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  • The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit

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Insights & Analysis

Foreclosure Rise Continues: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Saves Homes

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The Tariff Tax: The “Largest U.S. Tax Hike” in 30 Years as Bankruptcies Surge

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition form with a pen, covering hardship discharge requirements and rules. Bankruptcy.blog
Bankruptcy

The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Red tractor planting crops under dramatic light, illustrating the Chapter 12 bankruptcy crisis caused by failed tariff policies and farmer bailouts. bankruptcy.blog
Insights & Analysis

The Tariff Hoax: The Farmer Bailouts to Avoid Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Rule 2004 Examination: The Broadest Discovery Tool in Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Spotting the Critical Issues in Bankruptcy Schedule J (Expenses)

Alexander Hernandez 9 min read
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Bankruptcy

Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Strategic Use of Filing an Answer Before Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Gavel, pen, and calculator resting on a Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, illustrating the Chapter 13 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 bankruptcy conversion strategy to save-home. Image by Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Advanced Bankruptcy Strategy: Using Chapter 13 to Save Your Home, Then Converting to Chapter 7

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

Stop Creditor Action: The Critical Step After Filing Bankruptcy with the Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

How to File a Proof of Claim in Any Consumer Bankruptcy Case

Alexander Hernandez 9 min read
A person holding a credit card over a laptop screen displaying a "Black Friday Limited Time Offer" with "Start Shopping" button, symbolizing the temptation and risks of Black Friday purchases that could lead to bankruptcy fraud. Source: bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Black Friday & Bankruptcy: The Dangers of Using Credit Cards Before Filing

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Approved car loan application and car key with a keyfob. A debtor in Chapter 13 bankruptcy must still get court approval before signing. (bankruptcy.blog)
Bankruptcy

Buying a Car While in Chapter 13: The Critical Steps Every Debtor Must Know

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A close-up image of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy court form lying on a wooden desk next to a judge's gavel. The bold text "CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY" is prominently featured on the document, symbolizing the start of a Chapter 13 payment plan. The bottom of the image includes the watermark: Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

The Surprise Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors Rarely See Coming: The Plan Payment is Not Permanent

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read

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Insights & Analysis

The Perfect Financial Storm is Here

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

Travel bans, AI job losses, and tariff policy are creating a ‘perfect storm.’ Learn how record household debt is driving U.S. foreclosures and bankruptcy filings among businesses and consumers.

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Insights & Analysis

Why Record Debt $18.59T Guarantees a Bankruptcy Surge in 2026

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Insights & Analysis

American Signature Files for Bankruptcy, Your Order, and My Furniture Industry Forecast

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Insights & Analysis

Free FCRA Sample Letters: Dispute Credit Report Errors Yourself (Attorney Approved)

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Credit Repair Organizations: Why I Call the Industry a Fraud

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

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Bankruptcy

Your Car and Bankruptcy: Key Insights

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read

The video explains car implications in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including exemptions.

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Bankruptcy

Schedule I (Income) of the Bankruptcy Petition: Avoid Pitfalls That Force Chapter 13 or Dismissal

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A gavel rests on a bankruptcy petition form, including the check-box for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, symbolizing the judicial complexity of filing bankruptcy without a lawyer.
Bankruptcy

The 2% Gamble: Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Not a DIY Project

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding Car Titles in Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read

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Insights & Analysis

Economic News Update: Tariffs, Recession Signals, and More

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Insights & Analysis

Redbox Shuts Down: Files for Bankruptcy

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Insights & Analysis

The Post-Pandemic Debt Storm: Why Bankruptcy Filings are Surging to 15-Year Highs

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Latest Updates on the Big Beautiful Bill and Its Effects

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Why Eliminating the Department of Education Affects Us All

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  • The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge
  • The Tariff Hoax: The Farmer Bailouts to Avoid Bankruptcy
  • The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit
  • The Rule 2004 Examination: The Broadest Discovery Tool in Bankruptcy
  • Spotting the Critical Issues in Bankruptcy Schedule J (Expenses)
  • The Perfect Financial Storm is Here
  • Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Strategic Use of Filing an Answer Before Bankruptcy
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