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  • The Rise of Aggressive Collection by the Treasury Department

    The Department of Education is officially initiating the student loan transfer to Treasury collections. As the SAVE plan ends, learn how the OBBBA and the new 30-year repayment terms impact your financial survival. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the Treasury’s “hired muscle” tactics.

  • The Foreclosure Surge. How Tenants Can Stay in the Property

    As foreclosures rise 20%, tenants face a dilemma: who gets the rent? Prof. Hernandez explains your legal rights and how to handle the assignment of rents.

  • Sinking in Car Debt? How the Chapter 13 Cramdown Rescues You From Long-Term Car Loans

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Hernandez analyzes the 100-month car loan debt trap and how the Chapter 13 cramdown can reduce negative equity to fair market value.

  • The Forever Car Loan: Why Stretching Your Term is a Financial Trap

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes why 100-month car loans are a financial trap. Discover the “Double Sting” of reaffirmation agreements and how bankruptcy provides a clean exit

  • Personal Injury Settlements: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    Prof. Hernandez explains how personal injury settlements are treated in Chapter 7 liquidation vs. Chapter 13 reorganization, including the Liquidation Test.

  • How Personal Injury Settlements Move Through a Bankruptcy Case

    Learn how the process of a PI settlement moves through a bankruptcy case and why the Trustee oversees every step. Understand what the bankruptcy Trustee requires and how the process affects your claim

  • Protecting Your Recovery: Personal Injury Settlements and the Bankruptcy Estate

    Can you keep your personal injury settlement in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez analyzes 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(11)(D), state exemptions, and strategic alternatives to filing.

  • The AI Economy and the Looming “Dot-Com” Reckoning

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the AI profitability paradox, the “Dot-Com” reckoning, and why the death of the tax base threatens the future of the middle class.

  • Does Bankruptcy Stop Eviction? The Pre vs. Post-Judgment Rule

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains when bankruptcy stops eviction, how the pre‑ vs. post‑judgment rule works, and when landlords can still proceed.

  • The Tenant in the Middle: What Happens When Your Landlord Files Bankruptcy?

    If your landlord files for bankruptcy, your lease doesn’t just disappear. Prof. Hernandez explains “accidental landlords,” escrow shock, and how Section 365(h) protects tenant rights during a filing.

  • Liberation Day or “Tax the Consumer” Day? The True Cost of Political Doublespeak

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Prof. Alex Hernandez analyzes how Liberation Day and the 2026 labor shortage drive a multi-thousand-dollar “Chaos Tax” on consumers.

  • Avoid a Social Security Clawback from DOGE

    Concerns arise over Social Security fraud claims, delays in payments, and protecting funds from clawbacks.

  • 23andMe Bankruptcy: Safeguard Your Data Now

    With 23andMe’s bankruptcy, protecting personal data and freezing credit is essential for safety.

  • Impact of U.S. Tourism Decline on Local Economies

    Tourism decline impacts U.S. economy; concerns over safety deter international travelers significantly.

  • Why Eliminating the Department of Education Affects Us All

    The video addresses misconceptions about the Department of Education’s funding and its potential economic impact.

  • Tips for Getting Reimbursements Post-Hurricane

    The author discusses hurricane-related financial challenges, insurance reimbursements, and protecting credit scores.

  • How the 2025 Recession Could Affect Your Finances

    The blog discusses preparing for a potential 2025 recession, reflecting on past personal financial experiences.

  • Understanding Connecticut Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Connecticut bankruptcy exemptions protect various assets, with specific residency requirements for filing.

  • Forever 21 Bankruptcy: All Locations Likely to Close

    Forever 21’s bankruptcy leads to more closures, signaling broader retail struggles amidst changing consumer behaviors.

  • Odds Are We Facing a 40% Trump Recession in 2025?

    The content discusses potential economic instability due to tariffs and government actions, urging financial preparedness for a looming recession.