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  • 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.

  • Understanding the Hawaii Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Hawaii offers specific bankruptcy exemptions, allowing debtors to protect assets but requires residency compliance.

  • Economic News Update: Tariffs, Recession Signals, and More

    Economic concerns rise due to Trump’s tariffs, with many fearing recession and financial uncertainty ahead.

  • Bankruptcy News: Key Economic Updates You Need to Know

    Bankruptcy News highlights economic challenges, including closing businesses and rising farmer bankruptcies nationwide.

  • Medicaid Cuts, Bankruptcy, and the Big Beautiful Bill

    The Big Beautiful Bill threatens healthcare, increases bankruptcies, and exacerbates economic instability and misinformation.

  • The Big Beautiful Debt: A July 4th Legacy Re-Examined

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the $39 trillion debt crisis, the SCOTUS ruling declaring tariffs illegal, and the surge in bankruptcy filings following the Big Beautiful Bill.

  • The Toolbelt Generation: Why Gen-Z is Trading Keyboards for Hammers

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Prof. Hernandez explores why Gen-Z is trading keyboards for toolbelts. Discover the truth about AI “onboarding” scams, Gen-X skepticism, and the irony of the new “lazy” economy.

  • Latest in Bankruptcy News

    “Bankruptcy News” offers updates on bankruptcy law developments as consumers and businesses adapt to the ever changing economic landscape.

  • From Warning to Reality: Tracking the 2026 “Red Rural Recession”

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes why the “Red Rural Recession” is no longer a warning, but a 2026 reality. Explore how federal cuts and the Chapter 12 surge hit the kitchen table.

  • 2026 Guide: Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions in Guam

    Understand the 2026 Guam bankruptcy exemptions and how they protect your assets when filing for bankruptcy under federal guidelines.

  • The Latest Tariffs News

    Companies navigate tariff impacts as consumer confidence declines and price hikes emerge in the U.S.