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  • Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026
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An alarm clock showing a dollar sign with a hand checking 'Yes' on a Reaffirmation Agreement form, representing 11th-hour timing tactics in consumer bankruptcy. Published on bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Lawyer refusal to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement document showing undue hardship rules for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A house of cards stabilized by a glowing wildcard on a law library table. 2026 Federal Homestead and Wildcard Exemption guide for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Infographic comparing the 2026 federal bankruptcy homestead cap of $214,000 for recent movers versus the $31,575 federal homestead exemption floor. Provided by Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Diagram explaining the 1,215-day bankruptcy rule with a $214,000 cap compared to the $31,575 federal exemption.- Bankruptcy.blog.Visual aid created with AI for educational purposes
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Beyond the Means Test: A 2026 Strategy for Bankruptcy & Creditor Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guide 2026 | Stop Foreclosure & Protect Assets

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Your 2026 Guide to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Get a Fresh Start

Alexander Hernandez 8 min read
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Bankruptcy

Cure Mortgage Arrears: How to Force a Lender to Accept Your Payments

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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BankruptcyInsights & Analysis

Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay: Check Your Local Bankruptcy Forms First

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

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Law books and a gavel with text overlay: Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal by Professor Hernandez on Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.

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Insights & Analysis

Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The 2026 Retirement Limits: A Strategic Guide to Asset Protection and the Means Test

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Insights & Analysis

How to Stop a 2026 Foreclosure Auction and Protect Your Home Equity

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Insights & Analysis

Navigating the Legal Maze: Essential Debtor Resources When Facing Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

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Bankruptcy

Are LLCs Bulletproof? Business Bankruptcy Explained!

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read

An LLC offers limited liability but doesn’t guarantee protection from personal debts during bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy

The Declaration of Schedules on the Bankruptcy Petition

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding Bankruptcy: Launching the Podcast Journey

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFA) on the Bankruptcy Petition

Alexander Hernandez 16 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & the Federal Government Shutdown

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

Debts & Dollars

In today’s blog post, I answer a question from a reader regarding what happens to their student loans if President-Elect Trump goes through with his promise of eliminating the Department of Education. AUDIO The U.S. Department of Education We first need to realize that shutting down the Department of Education won't be easy. An Executive Order isn’t going to cut it. To eliminate the Department of Education, Congressional approval is required, and with a very slim majority, that’s not likely to happen. But what about student loans? Student Loans and President Trump I believe the SAVE Plan won’t be saved under President Trump. Republicans will likely replace it with something else, such as another income-driven plan. We most likely can forget about zero monthly payments. It’s been no secret that Republicans have objected to student loan forgiveness, even filing endless lawsuits to prevent the Biden administration from doing so. These Republican-Led States Oppose Student Loan Forgiveness This is why I keep repeating that we should be concerned and prepared for the next four years under a Trump presidency because if the monthly payments on student loans increase, as well as our monthly expenses because of the Trump tariffs, then you will get hit hard financially. The Truth Behind Trump Tariffs and Debt Management If that’s the case, we either make more money or spend less. However, with an established budget already in place, we must be careful about our financial decisions moving forward. From a practical standpoint, if the Department of Education were to disappear, chaos would ensue. Besides having to reshuffle, transfer, or lay off thousands of employees, which would negatively impact the economy, there’s the snowball effect of what follows. But with all the chaos, student loans would not be eliminated. The debt gets transferred from one department to another, and the obligation continues. The remaining issue is how much will be paid under Trump’s administration. Thank you for the question, and I hope this helps. Feel free to post questions on the YouTube video, which you can access below. The Capitol Building with a split sky, symbolizing the debate around student loan forgiveness and the potential elimination of the U.S. Department of Education under a President Trump administration,
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What Happens to Student Loans if the Department of Education Dept Is Eliminated?

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Insights & Analysis

How Falling Mortgage Rates Can Save You Thousands: Is Now the Time to Buy or Refinance?

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Insights & Analysis

Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court

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Insights & Analysis

Redbox Bankruptcy: The End of an Era

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Bankruptcy

Essential Tips for Listing Assets on Bankruptcy Schedule 106A/B

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  • Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing
  • Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy
  • Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap
  • Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026
  • The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?
  • Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits
  • Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule
  • The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal
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