Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

"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...

Paige Adams-Geller, Founder, on Overcoming Financial Trauma and Creating a Denim Empire

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 3.21.21 Fashion mogul and denim maven Paige Adams-Gellar (yes, the creator of PAIGE jeans) discuss how she built her business by trus...

"How Should We Teach Our Teens About Money When We Are Not Great At It Ourselves?" (Listener Intervention)

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Because personal finance isn’t taught in school, when it comes to money, we turn to the source for all of our answers to the questions that don’t ...

Gas Prices Are About To Go Up. Here's How To Save!

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'll be honest, we have some bad news: gas prices are going to jump in July. Nicole explains the change, and how— despite the price hikes— you ca...

The Small Oversight That Could Bankrupt You

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flood insurance. It sounds super boring and a "not now" issue, but it's actually a huge deal that could f*ck you over. Nicole explains how floods are ...

Binance Is Getting Sued. Here's How Crypto Will Be Affected.

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The SEC is suing Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and the company’s CEO Changpeng Zhao for 13 different securities violations. Nicole...

Why Stock Market Downturns Are Actually Good

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It sounds extremely counterintuitive, but pro investors root for market downturns. In the second part of their conversation, Nicole and Josh Brown (Th...

Financial Kinks with Sexpert Emily Morse

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 10.22.21 Nicole got a weird email, and that’s all the details you're going to get. You’ll have to listen to get the full story…...

Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder, on Unapologetically Following Her Gut and How Getting Fired Kick-Started her Company (Change Maker)

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 6.2.21 Melissa Ben-Ishay tells Nicole Baked by Melissa’s whirlwind origin story, her tips on building a team, and how she learned t...

This Five-Minute Exercise Can Catapult Your Career

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the term “personal brand” first entered the zeitgeist, people were stoked to talk about it—but the conversation went sour because, let's be...

You May Be Richer Than You Think. Here's Why.

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole gives her weekly pulse check on Wall Street. Today: the complicated story of America's household savings. By some metrics, the average American...

Student Loans and the Debt Ceiling Deal

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday night, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy revealed a 99-page debt deal that would stop the U.S. from defaulting on its debt and raise the d...

Encore: How to Get an Amazing Mentor

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 5.24.21 A dream mentorship is hard to come by - especially when you’re cold emailing someone who’s successful and in-demand. But...

Encore: "We finally have some extra money. How should we spend it?" (Listener Intervention)

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 10.19.21 Today’s Money Rehabbers (AKA the best couple ever) have had some good news in the money department lately. Their bank acco...

Encore: Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, on Meek Mill and the Justice System (Change Maker)

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 11.10.21 Today Nicole sits down with Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, an organization that aims to transform probation and parol...

Encore: Money Rehab Court, Case of Girlfriend Versus Boyfriend

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 9.16.21 In the financial justice system, money-related crimes are considered especially heinous. In Lapin Land, the dedicated Rehabbe...

Unlocking Memorial Day Weekend's Biggest Sales

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole shares the biggest bargains to look out for this weekend, plus one cautionary tale.

SLUGs, Car Prices, and Good Inflation News

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole gives her weekly pulse check on Wall Street. Today: SLUGs (but not the slimy kind), the confusing story on car pricing trends and, dare we say,...

"Good Debt" Is Real. Here's How To Use It.

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole gives you a way to fight back against a system that’s typically set-up against you: lending. Along the way, she shares insights from a...

Introducing Mind The Business: Money Management to Keep You on the Right Track

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nicole hands over the mic to money experts Jannese and Austin, who host the show “Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories." In this...

Encore: Money Tips When You Have No Money

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 8.24.2021 A lot of financial experts target money advice to people who have money. But what if you don’t? Today, a Money Rehabber a...

Encore: Tips for the Twenty-Something Investor

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired 1/20/22 Nicole’s said it before and she’s here to say it again: your most important asset isn’t money, it’s not even Dogecoin...