Before You Sign Anything: The Financial Conversations You Must Have With Yourself First
About this episode
Leah Hadley discusses the importance of financial awareness and conversations women must have with themselves before signing any legal documents, especially in the context of marriage and divorce.
In this powerful season premiere, Leah Hadley explores the topic of "financial invisibility" in marriage, drawing on insights from Belle Burden’s bestselling book Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage . Leah Hadley highlights the critical financial lessons hidden beneath Burden's story and shares actionable questions every woman should be able to answer about her own financial life—regardless of marital status or income level. Whether you're preparing for your future or navigating divorce, this episode is packed with clarity, compassion, and essential financial wisdom. Key Takeaways: - Why this podcast exists: addressing financial vulnerability during divorce - Cultural buzz around Strangers and its underlying financial cautionary tale - Major financial lessons from Belle Burden’s memoir: Prenuptial Agreements Commingling of Assets Career Sacrifice Financial Invisibility - Universal patterns beyond wealth and status—why the story is relevant at every income level - Five essential financial questions every woman should answer about her life: Where is your money? How are your assets titled? Are you involved in financial decisions? Do you have your own…
People in this episode
Host: Leah Hadley
Topics covered
- financial invisibility
- divorce
- financial lessons
- women's financial identity
- prenuptial agreements
- financial vulnerability
Keywords
- financial conversations
- marriage
- divorce
- financial identity
- financial decisions
- assets
- legal documents
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage, When Its Just Not Working: A Practical Divorce Guide For Stay-at-Home Moms
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- Your Divorce Doesn't Define Your Financial Future
- Before You File: What a Divorce Attorney Wants You to Know
- Building a Plan When Everything Has Changed
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