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  • Redbox Shuts Down: Files for Bankruptcy

    Redbox, part of Chicken Soup for the Soul, shuts down after filing for bankrutpcy.

  • Protecting Your Firearms in Bankruptcy

    The Second Amendment protects gun ownership, but it doesn’t exempt firearms from bankruptcy.

  • Second Amendment Rights vs. Bankruptcy Law: Can You Keep Your Guns?

    Can you keep your guns in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez explains 2nd Amendment rights vs. federal law and how to use wildcard exemptions to protect your collection.

  • Medical Bills- The Silent Threat to Your Finances

    This podcast warns about shady medical billing leading to bankruptcy, surprise credit card charges, and financial chaos.

  • Avoid Bankruptcy Because of Hospital Billing Tactics

    Medical debt can lead to bankruptcy due to aggressive billing practices, even with insurance coverage.

  • Protecting Your Bank Account When Sued: Vital Tips and Strategies

    Don’t ignore that lawsuit! Protect your cash. Prevent creditors from freezing your bank account. Immediate action stops the freeze

  • Protecting Your Bank Account from Creditors: A Comprehensive Guide

    Sued by a creditor? Learn how to shield your bank account and Social Security from levies. Discover why you should never ignore a summons and how to avoid the ‘commingling’ trap. — Prof. Hernandez

  • Are You Judgment-Proof? Insights on Debtor Rights

    The YouTube video discusses the lawsuit process, being judgment-proof, and strategies for protecting assets from creditors. It explains the lawsuit process, the concept of being judgment-proof, and issues related to protecting assets from creditors. The video provides valuable information and strategies for managing creditors. It is essential to understand this before encountering such situations.

  • YouTube Video-Bankruptcy After Car Accident: Options and Solutions

    The video discusses bankruptcy and car accidents, clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing responsible driving.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy and Car Accident Lawsuits

    This podcast discusses filing for bankruptcy after a car accident. Bankruptcy can help eliminate judgments.

  • How the 2026 Tariffs Affect Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans

    Discover why 2026 tariff inflation is causing a spike in Chapter 13 plan failures. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the friction between static court budgets and rising costs.

  • Tariff Inflation and the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Gap

    Analyze how 2026 tariff inflation is breaking the Bankruptcy Means Test. Learn why the IRS data lag creates a “Paper Surplus” that blocks Chapter 7 relief.

  • Using Your Tax Refund to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Strategic Guide

    Using your tax refund for bankruptcy attorney fees is a strategic “spend down.” Prof. Hernandez explains how this protects your refund and secures your filing.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Tax Refunds, and Funding the Plan

    Learn how to use your tax refund as a strategic asset in Chapter 13. Prof. Hernandez explains how lump-sum refunds can lower monthly payments and prove plan feasibility.

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timing: Is Your Tax Refund Safe in 2026?

    Filing Chapter 7 in 2026? Learn how to protect your tax refund using wildcard exemptions. Expert insights on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) vs. EIC and filing timing.

  • Strategic Dismissal: Plan B When Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Conversion Fails

    Strategic Dismissal: Negotiating with Creditors Outside of Bankruptcy with Prof. Hernandez. Explore how to pivot from a failed Chapter 13 to private settlements, leveraging lump-sum payments while avoiding the pitfalls of dismissal with prejudice.

  • The Chapter 13 Conversion: Motions, Objections, and the Liquidation Test

    The conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 isn’t automatic. Prof. Hernandez explores the Motion to Convert, common Trustee objections, and how to pass the mandatory liquidation test.

  • A Chapter 13 Cure and Conversion Strategy for Homeowners

    Explore the Chapter 13 cure and conversion strategy with Prof. Hernandez. Learn how this tactical pivot helps homeowners save their property and manage debt.

  • The 2026 Consumer Bankruptcy Surge: Navigating the Financial Reset

    With January layoffs at 2009 levels and 564,613 consumer filings, 2026 is a turning point. Prof. Hernandez (Routledge author) explains your path to solvency.

  • Understanding the Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy Surge in 2026

    Prof. Hernandez breaks down the surge in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings. See the 2025 year-end data and what it means for the 2026 economy.