Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Why Nvidia Dragged The Market Down & Jade Shenker (Owning Manhattan on Netflix)

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Lik...

How to Build Wealth by Founding Companies and Angel Investing with Jaclyn Johnson

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Today, Tracy...

Julie Wainwright (Founder, The RealReal) on Facing the Competition and Taking Companies Public

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the peer to peer luxury resale company Tradesy....

Tim Ferriss (Pt 2) on Easy Health Hacks, His Daily Routine and Dating

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Today, you’...

Tim Ferriss (Pt 1) on Biohacking Basics and Rewiring Your Money Mindset

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio. Today, you’ll hear part one of Tracy’s conversation with Tim F...

Tracy DiNunzio on Resilience, Raising Money, and Guest Hosting the Pod

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy DiNunzio is an entrepreneur and investor, and founder of luxury resale marketplace Tradesy. She’s sold billions of dollars of pre-owned fashio...

What To Financially Expect When You're Expecting

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole gives six ways you can financially prepare for a baby... plus, a personal update. For the federal financial resources for new parents, ...

How To Take Parental Leave When You're an Entrepreneur.... Or a Workaholic

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole opens up about how she's been thinking about taking parental leave; from the logistical side of taking time off as a self-employed perso...

Rewriting Your Money Story After a Major Life Shift with Aurora Culpo

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The only constant is change; it’s cliche, but true. And when those big life changes happen, often our finances change (or need to!). Today, Nicole t...

Don't Just Make Money— Keep It: Tips for Protecting Your Money with Law Mother (Pamela Maass-Garrett)

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Nicole always says: when it comes to your money, it's not what you make, but what you keep, that matters. Today, Pamela Maass-Garrett (the brillian...

A Masterclass on Making Big Money in Real Estate with THE Barbara Corcoran

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a whole lot of bad "financial advice" on TikTok — especially when it comes to real estate. Today, Nicole goes through some of these hot tr...

Why Boring Businesses Are Skyrocketing— And How You Can Benefit

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PE is obsessed with this one sector right now: boring businesses. We're talking plumbing, pest control, cleaning companies— you know the ones. But t...

Heather Dubrow on Two Decades-Worth of Marriage and Money Advice, Prenups, Money Dysmorphia and More

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with Heather Dubrow (actor, entrepreneur Real Housewives of Orange County star) has everything: how to have healthy conversations ab...

How Nicole Negotiated Medical Debt: Listen and Learn!

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Nicole had a medical scare... which only got scarier when the bills started rolling in. Today, Nicole shares how she negotiated her medical...

Four Inflation-Proof Investments

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a chance that inflation may rise at the top of next year. To prep, Nicole shares four inflation-proof investments to help your portfolio.

“I Want to Achieve My Financial Goals Within Five Years. What Should I Be Doing Now To Get There?“ (Listener Intervention)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know what you want your financial future to look like… but how do you get there? That’s the question today’s Money Rehabber is struggling wi...

Can the President Impact Interest Rates?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has said that when he's President, he will lower interest rates. But how much control does the President have over the Fed? Nicole explains how ...

How To Have An Unforgettable Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sticking to a wedding budget was the #1 challenge couples faced while wedding planning, according to a survey by The Knot done last year. Today, Nicol...

Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Real Estate

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Post Malone have in common? Dylan Eckardt, real estate agent, star of Selling the Hamptons and "Prince of Montauk."...

Don't Let Money Ruin Your Relationship— Instead Follow These Tips from Jason Tartick

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money can’t buy you love… but it sure can cost you a relationship, because financial conflict is a huge source of tension for many couples. Today,...

Defining FSAs & HSAs and How To Make Them Work For You

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Open Enrollment, Money Rehabbers! When you pick your health insurance plan, you're likely going to encounter FSAs or HSAs. Today, Nicole explain...

Trump Trades: How The Market Reacted to the Election Results

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In elections, there are winners and losers. But not just when it comes to candidates— it's true of the market, too. Today, Nicole explains the big w...

Uncovering Financial Infidelity with a Forensic Accountant and Brandi Glanville's Real Story

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When one person suspects their spouse of financial infidelity during a divorce process, they might call up a forensic accountant— an accountant who ...

"Should I Sell My House To Be More Financially Free?" (Listener Intervention)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole talks to Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicol...

The Money Trail of the 2024 Presidential Campaign

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is such a close race, and it is so close because of all of the money that has been spent by both campaigns. Today, Nicole tells you where this mo...

How Real Estate is Reacting to the Election, Interest Rates, the NAR Lawsuit and Climate Change

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole is joined once again by Jon Grauman (Real Estate Agent and Founder and Principal at Grauman Rosenfeld Group) to talk about all things re...

