October marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a landmark legislation that granted women the right to obtain credit without requiring a husband or male relative's signature. In commemoration of this milestone, Yahoo Finance reporter Kerry Hannon hosts a special episode titled "Breaking Barriers: Women's Financial Freedom."

The program, featuring an expert panel, airs at 5 PM on Yahoo Finance.

For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth!

This post was written by Angel Smith