As women’s access to education and employment has steadily increased, so has their participation in the economy. However, significant challenges remain that include a wage gap between women and men, along with other barriers women face in growing their wealth.
Such challenges can impact women’s ability to save, as well as how they feel about their finances. For instance, women have $54,000 in cash savings on average, compared with the average for men of $62,000, according to Fidelity Investments’ 2025 women and money study. Per the study, 81% of women say their finances keep them up at night, with top stressors including paying for emergency…
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