The Cost of IVF and the Future of Reproductive Healthcare with Jessica Schaefer

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the issues that has been front-and-center on the campaign trail is reproductive healthcare. Of course, there was the overturning of Roe v Wade ...

How To Protect Yourself From Zombie Debt

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween, Money Rehabbers! Today Nicole is talking about something really spooky: zombie debt. In this episode, she explains what this debt is,...

Equinox Cofounder Lavinia Errico on Practical Woo and Mourning a Success

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re running a small business or a side hustle, there are a million things you HAVE to do... is giving your brand an astrological birth chart o...

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Supporting Homebuyers

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains the different plans former President Trump an...

Financial Abuse and Resilience with Mary Bonnet of Selling Sunset

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know about romance scammers like the Tinder Swindler, who steal money from people they’re dating… but what do you do if you’re married to tha...

Which Stocks Scott Galloway Is Bullish on for 2025

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of their conversation, entrepreneur and investor Scott Galloway tells Nicole which stocks he's bullish on, which stocks he's bearis...

Is Insurance a Scam? with Entrepreneur Scott Galloway

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sought-after financial expert Scott Galloway is back on the pod. Once again, Nicole and Scott geeked out so much that we are splitting their conversat...

Investing Masterclass with Shark Tank's Matt Higgins: Imposter Syndrome, Celebrity Entrepreneurs and What He's Bullish On

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t you wish you could have the Shark Tank judges tell you what you should be investing in? Well, as usual, we are making your wishes come true, b...

The One Factor Making Real Estate More Expensive— and What To Do About It

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interest rates and home prices are high— that's old news. But there's a new factor that's making real estate more expensive... and there's nothing t...

“I’ve Never Invested Before and All My Money Is in a Savings Account. Help!”

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your money is just sitting around in a savings account, chances are it could be working harder for you somewhere else. This is the exact situation ...

Brian Chesky (CEO of Airbnb) on Founder Mode, Tips for Airbnb Hosts and a Big Announcement

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're getting business advice from one of the entrepreneurship rockstars of our time: Brian Chesky, CEO and cofounder of Airbnb. In their conve...

Unpacking OpenAI's Evolution From Non-Profit to For-Profit

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI is the most important company in the world right now, and it may be an investment opportunity in the future, so it's an important company to fo...

Kat Von D on Good Business and Bad Contracts

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You may know Kat Von D from Miami Ink and LA Ink, but she is so much more than what you saw on TV. As a kid, Kat felt like an outsider— but through ...

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: No Tax on Tips

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the third installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be the only policy Trump and Harris...

How Maria Menounos Went From Sweeping Floors to Raking In Millions

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Menounos has had— and continues to have— a phenomenal career in media, which she built herself from scratch. Maria is the daughter of immigr...

Bachelor Alum Ben Higgins on Money, Marriage and Everything in Between

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelor franchise used to promise contestants the possibility of two things: true, happily-ever-after love… and a lucrative spotlight. Ben Higg...

Tupperware's Bankruptcy to MONAT's Lawsuits— Why Are MLMs So Problematic?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole explains the model behind the notorious MLM (think Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics— companies where consumers turn into sellers and is ...

How Margin Borrowing Can Supercharge or Destroy Your Investments

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With margin borrowing, you can give your investments a boost— but if you're not careful, you could also lose more than you gain. Nicole explains the...

Heidi and Marc D'Amelio, "TikTok's First Family" on Running a Family Business and Parenting Influencers

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly 57% of Gen Zers want to be influencers. Should their parents let them? Today I’m talking to the perfect people to ask: Heidi and Marc D’Am...

Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Awesome... Yet

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between the...

How To Ace Negotiations with Your Boss, Your Landlord and Your Bank

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole gives a masterclass on negotiating in three acts: negotiating with your bank, your landlord and your boss. In each act, she gives you specific ...

Will We Ever Get Federal Paid Family Leave? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States, 73 percent of Americans working for private companies do not have access to paid family leave. To talk about why we don't have t...

How To Get 2% Off Your Mortgage Rate

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wish the Fed had just lowered your mortgage rate by 2%? Just because they didn't, doesn't mean you can't get that sweet discount— at least temporari...

“How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?”

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Listener Intervention is all about balancing today’s desires with tomorrow’s needs. If you’re not sure how much should be in your retiremen...

How To Make Money While You Sleep: Sweep Accounts

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole recently started using a financial tool that has helped her make money while she sleeps: sweep accounts. Today, she tells you all about it. $ ...

What the Fed Rate Cut Means For You

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.5%. While it's a small number, it could have a big impact on your finances. Today, Nicole explains how. $ ...

