Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Episodes
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...
5 Tips to Manage Financial Anxiety
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s because of the seemingly never-ending round of layoffs, the looming debt ceiling or just the general uncertainty of the future, the cur...
How To Confront Your Workplace Nemesis
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you come face-to-face with someone who really wronged you... what do you do? This happened recently to editor in chief of Entrepreneur M...
How Toxic Leadership Affects Stock Price
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole gives her weekly roundup of headlines that affect you and your finances. On deck today: what do Twitter, Activation Blizzard and Vice have in c...
Does It Pay to Be a Reality TV Show Villain?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know the old cliche “there’s no such thing as bad press?" Well, that’s easy enough to say, but it’s another thing to live it. Just ask Kar...
What a Government Shutdown Means for Your Money
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that the U.S. government could default on its loans as early as June 1st, if an agreement on the debt ceiling isn...
Encore: Mom-fluencers, Should Family Be Monetized?
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally Aired 7.1.22 Influencing can be a lucrative and worthwhile venture, but in the case of mom-fluencers, it gets a little more complicated. Pa...
Encore: Change Maker: Entrepreneur Brit Morin on Teaching Your Kids the Value of a Dollar and Relationship OKRs
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 5/14/2021 Nicole catches up with Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co and co-founder of Offline Ventures. They cover what it’s like to ...
Zillow Co-Founder Spencer Rascoff's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are more resources than ever on how to start your own business— but not all of these resources are good ones. You don’t need to have run a b...
Lily Collins' Cautionary Tale: Should You Get Jewelry Insurance?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen in entertainment news this week that Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix show Emily in Paris, had her engagement ring stolen. As ...
411 on Debt Ceiling 911
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this episode your markets pulse check: debt ceiling, Fed rates, student loans... oh my!
How to Show Mom You Care on Mother's Day Without Breaking the Bank
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and for those who are tight with their moms, this day is a big deal. But as much as we want to celebrate ou...
Mortgage Hacks That Will Save You Big
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you know that homeownership is right for you and your finances, you’re facing an uphill battle in this market. But, there are ways you can win—...
The Coronation: Good for Business or Royal Pain?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experts project that the coronation of King Charles III will cost British taxpayers at least £100 million pounds. So the big question is: what’s th...
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Her Biggest Money Mistakes, Wins and Everything In Between
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is more than just a triple threat— she’s a singer, dancer, actor, host, mother, wife, producer and entrepreneur. Adrienn...
Another Bank Bites the Dust. What Happens Now?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RIP First Republic. Nicole breaks down why First Republic failed, how the pieces are being picked up, and what it means for First Republic customers a...
Disney Dunks on DeSantis
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is Governor DeSantis of Florida prepping for his rumored 2024 Presidential campaign? Picking a fight with Disney World, of course. Nicole demystif...
The Price of Met Gala Admission
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The day is has arrived— the Super Bowl of fashion, the Oscars of the East: the Met Gala. Today, Nicole breaks down how much your favorite celebs hav...
Encore: Monetizing your Passion and the Kardashian-Jenner Monopoly with Amanda Hirsch (of @NotSkinnyButNotFat)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired 8/2/22 The hilarious and wonderful Amanda Hirsch (of @notskinnybutnotfat) is here to answer two big questions: 1) How to monetize you...
Encore: “I’m coming into an inheritance after my divorce. How should I use that money?” (Listener Intervention)
29 Apr 2023
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...
A Webby-Worthy Conversation with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! We won a Webby! And, humble brag, we also got a second Webby nomination and two Webby honors. For everyone who voted: thank you, it means t...
Let's Tok About the Ban
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. government is very seriously considering banning the hugely popular social media app TikTok. In fact, Montana recently became the first state...
Bed Bath and Bust
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street (so far) this week. The biggie everyone is talking about? Bed Bath and Beyond's bankruptcy. Ni...
How To Make Your Kids Millionaires
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have kids? Do you want them to be wealthy from the womb? Yeah, we thought so. Today, Nicole shares three tips that parents can use to set their...
The Foolproof Way to Slide Into Someone's DMs
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out, you can build relationships with industry leaders by sliding into their DMs. Today, a special guest deconstructs how he successfully used s...
Calling All Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and Cash App Users: You Need To Watch Out For This Tax Issue
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Say you throw your card down at brunch with friends and everyone pays you back via Venmo. Because of some changes to how the IRS collects income data ...
Are MLMs Pyramid Schemes?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to MLMs (multi-level marketing) brands, Nicole is torn. She's heard some horror stories exposing an exploitative underbelly of MLMs, but...
Never Get Lowballed Again With This Tip From Bozoma Saint John
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever seen a Pepsi, Apple Music, Uber, or Netflix marketing campaign that you liked, Bozoma (Boz) Saint John probably had something to do w...
Gabby Reece's Exercises for Health and Wealth
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're slammed at work, you might think that you don't have time for your health. But, as multi-hyphenate Gabby Reece will tell you, taking good ca...
How to Sell Anything, Even If You Hate Sales
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Money Rehabbers: have you listened to Help Wanted (Nicole's podcast with Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer) yet? If not, we gotchu! Today, enj...
What Happens If You Don't File Your Taxes? Plus, Confessions of a Former Auditor
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow tax procrastinators, if you haven't filed your taxes yet, Nicole answers all of your questions, including: do I reeeeally have to? Plus, a repr...
