was detained for two weeks and is now boycotting the US, urging others not to visit. New York is already experiencing a drop in Canadian tourism, and there’s already a 23% drop in online searches from Canadians planning to visit the US. That's a significant amount of money that circulates through the US economy, and it's estimated to affect us by $64 billion. Now, let's return to the issue of the Italian tourists. In speaking with the tourists, my wife mentioned to be careful with the information on their cell phone, but they had already been warned by their own government. They were told to ensure their cell phones contained no anti-Trump content, as ICE might detain them, labeling them as terrorists. It’s already been documented that this happened. The legality of ICE's seizing and examining cell phone messages is a separate issue, but consider this: if you fear traveling somewhere, will you spend your money there? Of course not. We've gone from a projected 8.8% increase in tourism to a 5% loss, a 13% swing. If you think that's insignificant, especially when dealing with billions, try giving up 13% of your paycheck every two weeks and see how it feels. This isolationist approach doesn't work. No one will do business or travel here. I'm from Miami. How will this impact our tourism? South Beach attracts people from around the world. Cruise ships and Orlando's Disney World are packed with international tourists. Remember, chaos will lead to political and financial instability. While streamlining government is understandable and no one disagrees with this, it’s the method that is at issue. You have mass firings, then a court order requires to rehire them. This on-again, off-again situation is harmful. A business or government cannot function properly when constantly in disarray When you reduce a task from ten employees to one, that employee will fall behind. Just like a lawyer with too many cases. We're seeing this at the federal level. This will cause issues with Social Security and the IRS. Some groups are planning to submit inaccurate tax returns or not file at all, thinking the IRS lacks the staff to catch them. 'When the cat's away, the mice will play.' Irs argicle bullet That's the situation we are facing. Tourists are avoiding national parks and travel to the United States. They’re concerned, if not afraid. If tourists stop spending money in the US, it will impact everyone. They fly, rent cars, eat at restaurants, stay in hotels and inns, and travel across the country. Every dollar lost affects your community. When less money enters your community, local and state governments must either cut staff or raise taxes. That's why I mentioned Florida's push for front license plates in another post. It's a revenue-generating measure. Florida knows it will lose tourism dollars. Why would anyone want to visit the US and fear ICE seizing their phone or being detained for two weeks, even if they're here legally? Dual citizens are even worried about which passport to use when crossing the border. Florida farmers are already losing money because Canada is buying oranges from Mexico instead. You can see the problems this creates, but it doesn’t end there. For golf fans, the Ryder Cup is coming up. How much money will we lose on that? People travel from Europe to watch it. Next year, we have FIFA, and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. These events represent billions of dollars. So, if it seems clear we're heading towards a recession, you need to figure out how this applies to your personal situation and adapt. Everyone's situation is different. If you live in a tourism-dependent area like Miami, you need to find ways to supplement your income. Similarly, if you live in a transportation hub like Atlanta, fewer flights mean fewer work hours. What side hustle can you pursue to make up for those losses? Times are going to be tough. Buckle up and get ready. Don't just listen to me. I'm just one person with a cup of coffee. Do your research. See what economists worldwide are saying and draw your conclusions based on common sense. For example, the Department of Education provides up to 11% of school district revenue on average nationwide. Some districts might receive more, some less. If they lose 11% of their revenue, how will they make up the difference? Most likely, they'll cut costs, reduce benefits, and increase taxes. The Department of Education serves as a perfect example. I don’t have children, and yet, with revenue lost at the county and state level, it’s likely to affect me. It's these seemingly small things. So ask yourself: How will this impact me? Because it will. Alright, take care of yourselves. It's Monday, so there's a bit of doom and gloom. But there's always coffee to make us feel better, and alcohol at night. Take care. Colleges and universities can purchase my bankruptcy law textbook directly from Routledge Publishing. For paralegals and students buying single copies, you can do so via Amazon Books. To access my YouTube channel, click this link. You can also listen to my podcast on Spotify. You can find additional categories by clicking below or by using the search feature at the top of this page: Please note that the information on this site does not constitute legal advice and should be considered for informational purposes only. This podcast was transcribed from an audio recording. The transcription may contain inaccuracies or errors due to the limitations of transcription software and the quality of the audio. I have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the transcription but cannot guarantee it. Empty check-in counters at an airport, symbolizing a decline in US tourism. The url ‘Bankruptcy.blog’ is visible.
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Impact of U.S. Tourism Decline on Local Economies

Alexander Hernandez 10 min read
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Why Eliminating the Department of Education Affects Us All

Alexander Hernandez 12 min read
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Tips for Getting Reimbursements Post-Hurricane

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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How the 2025 Recession Could Affect Your Finances

Alexander Hernandez 8 min read
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Forever 21 Bankruptcy: All Locations Likely to Close

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read
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Odds Are We Facing a 40% Trump Recession in 2025?