Don't Get Screwed By Your Company's Stock Options: What To Ask Your Employer About Your Equity

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Facebook went public, 88 employees saw the value of their equity exceed $30 million. That’s the dream right? But not only is this dream rare, i...

Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen the viral clip of Jared Bernstein (former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors for Biden during the Obama Administration), fumb...

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be Harris' most controversial econ...

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Trump Tariffs

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we get closer to the election, Nicole will be explaining the big economic policies both Presidential candidates are proposing so you can know how e...

"My Boyfriend Wants To Pay My Rent... Should I Let Him?" (Listener Intervention)

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money Rehabber Sam just moved in with her boyfriend… and he’d rather she pay down her student loans than contribute to the mortgage. How can she f...

How To Tell If a Corporate Bond Is a Good Investment with Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage at Public

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard a lot on the show about government bonds. But did you know that many companies (ones you know, like Apple, Nvidia, and a ton more) also i...

Introducing: Money Crimes with Nicole Lapin

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love Money Rehab? Then you'll love Nicole's new show! Listen to Nicole’s brand new podcast where she dives into the dark side of finance. From cu...

The Money Playbook of a NFL-Player-Turned-Financial-Guru: How Brandon Copeland to Manage Money Like a Pro

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before Brandon Copeland was at the NFL, he was tackling a business education at Wharton. Now, he's back on his finance game and ready to nerd out with...

WTF is PE?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole unpacks private equity (PE) by sharing how it works, who the big players are, and gives you the scoop on the deals that went really righ...

Ben McKenzie on Crypto Scams, SBF IRL and the Hollywood of It All

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down how to use the pandemic-era-crypto-mania as a framework for assessing sketchy financial investments. To unpack the topic, Nic...

Which Stocks Investor Josh Brown Is Bullish and Bearish On

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of Nicole and Josh's conversation, they play a lightning round game of Bullish and Bearish, where Josh shares which buzzy stocks he...

Is the AI Bubble About To Pop? And, How a Rate Cut Will Affect Your Portfolio with Josh Brown

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a vibe check on the market. Today, Nicole is joined by Josh Brown (Ritholtz Wealth Management) to talk about how the potential rate cut ...

Could Your Retirement Plan Be Secretly Invested in Crypto? Here's How To Check

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could be invested in crypto, and not even know it. Nicole explains how this could happen, and what to do if you're secretly invested in this volat...

Where The Rich Move to Avoid Taxes

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lowering your tax bill can change your life (true story!). Nicole breaks down which states have the best tax codes, and how the rich use those tax per...

Was Your Social Security Number One of the Millions Just Leaked? Here's How To Find Out and How To Protect Yourself

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many as 272 million people had their social security numbers leaked in a hack - Nicole is one of them, and you might be too. Today, Nicole explain...

"I Just Got a Raise. What's The Best Thing To Do With This New Money?"

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you get a raise, or take a distribution on a huge stock, or win the lottery, the first thing you do is celebrate. Obviously. The next thing you do ...

Real Estate Financing Hacks with Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing & Podcast Host at BiggerPockets

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a whole lot of options for financing when you’re buying a house, but not all options are created equal. So today, Nicole talks to Dave Mey...

How A Bad DMV Experience Inspired Jonas Frey's Multi-Million Dollar Business

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When today's guest talks about his business, you're going to wish you started it. Today, Nicole is talking to Jonas Frey, who founded Appointment Trad...

"The Wall Street Mentalist" Oz Pearlman on Making Your Side Hustle Fears Disappear

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole is joined today by Oz Pearlman, "The Wall Street Mentalist," who left his comfortable finance job to take a big bet on himself. He shares what ...

Oil 101 and How the War in the Middle East Affects the Market with Legendary Oil Trader Mark Fisher

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you don’t work on Wall Street, if you want to be a savvy investor, or, even if you just own a car, you need to understand the oil market. To...

Listen to Nicole Play Hardball with Her Credit Card Company

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rumor has it that anyone can call up their credit card company and ask them to waive the annual fee as a retention offer. Nicole puts this to the test...

How To Take a "Gap Year" as an Adult Without Falling Behind with Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to take a "gap year" without falling behind in your career? Ania Smith says with careful planning, it is. In fact, Ania says the gap ye...

The Truth About the Range Rover Tax Loophole

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the algorithm has been feeding you "get rich quick" content, you've probably seen videos about the Range Rover Loophole, also known as the G Wagon ...

How To Take Control of Your Finances with Supermodel Kim Alexis

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Alexis is a nutrition guru, but she started her career as one of the first supermodels— and managing the financial side of that did not come wit...

