Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Episodes
This Is Devastating— Economically and Personally 🇮🇱
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had a plan for Money Rehab this week. But then the attacks in Israel happened. So, we decided to instead, dedicate this week to unpacking the money...
How To Invest in History with Darren Rovell
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 10.12.21 Today, Nicole dives into the world of alternative investing with Darren Rovell (The Action Network, ESPN, CNBC). Trust us: y...
All the Single Ladies Put Your Hands Up, and Get Down on One Knee
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 7/21/22 In the second part of Nicole's conversation with artist Skylar Grey, Skylar shares how she found love after her divorce, and ...
How Much Is a Hit Song Worth? with Musician Skylar Grey
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 7/20/22 The music business is one of the most cut-throat, complicated and capital-intensive industries in the world. To give Nicole a...
Silicone Valley: The Money Trail of Barbie Botox with Christine Chiu
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a trip to Silicone Valley. On this journey, Christine Chiu will be your tour guide. Along with many other accolades (Bling Empire, fashi...
Should You Quit Your Job? Here's The Formula from Nicole Walters
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode checks all of the boxes. Want the secret sauce to being a bigger player at your company? Check. Are you thinking about starting your own ...
Government Funding Is Gone For 3+ Million Americans — And No, This Isn't About Student Debt
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances, Nicole unpacks: student loan payment requirements be...
Making Money: From Master Counterfeiter to Renowned Artist
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Williams Jr. went from living in the projects in Chicago to making money. Literally. Arthur was one of the most prolific counterfeiters in Amer...
WTF is Private Equity - and Why It Matters with David Rubenstein
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 9.8.22 David Rubenstein is co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversat...
How Nicole Paid Off Her Debt... For Good
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 12.30.21 Like any good sponsor, Nicole can talk the talk because she’s been in Money Rehab herself. At one point, Nicole was in $5,...
Is Bankruptcy Ever the Right Move?
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 5.12.21 Nicole is joined by bankruptcy lawyer Todd Turoci to take an inside look at bankruptcy from start to finish, how to get debt ...
"My Debt Is Bigger Than My Income. What Should I Do?" (Listener Question)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole answers a question from a Money Rehabber whose debt outweighs her income. Her plan to repay her student debt was to pursue a career as a pilot,...
The Supreme Court Case That Could Turn Wall Street Into the Wild West
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's roundup of the headlines that affect you and your finances, Nicole covers the biggest Supreme Court case you haven't heard of (yet), th...
5 Pro Tips for Wannabe Homebuyers
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re caught up on your Money Rehab, you know that right now is… not an awesome time to buy a house. But if you are house-hunting like it’s ...
"What Should I Invest In?" (Listener Intervention)
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 2.16.22 Today’s Money Rehabber has had some major wins and huge losses by making risky investments. Now he just wants to know: can ...
Joy Mangano on Finding a Million-Dollar Idea (Change Maker)
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 12.17.21 Maybe you know Joy from her innovative products (hello, Miracle Mop!), or maybe you saw Jennifer Lawrence play Joy in the mo...
What Happens If You, Or Your Parents, Don't Have a Will?
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole breaks down how you can set up your will successfully… and the mess you could land in if you don’t. To follow this money trail, she...
How You Can Get Rockefeller-Rich in Two Steps
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to be a Rockefeller to build wealth like them. The money moves they made, anyone can try at home. The most critical of those money mo...
How To Profit From a Debt Ceiling Standoff
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances: Nicole follows the money trail of the American-Irani...
I Hope Your Business Burns Down with Pinky Cole
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pinky Cole wants your life to go up in flames. But not literally. Pinky is the owner of the popular restaurant brand Slutty Vegan, but before that, sh...
Finding Your Financial Soulmate
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 9.15.22 We are bullish on money tips (duh!), and when it comes to financial literacy, we say: the more, the merrier. That’s why Nic...
"I am in love with an apartment outside of my budget. What should I do?"
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 3.2.2022 Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You like...
Rebecca Minkoff on Debt, Design and a Floozy Clause
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 4.9.21 Nicole sits down with designer and fashion mogul Rebecca Minkoff for a frank talk about credit card debt, what it takes to bui...
How To Get Rich with Nely Galán
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, we are doing something fun: sharing the interview from when Nely Galán was on...
Let's Strike About It
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's weekly roundup of the headlines and how they affect your finances, Nicole tells you everything you need to know about the current labor str...
How To Become a Realtor with Selling the OC's Polly Brindle
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you've seen the real estate market go nuts, have you thought to yourself: how can I get in on this? Today, Nicole gets to the bottom of this questi...
