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  • Navigating Schedule C Exemptions in Bankruptcy

    Understanding Schedule C exemptions is vital for protecting personal property during bankruptcy filings.

  • Stagflation and Record Highs in Student Loan Defaults

    Expert analysis: Record student loan defaults (12.9%) and inflationary tariffs and labor shocks, making stagflation an inevitable reality.

  • Mo Gawdat’s AI Predictions: Utopia or Dystopia?

    Mo Gawdat’s predictions about AI’s societal impact are exaggerated and potentially harmful to innovation.

  • BLS Chief Firing: Impacts on Economic Credibility

    The firing of the BLS chief raises doubts about U.S. economic data credibility and future job reports.

  • Liberation Day Will Cost You

    Liberation Day introduces higher tariffs, leading to increased consumer prices and potential economic challenges.

  • Understanding the Rise of Bankruptcy: 2025 Trends

    Bankruptcy filings rose 11.5% in 2025, reversing years of decline and highlighting economic instability.

  • JCPenney’s Massive Real Estate Comeback: 119 Stores Sold

    JCPenney is selling 119 retail properties for $947 million, marking a significant recovery.

  • The Truth Behind Trump’s Tariff Rebate Check

    The Trump tariff rebate check is another empty promise, like the previous DOGE check distraction.

  • Understanding the EU-U.S. Trade Deal: What’s Really Happening

    The EU-U.S. trade deal is not finalized; it’s just a framework with unresolved issues.

  • The New Normal: How Tariffs Will Hit Your Budget

    Tariffs, economic chaos, and bad policies are negatively impacting consumers and industries, leading to financial strain.

  • The Architecture of Bankruptcy: Judges, Trustees, and Creditors

    Demystify the bankruptcy court system with Prof. Hernandez. Learn the distinct roles of Article I judges, private trustees, and the U.S. Trustee.

  • The History & Evolution of Bankruptcy Law| Prof. Hernandez

    Trace the history and evolution of bankruptcy law with Prof. Hernandez. Discover how ancient insolvency debts transformed into modern asset protections.

  • The $18.8 Trillion Household Debt Crisis: Why Older Americans Are Struggling Financially

    Rising household debt is hitting seniors hardest. See why older Americans are struggling financially and the legal protections that can safeguard retirement.

  • The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Myth: How to Force Your Lender Into Court

    Think you can’t stop a non‑judicial foreclosure? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how homeowners can save their home with a court injunction.

  • Foreclosures Are Rising: Understanding Your Rights in a Judicial vs. Non‑Judicial State

    Learn your foreclosure rights in judicial and non‑judicial states and how Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure and protect your home.

  • Idaho Bankruptcy Exemptions: Protecting Your Assets

    Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains Idaho’s strict bankruptcy exemption laws, residency rules, and how to protect your assets.

  • Reaffirmation Agreements: Why You Can’t Negotiate Your Car Note in Chapter 7

    Understand the risks in reaffirming a car loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and why lenders refuse to negotiate the loan terms.

  • Bankruptcy Petition Preparers vs. Attorneys: The Cost of “Cheap” Advice

    A bankruptcy attorney and law professor warns how petition preparers cross legal lines, risk dismissal, and jeopardize your home, wages, and case.

  • The Social Security Number Error: A Costly Mistake in Your Bankruptcy Petition

    Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how a wrong Social Security number on a bankruptcy petition can harm an innocent third party and how to fix it fast.

  • Refinancing Your Mortgage in Chapter 13: The Fast Track to a Discharge

    Can you refinance your mortgage in Chapter 13 to get an early discharge? Prof. Hernandez explains the court requirements, the 12-month payment rule, and how to pay off creditors to successfully close your case in 2026.