Hit Memoir "Strangers" Spurs Marital Money Rethink

Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene discuss Belle Burden’s memoir 'Strangers,' a financial horror story about a marriage’s sudden collapse after the husband walked out during Covid. The book has sparked broad conversations about marital finances, prompting readers to reassess their own financial setups within marriage. - 'Strangers' is a memoir about a New York society woman whose husband left her and the kids at the start of Covid. - The author had quit her job to raise the children, leaving her financially vulnerable. - The story involves privilege, trust funds, and Upper East Side social dynamics. - The book has gone through 12 printings and has riveted readers. - The Bloomberg Money team reported on how the book is spurring discussions about marital finances. - The conversation highlights the broader issue of financial awareness and planning within marriages.