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The Big Beautiful Bill: What Comes Next?
The Big Beautiful Bill awaits Trump’s signature, promising significant savings for the wealthy and losses for low-income households.
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Understanding the Hawaii Bankruptcy Exemptions
Hawaii offers specific bankruptcy exemptions, allowing debtors to protect assets but requires residency compliance.
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Economic News Update: Tariffs, Recession Signals, and More
Economic concerns rise due to Trump’s tariffs, with many fearing recession and financial uncertainty ahead.
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Bankruptcy News: Key Economic Updates You Need to Know
Bankruptcy News highlights economic challenges, including closing businesses and rising farmer bankruptcies nationwide.
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Medicaid Cuts, Bankruptcy, and the Big Beautiful Bill
The Big Beautiful Bill threatens healthcare, increases bankruptcies, and exacerbates economic instability and misinformation.
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The Big Beautiful Debt: A July 4th Legacy Re-Examined
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the $39 trillion debt crisis, the SCOTUS ruling declaring tariffs illegal, and the surge in bankruptcy filings following the Big Beautiful Bill.
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The Toolbelt Generation: Why Gen-Z is Trading Keyboards for Hammers
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Prof. Hernandez explores why Gen-Z is trading keyboards for toolbelts. Discover the truth about AI “onboarding” scams, Gen-X skepticism, and the irony of the new “lazy” economy.
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Latest in Bankruptcy News
“Bankruptcy News” offers updates on bankruptcy law developments as consumers and businesses adapt to the ever changing economic landscape.
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From Warning to Reality: Tracking the 2026 “Red Rural Recession”
Prof. Hernandez analyzes why the “Red Rural Recession” is no longer a warning, but a 2026 reality. Explore how federal cuts and the Chapter 12 surge hit the kitchen table.
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2026 Guide: Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions in Guam
Understand the 2026 Guam bankruptcy exemptions and how they protect your assets when filing for bankruptcy under federal guidelines.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Why Filing Bankruptcy is Better Than Raiding Your 401(k)
With a record number of 401(k) hardship withdrawals, consider filing for bankruptcy instead of raiding your retirement account.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.