My Mom Remembers When Women Couldn’t Get Credit on Their Own — And My Daughter Never Will

As I watch my daughter Jenna graduate college, move to a new state, and begin building her own independent life, I can’t help but think about how different things were for my mother’s generation. My mom remembers a time when women couldn’t get credit without their husband before the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974. In this blog, I reflect on how far women have come financially in just a few decades, why financial education for women still matters today, and why I’m so passionate about helping women build confidence around money and their future.