Bethany McLean
Writer

Bethany McLean Net Worth

McLean is a renowned journalist and author, best known for her work on the Enron scandal. She has written for Vanity Fair, Fortune, and Slate, and is the author of two books, The Smartest Guys in the Room and All the Devils Are Here.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Writer
Birth Day December 12, 1970
Birth Place  Hibbing, Minnesota, United States
Age 53 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Journalist
Known for "Is Enron Overpriced?"
Spouse(s) Chris Wilford Sean Berkowitz
Children 2

💰 Net worth

Bethany McLean, an acclaimed writer hailing from the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging between $100K - $1M by 2024. Recognized for her exceptional storytelling and insightful analysis, McLean has made a name for herself in the literary world. Best known for her impactful work as a journalist, she has written extensively on various subjects, particularly in the realm of finance and business. Her expertise and ability to dissect complex topics have garnered her a substantial following. With her continued success, McLean's net worth is expected to reach noteworthy heights in the upcoming years.

Biography/Timeline

1992

McLean grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota and received her BA in English and mathematics at Williams College in 1992. After college and prior to joining Fortune, she worked as an investment banking analyst for Goldman Sachs.

2000

McLean married Chris Wilford in 2000. They divorced in 2006. In May 2008, McLean married Sean Berkowitz, a partner with the law firm, Latham & Watkins. Berkowitz is the former Director of the Enron Task Force; they met through their mutual connection to that case. They currently reside in Chicago with their two young children.

2001

McLean is the co-author, with Fortune colleague Peter Elkind, of The Smartest Guys in the Room, exposing the corrupt Business practices of Enron officials. The book was the result of her reporting on Enron for the magazine and she first wrote about Enron with her article in the March 5, 2001 issue of Fortune entitled, "Is Enron Overpriced?". The book was later made into the Academy Award nominated documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.

2008

She co-authored a book with New York Times columnist Joe Nocera on the 2008 financial crisis titled All the Devils Are Here. It details what happened and concludes it was not an accident, that banks understood the big picture before the crisis happened but continued with bad practices.

2015

In September 2015, she published Shaky Ground: The Strange Saga of the U.S. Mortgage Giants which examines the governance and financial situation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seven years after the 2008 financial crisis.

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As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.