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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.

  • 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.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Costs: Fees vs. Expenses

    Bankruptcy filing fees vary by chapter, with additional costs for attorney services and courses.

  • The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed

    Target boycotts harm employees rather than addressing systemic issues; focus on policy change instead.

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

    Trump’s AI-generated video sparks controversy, highlighting his focus on entertainment over pressing national issues.

  • Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts

    Medicaid cuts provoke outrage; Republicans take troubling first steps.

  • The Chaos Economy: How Government Instability Increases Household Debt

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Chaos Economy.” Discover how DOGE firings, $1,700 tariff costs, and stagnant wages are driving a 67% surge in small business bankruptcies and an affordability crisis.

  • Strategic Exit: Why You Might Voluntarily Dismiss Your Bankruptcy Case

    Can walking away from your bankruptcy filing be a tactical win? Prof. Hernandez breaks down the strategic use of voluntary dismissal in Chapter 7 and 13 to protect assets and regain control of your financial future.

  • The Hypocrisy of DOGE Checks: Analyzing the Right’s Reactions

    The author critiques right-wing hypocrisy over expected DOGE checks and government funding issues.

  • Why Boycotting Target Stores Misses the Point

    Professor Alex discusses the complexities of boycotting Target, advocating for smarter activism.

  • A Personal Reflection on Joann Fabrics and Its Legacy

    Joann Fabrics is closing over 500 stores following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.