Women’s History Month

A History of Women’s Home Ownership

A History of Women’s Home Ownership

March is Women’s History Month. Have you ever considered how you or your significant other would feel if she couldn’t buy a home because she wasn’t married?  Throughout history, women have worked to achieve financial equality, including the right to buy a home.

Women’s History Month: Women in Finance

Women’s History Month: Women in Finance

March is Women’s History Month and it’s significant to reflect on the many important contributions women have made to society, including in finance. Women’s contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted from mainstream culture. This month’s observance had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 originally called “Women’s History Week.” Then in 1987, after Congress continued to pass resolutions, the President proclaimed March “Women’s History Month.” Many events over the past half-century have helped to expand the financial rights of U.S. women along with courageous women who persisted to make positive changes for their communities.

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