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  • Official Form 108: Understanding the Statement of Intention

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

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

    Can you reduce your car loan balance in Chapter 13? Learn how the 910-Day Rule and “hanging paragraph” affect your vehicle cramdown. Prof. Hernandez explains how to save on interest, the PMSI loophole, and why lenders prefer payments over repossession.

  • Cramdown vs. Lien Stripping: What’s the Difference in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

    Learn the key differences between a Chapter 13 cramdown and lien stripping. Find out how to reduce car payments or eliminate second mortgages in bankruptcy.

  • How to Reduce Your Car Loan Balance Using a Bankruptcy Cramdown

    Is your car loan underwater? Discover how the Chapter 13 cramdown process can “shave” your debt down to the vehicle’s actual value and lower your interest rate. — Prof. Hernandez

  • Robbing Your Future: The Hidden Risks of Using a 401(k) to Buy a House

    Should you use your retirement plan to buy a house in 2026? Prof. Hernandez breaks down the math behind the Home Savings Act and shares a personal lesson from the Great Recession on why your 401(k) is safer than home equity.

  • Record 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals are a Leading Economic Indicator for 2026

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the record 6% surge in 401(k) hardship withdrawals reported by Fox Business. Discover why this “last resort” move is a leading indicator for the 2026 bankruptcy filing lag.

  • Discharging Your IRS Tax Debt With Bankruptcy: The 3-2-240 Rule for 2026

    Prof. Hernandez explains how to discharge tax debt in 2026 using the 3-2-240 rule. Learn how to navigate IRS priority claims and tax refunds on Bankruptcy.blog

  • Why Chapter 13 is the Ultimate IRS Tax Debt “Restructuring” Tool

    Stop the interest bleed in 2026. Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 13 bankruptcy freezes IRS penalties, utilizes the Till Rate for secured liens, and restructures tax debt more effectively than a standard installment agreement. Learn how to pay back priority tax at 0% interest and secure your fresh start.

  • Prof. Hernandez: Using Tax Installment Agreements to Qualify for Chapter 7

    Can’t pass the Means Test? Prof. Hernandez explains how IRS tax payments can legally reduce disposable income on Schedule J to help you qualify for Chapter 7.

  • The Latest Tariffs News

    Companies navigate tariff impacts as consumer confidence declines and price hikes emerge in the U.S.

  • How Immigration Drives U.S. Economic Growth

    Immigration benefits the economy, dispels myths, and requires reform for better contributions and opportunities.

  • Impact of Student Loan Defaults on Credit Scores

    Student loan defaults significantly lower credit scores, impacting loans, housing, and life decisions.

  • The Declaration of Schedules on the Bankruptcy Petition

    This series guides individuals through bankruptcy petitions, emphasizing the importance of hiring qualified lawyers.

  • At Home Goods Store Files for Bankruptcy

    At Home files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to tariffs, economic chaos, and uncertainty.

  • Propaganda Economics. Now the Federal Government Owns U.S. Steel?

    Trump’s policies, authoritarian in nature, now includes owning U.S. Steel, a private company.

  • A Payment Plan or Applying for a Waiver of the Bankruptcy Filing Fees

    This video discusses bankruptcy filing fees, payment options, and potential complications if denied.

  • See You Later FEMA. Thanks for the Help

    Trump plans to phase out FEMA, advocating state-level disaster management amid ongoing federal contradictions.

  • The Child Support Snowball: Deportation’s Impact on Household Finances

    How deportation disrupts child support, cuts household income, and triggers debt and instability for families in the 2026 economy.

  • Causes of Civil Unrest: The California ICE Raids

    Chaos from California ICE raids reflects deeper issues like political polarization, economic inequality, and mistrust.