“It’s so important to recognize that financial independence is not solely based on the amount of

“It’s so important to recognize that financial independence is not solely based on the amount of money you have….but the access to tools and things that help you achieve freedom and autonomy in your life.”

Here is a short clip from my segment filmed with @yahoofinance celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), a landmark law that granted women the right to obtain credit independently of their male relatives. This legislation is widely seen as a crucial step in empowering women to take control of their finances and build wealth.

And while the ECOA was signed into law in 1974, it took 2 more years for the bill to be amended to include the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion etc.

👉🏾Check out the full segment @yahoofinance today!

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