Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

A podcast with basic information about bankruptcy for consumers who may be considering filing for bankruptcy.

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Recent Episodes

S1E18 Episode 18 Chapter 11 and Sub Chapter V

Jul 16, 2025 14m

In this episode I talk about some of the basic differences in a regular chapter 11 and the more recent Chaper 11, Sub Chapter V, which was created to better fit small businesses.

S1E17 Episode 17 Landlords and Leases

Nov 13, 2023 12m

In this episode we talk about how residential leases are dealt with in chapter 7 and chapter 13 as well as how you and your landlord may be affected.

S1E16 Episode 16 Life after bankruptcy & your credit score

Aug 03, 2023 9m

In this short episode we talk about some basic strategies to increase your credit score after you've filed a bankruptcy and how long the bankruptcy will be reported on your credit report.

S1E15 Episode 15 How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy?

May 26, 2023 10m

In this episode we talk about how the fees are paid in a chapter 7 and a chapter 13 and how to make sure you're paying a fair price.

S1E14 Episode 14 What happens to my tax debt

Apr 24, 2023 12m

In this episode we talk about what happens to your tax debt in a chapter 7 and chapter 13 case and what tax debt qualifies for a discharge when you file a bankruptcy.

S1E13 Episode 13 The Adversary Proceeding

Apr 10, 2023 14m

In this episode, we discuss what an adversary proceeding is, who files them, and some of the more common reasons they are filed.

S1E12 Episode 12 Can I buy a house after filing for bankruptcy?

Mar 28, 2023 14m

In this episode I talk about how you can go about getting a mortgage loan after you've filed a bankruptcy.  I talk about the different types of mortgages and the waiting periods for getting a loan,…

S1E11 Episode 11 What if I forget to list a creditor?

Mar 20, 2023 13m

In this episode I'll explain some of the ramifications and options if you leave a creditor out of your bankruptcy and why it matters whether you've filed a chapter 7 or chapter 13.

S1E10 Episode 10 Bankruptcy & Divorce

Mar 12, 2023 19m

In this episode I explore some of the more common issues that come up when a couple divorces and one or both of them need to file a bankruptcy.  I'll talk about the timing of  those cases along with…

S1E9 Episode 9 The Means Test

Mar 05, 2023 12m

In this episode I'll either bore you or confuse you with the concept of what we call The Means Test, which applies in every consumer bankruptcy case.  You can't get away from it, so you may as well…

S1E8 Episode 8 Administering your Chapter 7

Feb 27, 2023 11m

In this episode we talk about how a chapter 7 trustee administers your estate.  You'll learn how a trustee views your assets and values those assets and then makes a determination as to whether the…

S1E7 Episode 7: The Debt. What goes and what stays.

Feb 20, 2023 21m

In this episode we talk about what types of debt are typically discharged in a bankruptcy and some of the debts are not dischargeable, or, at least more difficult to discharge.  We also talk about…

S1E6 Episode 6: The Meeting of Creditors (341)

Feb 17, 2023 17m

In this episode we discuss what the meeting of creditors, or "341" is, who attends, how to answer questions by the trustee, and what you can expect when you attend.

S1E5 Episode 5 The Automatic Stay

Feb 14, 2023 16m

In this episode we talk about section 362 of the bankruptcy code, called the Automatic Stay and how that provision keeps creditors from collecting after you've filed for bankruptcy.   It also talks…

S1E4 Episode 4 Property of the bankruptcy estate and Exemptions

Feb 07, 2023 19m

In this episode we talk about what property  may  be considered property of your bankruptcy estate and then we talk about how to protect that property through Exemption Laws.

S1E3 Episode 3 Do's and Don'ts of filing bankruptcy

Feb 07, 2023 14m

In this episode we talk about some of the basic things you should do and should not do before, and during the filing of your bankruptcy.

S1E2 Episode 2 Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney

Feb 07, 2023 18m

In this episode we talk about things you should be looking for in a bankruptcy attorney and the red flags that should be aware of when making a decision on whom to hire.

S1E1 Episode 1 Bankruptcy overview of chapters 7 & 13

Feb 07, 2023 15m

In this episode we discuss some of the basic reasons people file for bankruptcy as well as the most common chapters of bankruptcy available to consumers.  We discuss the differences in chapter 7 and…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Bankruptcy 101 has published 18 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Education, How To.

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Bankruptcy 101 is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 14m.

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