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  • Kevin Spacey’s Fall from Grace: Foreclosure Looms

    Kevin Spacey rose to fame with award-winning performances, but now faces financial struggles and legal battles.

  • How to Choose Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

    In this podcast, we explore the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for struggling individuals.

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Divorce and Bankruptcy

    This podcast discusses COVID-19 impact on divorces, bankruptcies, housing market, and divorce-related challenges and recommendations.

  • Podcast on Tax Refunds and Bankruptcy

    This podcast discusses the impact of tax refunds on bankruptcy cases, emphasizing state exemptions’ relevance.

  • What to Do When Sued by a Creditor: Essential Tips

    Facing a credit card lawsuit? Get informed on pre-lawsuit negotiations, lawsuit process, responding, mediation, and tips.

  • How to File a Suggestion of Bankruptcy Effectively to Stop Creditors

    Learn how to file the Suggestion of Bankruptcy in state court to stop wage garnishments, bank levies, and all creditor actions immediately after filing Chapter 7 or 13.

  • Impact of Student Debt on Older Americans: A New Study

    The podcast discusses Republican-led states opposing student loan forgiveness and the financial impact of student debt.

  • Impact of Student Loan Debt on Older Americans

    The student loan debt crisis impacts older adults, with over 2.2 million aged 55+ struggling financially. States’ opposition lacks merit.

  • The Silver Tsunami of Student Loan Debt

    Student loan debt is becoming a crisis for older Americans. Explore how 2026 policy changes, garnishments, and state incentives impact financial security

  • Golf and Bankruptcy: Are Your Greens Fees a “Red Flag” to the Trustee?

    Is your golf hobby a “red flag” for your bankruptcy trustee? Prof. Hernandez explains how greens fees and club memberships impact Chapter 7 and 13 filings.

  • 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.