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  • Social Security and Retirement Plans Changes in 2025

    Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025, affecting over 72 million recipients.

  • Infowars Bankruptcy: The Auction Conspiracy Explained

    Infowars’ bankruptcy auction involves conspiracy theories and controversial bids, with The Onion likely winning.

  • The Dangers of Zombie Mortgages: Are You at Risk?

    Zombie mortgages re-emerge, causing financial distress due to dormant second mortgages.

  • How to Be the Ideal Bankruptcy Client: A Professor’s Guide to a Smooth Discharge

    Prof. Hernandez explains what bankruptcy lawyers look for in a client. Learn how honesty and clear communication lead to a successful filing. Read more.

  • Using PACER for Bankruptcy Case Updates

    PACER enables efficient searching of federal case information, including bankruptcy filing status, online.

  • Can Bankruptcy Wipe Out a Defamation Judgment? The Rudy Giuliani Case

    Why was Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy dismissed, and how did he reach a settlement? Prof. Hernandez explains non-dischargeable debt and the reality of frozen bank accounts in 2026.

  • Want to Buy Alex Jones’s Infowars?

    Alex Jones faces bankruptcy after losing a defamation lawsuit related to Sandy Hook shooting claims.

  • Tools of the Trade: Protect Bankruptcy Assets

    Nate is concerned about business protections during potential bankruptcy and tools of the trade exemptions.

  • The “Act of God” Clause in the Wake of Natural Disasters

    Hurricane damage can disrupt your contracts. Understand your legal rights, how Act of God clauses work, and what protections you may have after a storm.

  • The Empty Threat: Racking Up Divorce Debt and Filing for Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez examines the federal and state laws governing divorce debt, including the dischargeability of post-separation credit card spending and the dissipation of marital assets.

  • IRS Announces 2025 IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits

    IRS sets 2025 contribution limits for IRAs and 401(k)s; focus on maximizing savings.

  • Debt Reduction Made Simple: Strategies for Managing Credit Card Debt

    Start saving money now! Get practical steps for debt reduction, including when to use balance transfers and how to choose the right option.

  • Where to File for Bankruptcy: Understanding Residency Requirements

    Don’t risk your property. This expert guide breaks down the 180-day filing rule and the crucial 730-day residency requirements that dictate your state exemptions.

  • Understanding Legal Steps Before Bankruptcy: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

    Authored by a published Bankruptcy Professor. Learn the essential legal steps to manage active creditor lawsuits before filing Chapter 7 or 13. Stop wage garnishment and properly file the Suggestion of Bankruptcy to protect your assets.

  • The Critical Role of Credit Report Accuracy and Identity Theft Protection

    Defend your rights under federal law. A bankruptcy attorney and law professor provides an authoritative FCRA credit report dispute guide to protect your file.

  • How to Handle Contracts and Creditors After a Disaster: A Legal Guide

    A legal guide to the Act of God clause. Learn how disasters affect contracts, service agreements, and creditor demands—and how to protect your rights.

  • Understanding the 341 Meeting: What Creditors and Debtors Need to Know

    Understand creditor rights at the 341 meeting, how proofs of claim work, and what happens when you become an accidental creditor in bankruptcy.

  • Sued by a Creditor? Why the Automatic Stay Isn’t Always Enough

    Sued by a creditor? Learn the best bankruptcy strategies, defenses, and civil court procedures to stop collection lawsuits and protect your assets.

  • FEMA vs. SBA Disaster Aid: Separating Grants from Loans for Financial Recovery

    An attorney and law professor and disaster survivor breaks down the critical difference: FEMA provides grants, while the SBA offers loans. Learn the legal facts to protect your home and finances from misinformation.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions for Business Owners

    Filing Chapter 7? Learn how business owners use state and personal bankruptcy exemptions (including tools of the trade) to protect valuable business assets.