Did you know it was once illegal for women to open a bank account without a man? That was just 50 years ago. Yet today, women are leading Fortune 500 companies and controlling trillions in assets. How did we get here?
In a recent episode of the Wealth BuildHers podcast, “Women’s Financial History: The Ongoing Journey of Women’s Wealth”, we explored the key moments that have shaped women’s financial history. In this post, we take that conversation a step further, tracing the powerful milestones from land ownership to leadership at the Federal Reserve. Each moment in this journey highlights how far we’ve come and how much further we can go, together.
A Timeline of Power Moves
1920 – “The Woman Investor” is Published: Clara Porter urged that women be seen as serious investors, not just savers. She was way ahead of her time.
1974 – Credit Without Permission: At last, women could open credit cards and bank accounts in their own name. This law unlocked countless financial doors.
1993 – Maternity Leave Becomes Protected: The Family and Medical Leave Act ensured job security during family or medical leave. It marked a key shift in workplace rights.
Why This History Still Matters
These wins didn’t come easily, and they’re still not enough. Too many women remain stuck in jobs or relationships because they can’t afford to leave. True wealth is about freedom: freedom to choose, to grow, to walk away, or to lean in.
That’s why I created WealthBuildHers—to equip women with the tools, education, and support to build resilient, mission-driven wealth.
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