Warren Buffett Is Selling Stock - Should You?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do Warren Buffett (one of the greatest investors of our time) and Micheal Burry (the guy in The Big Short who predicted the housing crash) have t...
Taylor Swift for President with Andrew Yang
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be cool if we got $1,000 a month from the government? Yeah, that’s what Andrew Yang thought when he ran for President. And somehow he…...
How To Write an Email That People Actually Open and Not "Having It All" with Laura Belgray
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to write emails that people actually open? Laura Belgray has you covered. Today, she gives Nicole some of her favorite tips and tricks for stella...
Why Entrepreneur Grant Cardone Is Getting Sued
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole unpacks the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances. Today: an update on the housing market and why entrepreneur Gra...
The Real Story of the Notorious "Bling Ring"
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 6/10/22 In the early 2000s, a group of teenagers collectively known as "The Bling Ring" reportedly stole over $3 million dollar’s w...
Meet Money Assistant: "How do I overcome financial trauma and start investing?"
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole is sharing the first episode of her new podcast Money Assistant, where she, along with her AI investing assistant Magnifi, give guests a...
3 AI Apps That Will Help You Crush Your Financial Goals
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole has spent her entire career connecting people with resources that will make their financial lives better. Of everything she's reported on, AI i...
A Trail of Smoke: The Saga of a Weed Kingpin's Criminal Enterprise and Jail Time
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before he was caught, Eric Canori's business was flying high. Literally. Before marijuana was legalized anywhere in the US, Eric ran one of the bigges...
Predictions For Car Prices and A Game-Changing Tesla Tragedy
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances: a tragedy at Tesla that might change the trajecto...
Confessions Of a Real Shopaholic
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicole talks to Avis Cardella: writer, author and recovering shopping addict. Avis describes how she fell into the downward spiral of...
"I Have Zero Savings. Help!" (Listener Intervention)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 11.26.2021 Today, Nicole has a Listener Intervention with a Money Rehabber who, in her words, “doesn’t have a penny in savings.”...
How To Stop Doing "Invisible Work," with Eve Rodsky
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 1.26.22 Eve Rodsky (author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space) joins Nicole to talk about how the wage gap doesn’t stop at wo...
Ryan Serhant on Investment Properties, Sales Tips and Hand Modeling (Change Maker)
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired on 10/1/21 Ryan Serhant, real estate mogul and star of Million Dollar Listing New York, tells Nicole his best advice for making sales...
The United States' Credit Score Takes a Hit— Here's What Happens Now
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, the United States did not ace its credit test. To unpack this story, and give a bonus insight as a recovering finance bro, Nicole ...
Driverless Cars Are Here, And It's Just The Beginning.
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Nicole unpacks the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances. Up today: the fate of driverless cars, how China's real e...
Assumable Mortgages: The Housing Hack That Will Save You Big
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Assumable mortgages are becoming everyone's favorite house-buying hack. Here's what they are, and how to get one. Want to start investing, but don't ...
Kate Somerville on Choosing a Path and Learning from Scams (Change Maker)
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired on 10.29.21 For most of her childhood, Kate Somerville struggled with the tumultuous hand she was dealt. Then, in one moment, she rec...
How WeWork's Potential Bankruptcy Might Raise Your Taxes
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they'll affect your finances: Zuck vs Muck is off, why WeWork's downward spiral...
ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia on Finding Your Billion Dollar Idea
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 5.4.22 Payal Kadakia, founder of the health app ClassPass, is brilliant— and a perfect example of a founder who keeps it real. Paya...
How Much Do TikTokkers Make? with Delaney Rowe
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 8.18.22 TikTok feels like a black box to a lot of people, us included! Today, we’re demystifying some questions around the platform...
Jim Kwik, Brain Coach, On Easy Tips To Improve Focus
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not just us: brain performance expert Jim Kwik confirms it's getting harder and harder to focus. But, our mind is a muscle, and today Jim explain...
Lauren and Cameron Hamilton (Love Is Blind) on Whether Working With Your Bae Is a Terrible Idea
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love Is Blind stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton tell Nicole about their unlikely love story, what life was like when the cameras stopped rolling, and ...
How Pro-Skater Paul Rodriguez Thinks About Job Security
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Paul Rodriguez became a pro skateboarder at 17, he was told he would only have a career until he was 30. But along the way, Paul made strategic d...
Three Things You NEED To Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not negotiating these three things, you're leaving money on the table. It's your hard-earned money, you might as well fight for it! Listen t...
