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Maximize Savings with Chapter 13 Cramdown | Bankruptcy Blog
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers benefits such as protecting nonexempt assets and allowing for a cramdown on car loans.
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Can You Pay Bankruptcy Attorney with Credit Cards?
Can you pay your bankruptcy lawyer with a credit card? A bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains why this is a red flag for the Trustee.
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Financing the End: Should You Use a Personal Loan for Your Divorce?
Can you use a personal loan to pay for a divorce lawyer? Prof. Hernandez explains the risks of financing contested vs. uncontested cases and the link to bankruptcy.
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Why Good People Get Bad Credit: An Economic Reality
Rebuild your credit after financial hardship with step‑by‑step strategies for improving scores, lowering debt, and restoring financial confidence.
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Stopping Foreclosure: Can Chapter 13 Save Your Home at the Last Minute?
Is your foreclosure sale only days away? Prof. Hernandez explains how the Automatic Stay and “bare-bones” Chapter 13 filings provide a last-minute lifeline to save your home and catch up on missed payments.
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Medical Debt and the Strategic Path to Financial Recovery
Learn when to file bankruptcy for medical debt. Understand treatment timing, billing traps, and strategic steps to maximize debt relief.
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Will Red Lobster Survive? What Their Chapter 11 Teaches Us About Bankruptcy
Red Lobster survived its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Discover the legal strategies that saved the brand as you prepare for 2026.
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VA Foreclosure Relief in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know After VASP Ends
VASP is gone, and no replacement program exists yet. Learn the real VA mortgage assistance options in 2026, including modifications, timelines, and Chapter 13 relief.
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Find Out Which States Oppose Student Loan Forgiveness
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the Republican-led lawsuits blocking student loan relief. Learn how states used MOHELA’s revenue to establish standing and what the shift toward aggressive collections means for borrowers in 2026.
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What to Expect at Your 341 Meeting: A Law Professor’s Guide
Learn what to expect at your 341 meeting from Prof. Hernandez. A guide to the Chapter 7 Trustee’s questions, 2026 remote hearing rules, and your path to solvency.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Costs: Fees vs. Expenses
Bankruptcy filing fees vary by chapter, with additional costs for attorney services and courses.
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The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed
Target boycotts harm employees rather than addressing systemic issues; focus on policy change instead.
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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.
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Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts
Medicaid cuts provoke outrage; Republicans take troubling first steps.
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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.
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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.
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The Hypocrisy of DOGE Checks: Analyzing the Right’s Reactions
The author critiques right-wing hypocrisy over expected DOGE checks and government funding issues.
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Why Boycotting Target Stores Misses the Point
Professor Alex discusses the complexities of boycotting Target, advocating for smarter activism.
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A Personal Reflection on Joann Fabrics and Its Legacy
Joann Fabrics is closing over 500 stores following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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Chaos with Mass IRS Firings
Amid IRS firings, chaos threatens federal employment, tax refunds, and economic stability under Trump.