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
3.10.25Hi. Welcome to another episode of Morning Coffee with me, professor Alex. Now today is kind of a continuation of something I've been complaining about before. Wrote another blog post and it in another video where. It was titled Don't Target Target meaning target the store, but I now see that we've gone from a one day blackout to a 40 day blackout. And I just don't understand why. I think you got it all wrong everybody. Boycotting target or any other department store. I disagree. 1st place I have a saying that I always tell clients it's easy to spend money that's not mine. Target, for example, is getting sued for billions of dollars by the state Attorney General of Florida. Now what? I. Guess people don't understand this, but. You see what Mark Zuckerberg and everyone else? They went on bended knee like we like to say to President Trump. Well, if billions of dollars were on the line, your billions of dollars, what would you do if you could just go over there and say some nice things and make it all disappear? Would. You could say no if it's your private business, right? But. If you have a company, a publicly shared company, you know stock market and everything else, that's not an option that's going to be given to you because you have to do what's best for the company and the Board of Directors are the ones that are going to say. We need to. This lawsuit, worth billions of dollars. So go over there and tell President Trump or whoever what they want to hear and make the case disappear. Guess who did that? Happen with Mark Zuckerberg. Now I know some of you have been saying. Well, Apple didn't do it. Apple did it the first time around. Why they were treated differently with taxes and everything else during Trump's first term? So Apple bended the knee a long time ago, but now we see this issue with major corporations like target. And I know the issue is dei, but your anger is misdirected. 1st place how do we get there? We got there based on a Supreme Court ruling and now the dei initiatives of President Trump, which includes eliminating anything in any way that references to anything that's dei trying to basically whitewash everything in this country. Know I've seen the photos where there's black people who worked. War Two soldiers that's coming out. It's beyond. It's obviously, it's clearly it's racist, but. If target is trying to comply and it's not just target, it's also Ford and other companies have had to do the same. Chase, I don't see anybody running around saying they're taking their their money out of chase, so why are they focusing on target? Well, because it's easy. It's easy to go online and say I'm not going. Target anymore. And then you boycott target. But you're attacking the wrong person. This was all created by the Supreme. This was all created by Trump and you're attacking the companies that are trying to comply with this DI initiatives. Now let's say you do. Bankrupt somehow target who pays the price for that? The board members of Target worth hundreds of millions of dollars. You can affect the employees, the ones that have a side hustle and trying to make ends meet. And by the way, if Target filed for bankruptcy, do you think the CEOs and and the board members all have to get a side hustle to pay their mortgage that month? No, they do. They probably not going to get the 90 foot yacht, but they'll settle for the 55 foot yacht and the way bankruptcy laws are written is guess who gets paid first. You think it's a person? Learns to eat. Least amount of money at Target. No, the way your laws are written, you can look this up every single time there's a bankruptcy filed, even TARP funds going back to Obama. Where the CEO's and everyone else are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses and payouts, and you're lucky there's any money leftover for the employees. The ones that are that are stocking the ones that are that are working the cashier, the ones who are doing deli. The ones that take the the merchandise. Your car so the drive throughs you don't have to get inside. Are the people that you're going? Hurt the most? The people they actually trying to protect the most. Where's the log logic? I don't understand. The rich people, they're not going to lose their houses or their. They have multiple streams of income. OK, they don't only have target stock, they have stocks and everything. They're invested in businesses that they lose 1 business, the other business will make money for. And like I said, they're not going to lose their house. Assuming they had to, let's really go under exaggerated in here. Say they're going to lose their $20 million mansion. They're just going to sell it. Pocket a few $1,000,000 and go buy another. Instead of a $20 million mansion, they have a $5,000,000 mansion. There's still a lot more than what that checkout person that helped you on that target or all these other department stores have. Who once they lose their job and they have to go into bankruptcy. They're not going to bounce back that. You could bounce back from bankruptcy. I've seen it hundreds of times with my clients, but it's not that simple. So every time you're targeting these companies, you're only hurting the employees. You're not hurting the ones on top. Those are the ones you want to go after after. But you can't. So what do you do? You just go online and you protest. Instead of protesting President Trump and his dei policies and the Supreme Court. That requires effort, right? It requires getting in your car, going to meetings, getting organized, and then eventually you can go and do this protest. Just easier to go online and say I'm. Target and we'll. We'll leave it at that. And then at the end. Guess what? Who you're hurting. Here's the funny part. All you're doing is getting distracted like squirrel. That's all you're doing. Meanwhile, Trump is doing all this stuff. He's canceling all these dei policies. Going. State attorney generals are filing