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How Financial Independence Can Grow the Care Economy

May 14, 2026 • By: Marianne Markowitz, CEO, First Women's Bank
Leading Well

Financial independence doesn’t just empower individuals — it can strengthen the entire care economy. Greater financial stability gives caregivers, families, and entrepreneurs more flexibility to invest in child care, elder care, and support services that drive economic growth and community well-being. The care economy is already a rapidly growing market with significant opportunities for innovation and impact.

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