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  • Understanding Bankruptcy Costs: Fees vs. Expenses

    Bankruptcy filing fees vary by chapter, with additional costs for attorney services and courses.

  • The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed

    Target boycotts harm employees rather than addressing systemic issues; focus on policy change instead.

  • Trump-Gaza AI Video: Disturbing As We Worry about Trumpflation

    Trump’s AI-generated video sparks controversy, highlighting his focus on entertainment over pressing national issues.

  • Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts

    Medicaid cuts provoke outrage; Republicans take troubling first steps.

  • The Chaos Economy: How Government Instability Increases Household Debt

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Chaos Economy.” Discover how DOGE firings, $1,700 tariff costs, and stagnant wages are driving a 67% surge in small business bankruptcies and an affordability crisis.

  • Strategic Exit: Why You Might Voluntarily Dismiss Your Bankruptcy Case

    Can walking away from your bankruptcy filing be a tactical win? Prof. Hernandez breaks down the strategic use of voluntary dismissal in Chapter 7 and 13 to protect assets and regain control of your financial future.

  • The Hypocrisy of DOGE Checks: Analyzing the Right’s Reactions

    The author critiques right-wing hypocrisy over expected DOGE checks and government funding issues.

  • Why Boycotting Target Stores Misses the Point

    Professor Alex discusses the complexities of boycotting Target, advocating for smarter activism.

  • A Personal Reflection on Joann Fabrics and Its Legacy

    Joann Fabrics is closing over 500 stores following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

  • Chaos with Mass IRS Firings

    Amid IRS firings, chaos threatens federal employment, tax refunds, and economic stability under Trump.

  • Mapping the Bankruptcy Surge: Newsweek Report Means Struggling Households

    New ABI data reveals a massive 49-state spike in filings. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the Newsweek bankruptcy map and what is driving this consumer surge.

  • Why the Moody’s Analytics Report Signals a Consumer Bankruptcy Surge

    Moody’s Analytics finds the Iran conflict is costing families $750 and fueling a nationwide consumer bankruptcy surge driven by rising household debt.

  • The Danger of Being a “Silent” Business Owner in Personal Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the bankruptcy risks of being listed on a spouse’s corporation, including trustee issues.

  • BAPCPA (2005): Reaffirmation Pitfalls and the Attorney Liability Trap

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains reaffirmation agreements under BAPCPA 2005 and the hidden risks for debtors and attorneys.

  • BAPCPA (2005): The Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Law

    Prof. Hernandez explains how BAPCPA changed consumer bankruptcy law from the Means Test to why people file for bankruptcy.

  • The Convenience Bank Account Trap: Can a Trustee Take Your Parents’ Money?

    Worried a trustee can take your parents’ money? Understand the convenience‑account defense and how to protect joint family accounts.

  • Can the Bankruptcy Trustee Take Your 529 College Plan?

    Can a trustee take your 529 college fund? The 529 plan bankruptcy exemption rules explained by a bankruptcy attorney and law professor.

  • Is Your Child’s Bank Account Safe in Bankruptcy?

    A bankruptcy attorney explains how trustees view children’s savings accounts and when those funds become part of the bankruptcy estate.

  • What Are “Clean Bank Statements in Bankruptcy?

    Avoid red flags when you file for bankruptcy. Clean bank statements explained by a bankruptcy attorney & law professor.