Women are officially the economy's power players—outpacing men in both income and spending growth

A young businesswoman leading a meeting (Credit: JohnnyGreig - Bank of America)

• Women are a driving force in America's economy but still have a great amount of untapped potential according to a new report from Bank of America.

If you're looking for someone to thank for the economy's resilience at the moment, women might be a good place to start. According to new research from Bank of America, women are playing a key role in the economy's health.