“Based on projected figures, more than a million [American] women will find their way to the bankruptcy courts this year – more women than will graduate from college, receive a diagnosis of cancer, or file for divorce.” As if our sexist world didn’t make it difficult enough for women, read how American women (and this is just as true for Canadians) are especially vulnerable in yet another way: http://bit.ly/6iSqan

In a recent report from CNNWorld, Columbian-born pop singer Shakira declares that her family’s bankruptcy when she was a child motivated her to become the successful, world-famous pop star she is today.