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The Money Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

CBS MoneyWatch · August 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Belle Burden's bestselling memoir, Strangers, was framed as a cautionary tale about women left financially vulnerable after divorce, but it omitted a crucial detail: her substantial family wealth.

Jill and Mark explore why full financial transparency matters, what couples should understand before signing a prenup, and how to approach essential money conversations before marriage.

Plus: they help caller Megan navigate a disagreement with her husband about whether the pair can afford a bigger home.

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The Money Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

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