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The Household Debt Crisis Driving the 2026 Bankruptcy Wave
Learn how the household debt crisis & bankruptcy wave are unfolding in 2026 & what legal options protect families facing rising delinquencies.
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The Chapter 13 Marathon: Why You Need Permission Before Taking on New Debt
New debt in Chapter 13 is permanent and requires court approval. Learn how the “Motion to Incur Debt” protects your case, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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Bankruptcy’s Timing Mistake: Medical Bills & Debt You Can’t Erase
Post‑petition debt is permanent, making bankruptcy timing critical. Learn how the snapshot rule protects you, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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401(k) Loans in Chapter 13: The Step‑Up Trap That Can Break Your Plan
A 401(k) loan in Chapter 13 can trigger a step‑up trap that raises your plan payments. Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains.
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How Your 401(k) Withdrawal Can Sabotage Your Chapter 7 Means Test
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how a 401k withdrawal impacts the Chapter 7 bankruptcy Mean Test.
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The Hidden Small‑Business Bankruptcy Wave: From Chapter 11 to 7
Small‑business bankruptcies are rising as owners shift from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. Learn how tariffs, rates, leases, and personal liability drive liquidation
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How Retirement Contributions Affect a Bankruptcy Case
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how 401(k) & IRA retirement contributions affect your disposable income in bankruptcy.
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401(k) Loans in Bankruptcy: Why They Are Listed as Secured Debt
As living costs rise in 2026, 401(k) loans are becoming more common, yet many don’t realize they are classified as secured debt. Prof. Hernandez explains why these loans aren’t dischargeable in bankruptcy and the severe tax penalties of defaulting.
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How Spirit Airlines’ Collapse Compares to the American Household
Rising costs are grounding families like Spirit Airlines. Learn how inflation is pushing household budgets to a breaking point.
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The Perfect Storm: From Rural America, to the Boardroom, to the Kitchen Table
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Perfect Storm”: Linking the Chapter 12 farm surge to corporate insolvency and the rise of household debt survival tactics.
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Preparing for the Economic Storm Heading Our Way
Economic turmoil looms with increasing debt, declining industries, and fear-driven policies affecting communities nationwide.
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Economic Pulse: Tariff Losses for Small and Large Businesses
Economic struggles intensify as GOP cuts impact rural grocers, rising energy costs, and tariff burdens.
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Electricity Costs
The Big Beautiful Bill cuts renewable energy subsidies, increasing future electricity costs for households.
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Essential Tips for Listing Assets on Bankruptcy Schedule 106A/B
Bankruptcy Schedule 106A/B requires listing all assets, understanding exemptions, and accurate valuations.
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U.S. Economic Pulse: July 2025 Insights
U.S. economy faces tariffs impacting inflation amid rising car loan costs and post-hurricane challenges.
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What Failing Industries Reveal About the Economy and American Households
Prof. Hernandez analyzes how 2026 tariffs and inflation fuel a consumer pullback, driving a 13-month surge in U.S. foreclosures and bankruptcy filings.
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Tariff-Induced Inflation: The Ladder to Bankruptcy
Tariffs, inflation, fuel costs, & global conflicts are driving up everyday expenses, increasing bankruptcies & foreclosures across the U.S.
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Official Bankruptcy Form 106: Summary of Assets
Form 106 summarizes assets and liabilities, ensuring accuracy in Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions to prevent complications.
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How Congress Affects Your Wallet: CFPB Cuts Explained
Congress significantly reduced the CFPB’s budget, endangering consumer protections and increasing financial risks.
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The Big Beautiful Bill: What Comes Next?
The Big Beautiful Bill awaits Trump’s signature, promising significant savings for the wealthy and losses for low-income households.