Yellow Is The New Bankrupt
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know what Wednesday means - it's the weekly wrap-up of the biggest headlines on Wall Street. This week Nicole decodes the new crypto coin that is ...
5 New Tips To Save Money and the Planet
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good news: there's a lot of overlap in the actions that protect your wallet and the environment. Today, Nicole gives you five tips to get you explorin...
How Do I Overcome Financial and Marital Infidelity? Listener Intervention
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 7.22.21 Today’s episode is a classic story of girl meets boy, girl marries boy, boy takes girl’s name off of bank account and ste...
On Birkins and Knowing When to Walk Away with Sofia Franklyn
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 8.12.22 Sofia Franklyn (the host of Sofia with an F podcast, co-founder of Call Her Daddy, overall GOAT) is on the show to talk about...
How To Budget for a Wedding AND a House with Elaine Welteroth
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 8.26.22 In today's Change Maker episode, Nicole sits down with Elaine Welteroth— award-winning journalist, a TV host, the former ed...
The Ultra-Rich Use This Money Move To Get Richer, and You Can Too
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole explains how you might have a tax-advantaged line of credit right under your nose, without having any idea. She shares what that asset is and h...
Your Ticket To Post-Break-Up Financial Boot Camp
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're newly divorced or out of a relationship, you're probably adjusting to your new life as a single person; of course, there's a lot to that, bu...
Why We're Not Out of the Recession Woods Yet
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines in finance, Nicole explains why we're not celebrating a soft landing just yet, what you can expect fro...
How To AI-Proof Your Job
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To compliment Nicole's episode yesterday about AI helping you reach your financial goals, Nicole is sharing an episode of Help Wanted, the podcast she...
How AI Will Help You Achieve Financial Freedom
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably caught wind of people’s fears that AI will take jobs away from humans, or worse. But AI can actually help— not hurt— your financ...
Nicole Catches A Scammer On-Air!
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 8.26.21 A ~SCAMMER~ came for Nicole Lapin! To him, we say: Yeahhhh right. Not in this house! Listen to Nicole call him up and call hi...
Is "The Bachelor" Worth The Payday? with Kendall Long
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 5.26.21 Ever wonder how much being a contestant on The Bachelor is REALLY worth? In this financial confessions episode, Bachelor and ...
Home Insurance Hacks For Everyone (Even Renters!)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Homeowners insurance premiums are way up. Today, Nicole explains what gives, and how you can keep your costs low. And renters: don't skip this one! Co...
"I Shop To Cope With Grief. How Can I Quit?"
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today you'll hear from a Money Rehabber who lost her father two years ago and feels waves of grief on Father's Day. To cope, she spends more than she ...
A Big Stock Index Just Rebalanced - Here's What It Means and Why You Should Care
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Wednesdays, Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street and unpacks how they will affect your wallet. Up this week: the Nasd...
The Naked Truth About Strippers
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The TikTok algorithm is a weird place, so you might have seen a video of a stripper counting cash— many have gone viral. This is evidence of how peo...
Retirement Roadmap for the Self-Employed: The Four Essential Plans You Have To Know
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being self-employed can be awesome; you have freedom and perks that are unique to the entrepreneur life. But, this career also comes with more respons...
Lessons From Embarrassing Yourself on National Television
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole had a great appearance on Good Morning America… until she made one tiny mistake that she can’t stop thinking about. Nicole talked about thi...
Between The (Balance) Sheets of NYC's Exclusive Nightlife with Juriël Zeligman
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you think you know about nightlife is about to get turned upside down. You can thank Juriël Zeligman for that. Juriël is the co-founder a...
Were You Hurt By the Government's $39 Billion Mistake? Find Out!
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recent headlines on Wall Street make it seem like student loan forgiveness is back on, but, it's not... The real story doesn’t have anything to do w...
Hack Your Brain to Save More Money
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that the key to unlocking the next level of wealth is already programmed in your mind? Nicole gives you five research-backed hacks...
How To Get a Job on Wall Street
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your money journey has got you thinking: "I want to take this whole money-making thing from an extracurricular activity to my full-time jam," we ha...
How China's "Debt Bomb" Will Affect Your Investments
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that China's ticking "debt bomb" might not have anything to do with you if you're living outside of Asia; but if that were true, then ...
"Should I Stop Investing In Oil Even Though It Makes Me Money?" Listener Question
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole answers an email from a listener who wants to know: will renewable energy companies ever outperform oil? Nicole's advice goes beyond market tre...
A Loan Shark Offered Aurora James $500,000 To Keep Quiet. Her Silence Cannot Be Bought.
