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The Bankruptcy Loopholes — or "Rights" — Is This Fair? by Ken Gross

Can You Game (or Leverage) the Bankruptcy System? by Ken Gross

Disabled...But Not Broke! by Ken Gross

Can bankruptcy eliminate IRS tax debt? What happens to student loans? And if you're $60,000 behind on your mortgage, can Chapter 13 actually save your home? In this episode of Law and Reality, Brian Small, Jeff Linden, and Kelsey Simasko tackle three of the toughest bankruptcy questions consumers face. They explain when income taxes may be dischargeable, what happens when the IRS has a tax lien, how student debt is handled in Chapter 13, and how bankruptcy may provide a path for homeowners facing serious mortgage delinquency.

f you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, how much of your current lifestyle can you actually keep? Can you drive a newer car, own a boat, take a vacation, contribute to your 401(k), pay private-school tuition—or even maintain a country-club membership while paying creditors only a fraction of what you owe? In this episode of Law and Reality, Brian Small, Jeff Linden, and Kelsey Simasko use the hypothetical case of Bill and Mary to examine where the bankruptcy system draws the line between reasonable household expenses and maintaining the "good life." They also explain how Chapter 13 can help with mortgage delinquency, property-tax foreclosure, auto-loan defaults, and certain tax problems.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Save Your Home, Car & Fix Tax Debt by Ken Gross

Medicaid & Long-Term Care: How to Protect Your Assets by Ken Gross

Disability Benefits & Debt: What You Need to Know by Ken Gross

The Truth About Credit Scores (Most People Get This Wrong) by Ken Gross

Should You Use Your Home Equity To Pay Off Credit Cards? by Ken Gross

Credit Card Debt & Car Payments: The Real Solution by Ken Gross

How Businesses Survive Massive Debt Problems by Ken Gross

What Happens If You Die Without an Estate Plan? by Ken Gross

How to Get Out of Debt Without Ruining Your Future by Ken Gross

Can Student Loans or Tax Debt Be Wiped Out? by Ken Gross