The 2026 Consumer Bankruptcy Surge: Navigating the Financial Reset
With January layoffs at 2009 levels and 564,613 consumer filings, 2026 is a turning point. Prof. Hernandez (Routledge author) explains your path to solvency.
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Understanding the Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy Surge in 2026
Prof. Hernandez breaks down the surge in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings. See the 2025 year-end data and what it means for the 2026 economy.
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The 76% Spike in Business Bankruptcy Filings
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 76% January spike in corporate bankruptcy. Discover the “Consumer Effect” and why the 2026 Financial Reset is accelerating.
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The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal
Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.
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Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances
Stop predatory hospital collection tactics from draining your bank account. Learn why handing over your card at the ER is a trap leading to medical bankruptcy.
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The 2026 Retirement Limits: A Strategic Guide to Asset Protection and the Means Test
Maximize 2026 401(k) and IRA limits to pass the Bankruptcy Means Test. Expert advice on protecting retirement assets from judgment liens and Trustees.
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How to Stop a 2026 Foreclosure Auction and Protect Your Home Equity
Stop a 2026 foreclosure auction and save home equity. Bankruptcy expert [Your Name] explains the 57% December surge and how to block judgment liens today.
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Navigating the Legal Maze: Essential Debtor Resources When Facing Lawsuits
Feeling overwhelmed by a lawsuit? Discover essential debtor resources, from using clerk’s office templates to a professor’s “insider” tip on researching local cases.
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The “Time-Barred” Trap: Debt Past the Statute of Limitations Won’t Prevent a Lawsuit
Sued for “Zombie Debt”? Learn why the statute of limitations isn’t automatic and how to file a Motion to Dismiss to stop a time-barred lawsuit before it starts.
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Discovery Objections in Debt Collection Lawsuits. Both Sides Play Defense
Mastering discovery objections in debt collection lawsuits is vital for defense. Learn how to challenge overbroad requests and gain leverage before a trial or filing.
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