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  • 11 U.S.C. §507 Priority Claims: The Professor’s Guide to Current Caps & Order

    Section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code outlines the priority of debt repayment in bankruptcy cases.

  • Furlough Protection for Spirit Airlines Workers: Essential Steps

    Spirit Airlines employees may claim priority wages up to $17,150 for unpaid wages pre-bankruptcy.

  • Navigating Job Hunting in the Age of AI

    AI in job hunting complicates applications, often overlooking qualified candidates, impacting the job market significantly.

  • The Domino Effect: Why 2026 is the Year of the ‘Job Hugger’

    Prof. Hernandez explains “Job Hugging” and why the 76% corporate bankruptcy spike and student loan debt are creating a defensive 2026 labor market.

  • PCH, Damon Dash, & Florida Foreclosures: Weathering the Next Financial Storm

    Bankruptcy filings demonstrate economic challenges, consumer vulnerabilities, and the impact of policy changes.

  • Understanding the Financial Fallout from Lehman Brothers

    The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008 reshaped financial attitudes and caused widespread economic repercussions.

  • The Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, But For How long?

    An appellate court deemed many Trump tariffs illegal, highlighting broader economic turmoil affecting consumers nationwide.

  • Tariff Effects: Financial Decisions We Face

    Tariffs increase consumer prices, forcing difficult financial decisions for families amid economic strain.

  • Bankruptcy Schedule E/F Explained: Listing Unsecured Debt

    Schedule E/F in bankruptcy lists unsecured debts; avoid common mistakes for accurate filing.

  • Recession Risks: Which States Are Struggling the Most?

    States face financial distress amid recession risks, with Texas leading in economic challenges.

  • How the 2026 Tariffs Affect Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans

    Discover why 2026 tariff inflation is causing a spike in Chapter 13 plan failures. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the friction between static court budgets and rising costs.

  • Tariff Inflation and the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Gap

    Analyze how 2026 tariff inflation is breaking the Bankruptcy Means Test. Learn why the IRS data lag creates a “Paper Surplus” that blocks Chapter 7 relief.

  • Using Your Tax Refund to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Strategic Guide

    Using your tax refund for bankruptcy attorney fees is a strategic “spend down.” Prof. Hernandez explains how this protects your refund and secures your filing.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Tax Refunds, and Funding the Plan

    Learn how to use your tax refund as a strategic asset in Chapter 13. Prof. Hernandez explains how lump-sum refunds can lower monthly payments and prove plan feasibility.

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timing: Is Your Tax Refund Safe in 2026?

    Filing Chapter 7 in 2026? Learn how to protect your tax refund using wildcard exemptions. Expert insights on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) vs. EIC and filing timing.

  • Strategic Dismissal: Plan B When Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Conversion Fails

    Strategic Dismissal: Negotiating with Creditors Outside of Bankruptcy with Prof. Hernandez. Explore how to pivot from a failed Chapter 13 to private settlements, leveraging lump-sum payments while avoiding the pitfalls of dismissal with prejudice.

  • The Chapter 13 Conversion: Motions, Objections, and the Liquidation Test

    The conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 isn’t automatic. Prof. Hernandez explores the Motion to Convert, common Trustee objections, and how to pass the mandatory liquidation test.

  • A Chapter 13 Cure and Conversion Strategy for Homeowners

    Explore the Chapter 13 cure and conversion strategy with Prof. Hernandez. Learn how this tactical pivot helps homeowners save their property and manage debt.

  • The 2026 Consumer Bankruptcy Surge: Navigating the Financial Reset

    With January layoffs at 2009 levels and 564,613 consumer filings, 2026 is a turning point. Prof. Hernandez (Routledge author) explains your path to solvency.

  • 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.