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  • 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.

  • Small Business Tariff Inflation and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2026. The Quiet Crisis

    Is tariff inflation pushing your small business toward Chapter 7? Prof. Hernandez explains how to bypass the Means Test using the non-consumer debt loophole and navigate personal liability in the 2026 bankruptcy surge.

  • Becoming the Ideal Bankruptcy Client

    A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains how to be the ideal client. Maximize your success and avoid errors during the 341 Meeting.

  • What to Expect at the 341 Meeting of Creditors

    This YouTube video discusses the 341 meeting of creditors, clarifying roles of trustees and creditors.

  • The Legacy of Tupperware: From Icon to Bankruptcy

    Tupperware has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure and continue business operations.

  • Navigating the Chapter 13 Timeline: From Filing to Discharge

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the Chapter 13 process, from the 341 meeting to confirmation hearings & the final discharge.

  • Understanding Personal Loans and Bankruptcy Risks: An Expert Analysis

    A Professor of Bankruptcy Law & Attorney details the risks of repaying family loans. Learn why a Preferential Transfer is illegal.

  • Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Refinance – Expert Advice

    Divorce and bankruptcy often go hand in hand, with mortgage issues and quit claim deeds complicating matters.

  • Navient CFPB Settlement on Student Loans for $120 Million

    Navient faces $120M court order, banned from federal loan servicing. Accused of predatory lending, restitution and fine imposed.

  • Big Lots Bankruptcy Update: Store Liquidation Lists & The Aldi Takeover

    Big Lots converted from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 liquidation as store closures are converting to new Aldi grocery hubs.

  • Kevin Spacey Foreclosure: Legal Issues and Unusual Living Situation

    This YouTube video discusses Kevin Spacey’s legal issues and bizarre situation of living in foreclosed home.

  • Essential Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer

    Professor Alex provides valuable tips for hiring a bankruptcy lawyer, emphasizing research, specialization, and payment plans.