Loadsamoney women; Until the late 19th century married women weren't able to own any property or money. Now research shows the ranks of single, affluent women are swelling. But another study shows a quarter of married women with low incomes still defer to their husband when it comes to cash. So how far women have really come? From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: April 17, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Sisters are doing it for themselves, it seems - for the ranks of rich single women living in the UK are swelling. A new report says there are now 195,000 unmarried material women, who own at least pounds 25,000 in liquid assets, such as cash and easy-to-sell shares.

And their numbers are set to rise, along with their bank balances - which currently total around pounds 10.2 billion - according to research by Close Wealth Management.

Women are now earning more a...