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  • The 2026 Financial Squeeze: Navigating the Trump Economy

    In March 2026, the “Trump Tax” is a reality. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 10% Section 122 tariffs, the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling, and how the “Snowball Effect” of labor shifts and municipal budget gaps is shrinking your household purchasing power.

  • Prof. Hernandez: A Guide to California Bankruptcy Exemptions (2026 Update)

    Protect your assets with expert insights from Prof. Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Compare California 703 vs. 704 exemption limits for 2026.

  • Facing Ghost Jobs, AI Resume Gatekeepers, and Job Hugging

    Is the job market a fraud? Prof. Hernandez analyzes the massive 2026 job report revisions, the 20% ghost job epidemic, and how AI resume bots have broken the system. Learn why job-hugging is the new survival strategy in this failing economy.

  • Liberal Preppers: Preparing for Financial Uncertainty

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the rise of “liberal preppers” and the 2026 chaos economy. Learn how to navigate Trump tariffs, 76% bankruptcy surges, and debt hardening.

  • The Time Factor in Becoming Debt-Free: A Deep Dive with Prof. Hernandez

    How long does bankruptcy take? Prof. Hernandez outlines the standard timelines for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 to help you plan your path to becoming debt-free.

  • The Cost of Defiance: Giuliani, Contempt, and the “Average Debtor” Reality Check

    Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court for non-compliance in a defamation lawsuit worth $148 million.

  • Trust Yourself: A New Perspective on Your Debt-Free Journey | Prof. Hernandez

    Stop viewing debt as a moral failing. Prof. Hernandez explains why bankruptcy isn’t “sinister” and how trusting yourself is the key to financial recovery.

  • Illinois Smart Buy: Student Loan Relief for Homebuyers | Prof. Hernandez

    Illinois’ Smart Buy Program helps eliminate student loan debt and assists with home purchases.

  • SB 1061 Update: Is Medical Debt Still on Your California Credit Report?

    California’s SB1061 law removes medical debt from credit reports, addressing a significant financial issue.

  • The Economic Reality of Tariffs: Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2026

    A bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how rising tariffs are contributing to a new bankruptcy surge and what the economic fallout means for consumers.

  • How the National Debt is Forcing Consumers into Debt and Bankruptcy

    How the national debt raises borrowing costs, shrinks household budgets, and pushes families toward Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

  • Avoidance, Abandonment, and the Scope of Bankruptcy Trustee Powers

    Learn the Chapter 7 trustee’s powers: understand the one-year insider look-back, post-petition freezes, and statutory abandonment.

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Car Loans: Can You Keep Your Vehicle?

    Worried about your vehicle? Learn how Chapter 7 exemptions protect your car loan, how a trustee buy-back works, and the real financial risks of reaffirming.

  • Bankruptcy Code Structure: The Different Chapters Explained | Prof. Hernandez

    Learn about the U.S. Bankruptcy Code structure from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13. Featured in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by Prof. Hernandez.

  • Can You Go to Jail for Debt? The Reality of Debtors’ Prisons

    Debunk the debtors’ prison myth. Learn how aggressive creditors exploit state-court contempt loops to trigger civil arrest warrants, and how to stop them.

  • Why You Should Never File for Bankruptcy on Payday

    Filing bankruptcy on payday is a costly mistake. Learn how the snapshot rule under 11 U.S.C. §541 can trap your paycheck and trigger avoidable financial loss.

  • Why Chapter 7 Liquidations Are Outpacing Chapter 13 Cases

    Chapter 7 filings are growing at triple the rate of Chapter 13. Learn how escrow shock and the $18.8T household‑debt crisis are driving a wave of liquidations.

  • The Hidden Risk of Passive Business Ownership in Consumer Bankruptcy

    Does bankruptcy put a relative’s business at risk if your name is on the paperwork? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes passive equity.

  • The Statutory Distribution of Debt in Bankruptcy

    A clear guide to how bankruptcy distributes debt, from priority claims to Chapter 13 feasibility and the liquidation test that protects unsecured creditors.

  • The Redfin Delisting Surge: The  “Buying Time” Strategy

    Redfin data shows a surge in delistings as homeowners try to “buy time.” This article explains the risks of becoming an accidental landlord in a tightening economy.