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aurora James (the brilliant entrepreneur behind Brother Vellies, the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Friends and Family Collective) was preyed on by a loan sh...
Change Maker: Amy Cuddy, Scientist, on Boosting Confidence and Finding your “Thing”
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 6.25.21 Dr. Amy Cuddy (you know her as the genius behind the “power pose” research) joins Nicole to talk about how she went from ...
Rebuilding after Bankruptcy with Perez Hilton
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 3.2.22 When you think of Perez Hilton, you probably think of his famous and sometimes infamous blog. Whether you live for the drama o...
The Recession Warning Bell Is Ringing
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The classic definition of recession is reactive, not proactive— which makes the definition totally useless for anyone looking to protect their money...
Your Internet Bill is About To Get Higher - But It's Not What You Think
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street, Nicole unpacks the biggest stories that hint at the future of an ultra-monetized in...
What the Supreme Court Ruling Means For Your Student Loans
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the Supreme Court rejected President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what this decision means for your loans. For all things s...
Why Investing in Politics Pays Dividends
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy birthday America! In the spirit of July 4th, we are celebrating all the things that makes America special and committing to make the changes tha...
How To Overcome Money Mindf*cks and Achieve Financial Independence
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July eve, Money Rehabbers! In the spirit of the holiday, Nicole has a special message about financial independence, and how to overcome m...
Change Maker, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Comedian
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 4.13.22 Entertainment is a tough business to break into. But why? Today, Nicole talks to Anjelah Johnson-Reyes about why so few talen...
How to Get Divorced without Losing Everything
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 3.31.22 What do Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera, Johnny Depp and Dr. Dre have in common? Other than being mega-sup...
How Bob Zeidman Won $5 Million From the MyPillow Guy and What It Means for the Future of America
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you win $5 million dollars in a contest... but never get the money. Now, imagine the person who owes you is Mike Lindell. Yeah, the MyPi...
Choose Your Fighter: Musk vs. Zuck
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For one fleeting afternoon, it seemed like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk were going to fight in a cage match. If you didn’t have this on your 2023 b...
"Should I Buy a House or Pay Off My Debt?" Listener Intervention
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do I pay off student debt? Should I buy a house? These questions are tough enough to answer alone… but when combined? That’s next-level tough....
Actress & NFT Collector Katie Cassidy on NFTs, Nudes and Self Love (Change Maker)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally published 5.7.21 Star of DC comic's Arrow Katie Cassidy joins Nicole today to talk about making your own crypto, collecting and creating NF...
How To Buy Your First Home with Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wannabe first-time homebuyers: How are you doing? Are you hanging in? If you are having a hard time, you are certainly not alone; it is not a simple t...
Listen as Money Rehabber's Bank Account Grows 5% With One Click
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be a fly on the wall as Nicole walks a listener through buying a certificate of deposit (CD) that will yield 5% returns. To learn more about the CD La...
Is Beyoncé Making Inflation Worse?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's recap of the financial headlines and what they mean for your wallet: how this bear market will affect your investments, what New Zealan...
Could Empty Office Buildings Tank the Economy?
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With rising interest rates and work-from-home policies, commercial real estate is on life support. To dig into the resulting consequences, Nicole call...
How To Build Generational Wealth
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Juneteenth we celebrate the end of slavery, acknowledge how much progress still needs to be made, and commit to make that progress. We can’t say ...
Inside a Romance Scam Part 2: There Is Life After the Scam
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 6.21.22 With scams on the rise, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself— and to know how to recover financially if you ...
Inside a Romance Scam: “I went from the happiest I'd ever been to hitting rock bottom.”
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 6/20/22 The incidence of catfishing, also known as romance scamming, has dramatically increased over the course of the pandemic. The ...
A Hot Take on the Right Investing Moves for This Economy
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an inflection point for investors. Treasury yields were looking amazing, and now some famed investors are casting shade. Stocks, on the other ...
Crypto Hackers Caught Red-Handed
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole unpacks the headlines this week that will affect your wallet. Up today: the hacking of Mt. Gox.
“I Feel Behind on Retirement Savings. How Can I Catch Up?”
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is not easy to build up retirement savings. And if you're feeling that stress, you’re not alone. Last year, a survey found that 55% of Americans ...
How to Make Money from Dividends
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 2.7.22 Today Nicole shares how to make some serious dough from the beautiful force of dividends. Tune in to get your $!
"How Can I Budget When My Income Is Inconsistent?" (Listener Intervention)
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 9.10.21 Today’s Money Rehabber Kevin wants to provide for his family. But he’s struggled to make a budget because his income reli...