![A supporter of U.S. women's soccer team player Rose Lavelle, right foreground, wears an "EQUAL WORK SWEAT PAY" t-shirt during a welcome event in Lavelle's honor at Fountain Square, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women's World Cup title. Lavelle scored the second goal for the U.S. in the victory. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SBKX6DRX6RIBKVLZ7ST5VZCLOI.jpg?smart=true&auth=f68081a7f3afd4286fa210f39a5814cd9e3c16e33c2dd0c1f1fb7a69432b14fa&width=400&height=225)
Women's financial independence is naturally linked to the ability to get a job with fair and equal pay. John Minchillo / AP Photo
Women's financial independence is naturally linked to the ability to get a job with fair and equal pay. John Minchillo / AP Photo
Financial independence remains a challenge for women all over the world
Whether they are rich or poor, and at every stage in their lives, women face a financial penalty.