Monthly Archives: September 2022
Bankruptcy And Single Mothers
What is the number one risk factor to predict poverty in America? The answer may surprise some people: being a single mother is the biggest indicator of poverty. This is true regardless of race or education. Single mothers—even middle-class mothers—are more vulnerable to financial crises, in fact, than any other group in this country…. Read More »
Can Being In Debt Lead To Incarceration?
Having bill collectors pounding down your door is exceedingly stressful, to say the least. But could things get even worse? The unfortunate truth is that yes, excessive debt could actually lead to incarceration in this country. The History of Debtor’s Prisons Centuries ago over half of the people in jails in England were there… Read More »
Revlon’s Bankruptcy Forebodes Trouble
Revlon has been selling cosmetics for 90 years. So when they filed for bankruptcy in June 2022, it gave many observers cause for concern. Yes, the company was having some serious problems with debt, and has certainly been surprised by some of its modern competition. Those issues were specific to Revlon. But there were… Read More »
Intimate Partner Violence Among Transgender Populations
Domestic violence has a stereotypical picture associated with it for most Americans. But the truth is, violence in intimate relationships isn’t just a problem between burly men and their fragile wives. It can be a matter of women abusing men, men harming male partners, or women battering female partners. Something most people may not… Read More »