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  • Understanding the Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy Surge in 2026

    Prof. Hernandez breaks down the surge in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings. See the 2025 year-end data and what it means for the 2026 economy.

  • The 76% Spike in Business Bankruptcy Filings

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 76% January spike in corporate bankruptcy. Discover the “Consumer Effect” and why the 2026 Financial Reset is accelerating.

  • Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing

    Prof. Hernandez exposes the “Reaffirmation Ambush”—when creditors wait until the last minute to send agreements. Learn how to handle 11th-hour tactics and avoid being blamed for lender delays.

  • Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy

    Payments missing from your credit report? Bankruptcy Attorney & published Law Professor Hernandez explains why mortgage and auto loans go unreported after bankruptcy and how to fix it.

  • Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap

    Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains why your attorney refuses to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement. Discover the “undue hardship” math and how to keep your car without the risk.

  • Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026

    Professor Alexander Hernandez explains the 2026 Federal Homestead Exemption ($31,575) and how the “unused” portion creates a $17,475 Wildcard to save your cash and car.

  • The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?

    Confused by the $214,000 cap and the $31,575 exemption? This head-to-head comparison explains which federal bankruptcy number protects your home equity in 2026.

  • Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits

    What is the federal bankruptcy homestead exemption limits for 2026? Learn about the $31,575 & why it differs from the 1,215-day cap.

  • Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule

    What is the 1,215-day rule? Learn how this 40-month clock caps homestead equity at $214,000 in 2026 and why it’s different from federal exemption limits.

  • The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal

    Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.

  • 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.