Financial Kinks with Sexpert Emily Morse

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole got a weird email, and that’s all we’re going to tell you here. You’ll have to listen to get the full story… and it’s a doozy. Origi...

"I Inherited Some Money... What Now?"

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 1/21/2022 Money Rehabber Jen put together this listener intervention for her bestie Chris, who is about to come into some inheritance...

U.S. Tax Code is an "Abomination" - Here's Tips To Navigate It with Former TurboTax CEO Bill Harris

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole talks a lot about how investing can help you grow wealth… but you know how you keep wealth? Smart tax strategy. Sure, tax talk can feel str...

"How Do I Get My 401(k) From an Old Job?"

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: you have a job at a company with 401(k) benefits and then... you quit (or the job quits you). The good news is that money is still yours...

Hidden Economic Principles That Can Change Your Life with Doug Howarth

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've been told that supply and demand is the major principle of economics; but Doug Howarth says that's only a piece of a larger puzzle. Doug is an e...

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger on Reaching Financial Independence by Ignoring the Joneses

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Iliza Shlesinger is one of the most accomplished and talented comedians in the world and today, she comes on the show to talk comic-onomics, the econo...

“How Do I Invest in Bonds? Help!” (Listener Intervention)

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Nicole talks to a Money Rehabber who has never invested in bonds… and isn’t sure if she should. Nicole explains how bonds work, what they of...

Which Stocks Are on Sale Right Now? with Kevin Simpson

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of Monday's market madness, the #1 question Nicole has been getting from Money Rehabbers has been: is now a good time to buy stocks? To ta...

Decoding Monday's Market Madness with Dr. Shane Shepherd

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Monday's stock market tumble, you might be asking yourself: what the heck is going on? Nicole is answering just that with the help of Dr. Shane ...

Market Craziness Explained with Peter Tuchman, the "Einstein of Wall Street"

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So... what the heck happened yesterday? Today, Nicole is joined by stockbroker and podcast host Peter Tuchman to decode yesterday's market dip. To su...

Hear How You Could Improve A Low Credit Score By An Average of 21 Points In 3 Days (Listener Intervention)

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your credit report is like your financial report card: it can really affect your financial future if you’re not acing your credit score. Today, a Mo...

Funny Business: The Money Trail of Comedy with Josh Johnson

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking about funny business. Not like the Sam-Bankman-Fried-on-trial-for-fraud, funny business. But legit funny business. The business...

5 Passive Income Side Hustles You Need To Know About

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole explains five opportunities to build passive income, the benefits of these five income streams, and what to watch out for. All investin...

How Nicole Negotiated Medical Debt: Listen and Learn!

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Nicole had a medical scare... which only got scarier when the bills started rolling in. Today, Nicole shares how she negotiated her medical...

Does Your Spouse Need Money Rehab? Here's What To Do

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money problems in relationships can be sneaky. Problems don't always arise from big juicy secrets. Sometimes they arise when a couple is super compati...

The Secret to Breaking the Stress Cycle with Dr. Susan David

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a hard day at work and struggled to pick yourself up by the bootstraps… or, whatever cliches people use to basically say: ignore w...

Suffering From "Money Dysmorphia?" Heres How To Cure It

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study done by Credit Karma found that nearly one-third of Americans grapple with money dysmorphia— a state of distorted perception of one's...

How to Get Paid for Doing What You Love

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole sits down with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles (the world’s first cupcake bakery), and Pizzana (a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias)....

The Money Trail of the 2024 Olympic Games

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We assume that the Olympic Games bring a sweet economic benefit to the host country. The truth is that the lucrative financial picture is questionable...

Kylie Jenner Created $14 Million Tax-Free Dollars For Her Daughter With This Loophole— and You Can Too!

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie Jenner set her five-year-old daughter Stormi up to have $14 million tax-free dollars in retirement using a loophole that you can use, too! No, y...

Need-To-Know Money Lessons from the WNBA with Nneka Ogwumike

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The business of sports is going through a revolution— and the transformation is perhaps the most dramatic at the WNBA. Today Nicole speaks to Nneka ...

"I Quit Gambling... Now What?" (Listener Intervention)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the rise and legalization of sports betting platforms, gambling has never been easier— and compulsive gambling has never had a lower barrier to...

DON’T Leave Money on the Table: How To Find The Right Credit Card (and Perks!) For You (Listener Intervention)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you were leaving money on the table… wouldn’t you want to know? Today, Nicole speaks to a Money Rehabber who feels like she could level-up her ...

Funny Money That Doesn't Make Cents with Comedian Fumi Abe

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for a new segment we're calling Funny Money, where Nicole gives bizarre headlines from business and finance, and a comedian gives their fa...