lawsuits against these these corporations. And at the end of the day, they're getting distracted by that. That's all it. It's a distraction you're looking at. Get let's boycott target. And again, if you bankrupt them, who are you? Hurting, you're not hurting the CEO and the board members. You can trust me on that. You can go look up what other companies they belong to. Their estimated net worth and if they lose a position on the board because target is liquidated. OK, so who comes up and swallows them up? Walmart or some other company. And then when they do the same thing, we're going to go through the process all over again. It's absurd. Misdirected. It's also part ignorance and I have to say it that way because you're attacking the employees, you're not attacking the source. The source is President Trump and his. Dei policies. You've even seen Pete Hegseth talk about Dei and the State Department. It's. It's kind of hot out of control how they made this the boogeyman when reality is the people that are hired are qualified to be hired and if a corporation feels like hiring someone is not qualified, that's their business. But at the end. You need to think twice. Take a deep breath. Let's not overreact and start picking and choosing certain companies. When you have to look at why they got to where they got and again look it up. All public record the state Attorney General, Florida. Is filing lawsuits with billions of dollars. They are not the only state. It won't be the only. They're going to target everyone, and while everyone can jump on the Costco bandwagon, say I'm just going to get all my stuff at Costco. It is your right. Is your constitutional right? The shop, wherever you wish to shop and buy wherever you want to buy and buy however you wish to buy it and get it as much of debt as you wish to buy it. The problem is is just very simple, it's misdirected. That's all it is. I don't deny that there's ways around the dei initiatives. Some companies are getting. They're calling it something different and and that's the loophole for now, and I'm sure target will go down that road eventually. But again, I just want every. Back and think of who you're hurting the most the most. How many board members are there? Let's make it up 10. How many? Are there at Target? Thousands. If they go bankrupt, that is. Thousands of people who would lose their job. Just look at what's happening with the Federal purge, how they're at risk of losing their their apartments, what they've leased their houses, they have no money coming in you. State some of them got a. There's going to be no buyout with target if you bankrupt. All right. So that's my opinion. I wouldn't particularly pursue target or any company like that because like I said, I know where the source comes from and that source is present. Trump, that's who you should be boycotting. Not this. Oh, I'm just gonna go online and and and and complain and ***** a little bit about target and never shop there again. Assuming you don't, which you probably will. You'll eventually need something from them, but even if you stick to your guns on that one. Congratulations all your all you did was hurt the stalker. All you did. The the stalker sounds like a say. The stock person doesn't. Sounds like a like a felony. The checkout person and everyone else who is middle class working there. We keep complaining. That the middle class has been eliminated and been wiped out. You're contributing to that. All right, so keep that in. Be prepared financially, like I keep saying, chaos creates political instability and political instability creates financial instability. Take care. A sticky note on a keyboard with 'Cancel Culture' written on it, symbolizing online activism or boycotts, such as movements like 'boycott Target.' The keyboard features a red enter key and backspace key, emphasizing the digital nature of these actions. The url ‘Bankruptcy.blog’ is visible.
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The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed

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Trump-Gaza AI Video: Disturbing As We Worry about Trumpflation

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Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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The Chaos Economy: How Government Instability Increases Household Debt

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What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.

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Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?

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Why Mortgage Delinquencies Signal Household Financial Collapse

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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The 70% Default Trap. Why Consumers Lose Debt Lawsuits Before They Even Begin

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Learn how to complete Official Form 108: The Statement of Intention. Prof. Hernandez explains your options for secured assets, including surrender, reaffirmation, and redemption in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Official Form 108: Understanding the Statement of Intention

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

Prof. Hernandez explains Official Form 108. Learn the difference between surrendering, reaffirming, & redeeming assets in a Chapter 7 filing.

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The 910-Day Rule: Explaining The Cramdown on Car Loans

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Cramdown vs. Lien Stripping: What’s the Difference in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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How to Reduce Your Car Loan Balance Using a Bankruptcy Cramdown

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Why Filing Bankruptcy is Better Than Raiding Your 401(k)

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read