Prices Have Been on the Rise— Here's What To Expect
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our weekly vibe check on the economy, and today we're getting nerdy. Nicole breaks down recent unemployment numbers, consumer confidence...
How Sona Movsesian Became the "World's Worst Assistant" to Conan O'Brien
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole is joined by Sona Movsesian, cohost of the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Conan O’Brien’s longtime assistant and New York Tim...
The Supreme Court’s Conflict of Interest Problem
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made headlines when it was revealed that he had not disclosed his luxury vacations with Republican donor Harlan ...
This Founder Was Rejected By VC Funds— and She's Thankful
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Daniella Pierson, at 23, pitched her newsletter The Newsette for VC funding she was "laughed out of the room." Cut to the present: she still owns...
Can't-Miss Tax Advice with the CPA That Makes Taxes Cool
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's right: Lorilyn Wilson is our new favorite CPA who makes taxes *actually* kinda fun. Nicole holds nothing back and asks all the burning tax ques...
How To Not Get Audited
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
T-2 weeks-ish until Tax Day. How we celebrating? By freaking out over the idea of getting audited? Not anymore! Nicole shares her top tips for a squea...
The Real Cost of Coachella
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Go-chella or no-chella? Nicole breaks down how much seeing the biggest names in music— and more importantly, posing in front of the ferris wheel— ...
How First Citizens' Acquisition of SVB Could Change the Startup World Forever
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the biggest bank you've never heard of (First Citizens Bank) purchased what was left of the fallen SVB. The purchase is part of First Citiz...
This Trader Can Make $20K+ In One Day. Here's How.
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole has always opted for slow-and-steady investing versus hyped-up, get-rich-quick trading. But, there are trading strategies that are more calcula...
Something is Rotten in Rotterdam
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild week on Wall Street and it's only Wednesday. Nicole brings you three ginormous stories dominating the financial news cycle, that reac...
Tax Hacks for Small Businesses
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're nearing Federal Tax Day... which, we can all agree is the worst national holiday these 50 states have to offer. But regardless, we have to celeb...
Warren Buffett's Favorite Investments
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you know Nicole, you know she loves to Index Fund and Chill. As it turns out, so does the investing GOAT Warren Buffett. Here's how to invest like ...
The Conspiracy at Signature Bank
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The same day the FDIC swooped in and did damage-control with Silicon Valley Bank, regulators also shut down Signature Bank. But according to Signature...
6 Signs Your Company Is Headed Toward Layoffs
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagining a scenario in which you get laid off is not a fun thought exercise. We all want to have job security, and it’s stressful to think that we ...
Credit Sus
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines (so far) this week on Wall Street, including: the latest on the banking crisis, UBS' ginormous acquisition of...
A Safe Investment for Volatile Times
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know a safe investment isn't as sexy as a startup with the potential to go to the moon. But say that startup ends up being a... Silicon Valley Bank...
You Can Pay To Be Verified on Instagram— Here's Why It Matters
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media apps (first Twitter, now Meta) are testing a premium offering where users can pay to have their accounts verified, signified by the infam...
How To Overcome A Financial Crisis
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of SVB's destruction this week, economic anxiety is high. So now more than ever, it's important to have perspective. Today, Nicole joins N...
An SVB Employee Pulls Back the Curtain
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, a lot of people are turning to industry insiders for answers on SVB’s crash, but the people who we really should be listening to now, are...
From the Floor of the Stock Exchange: Trade Like Einstein
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investing/trading nerds: Nicole is about to introduce you to your new favorite podcast. Last week, MNN launched another A+ podcast, if we say so ourse...
This Founder's Funds are Frozen at Silicon Valley Bank. Here's Her Crisis Management 101.
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole is looking at SVB through two lenses: a historical perspective that explores how similar SVB's story really is to the '08 crash and the ...
The Rise and Fall of Silicon Valley Bank
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, marks the biggest failure in the banking system since 2008. Here's what happened, why, and what’s to co...
Science-Backed Hacks for Networking
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Nicole's experience, networking and building relationships has been the single most valuable resource for her career. But let's be honest: networki...
What a Toxic Cloud Over Ohio Has To Do With Railroad Sick Leave Policy
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, a toxic cloud hung over Ohio. Reports have focused on the chemical reactions that led this to take place… but the real origin of this ev...
Elon Musk's Amazon Strategy Backfires
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines (so far) this week on Wall Street, including: the breaking updates on interest rates, the latest crypto compa...
Why Gold is a Popular Investment and How To Invest
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, the price of gold has increased during times of economic crisis. The natural questions are: why? And, how? As in: if gold is a good inve...
Pro Tips for Selling Your House with Jon Grauman of Netflix's Buying Beverly Hills
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a wealth of advice out there for homebuyers. But what about sellers? Nicole sits down with Jon Grauman of Netflix's Buying Beverly Hills to ta...
Cheryl Burke on the Money Trail of "Dancing with the Stars" and Mental Health in the Dance Community
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 26 (!) seasons, Cheryl Burke announced in November that she would be retiring from Dancing with the Stars. If you're asking "what is she doing n...
Sal Khan on Fundraising 101 and Free Education
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Money Rehab, you’ve heard from the smartest business minds running profitable businesses (and you’re welcome for that). You’ve heard from exe...
Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Multimillion Dollar Business with Nely Galán
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole welcomes the newest member of the Money News Network podcast fam, "Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico" with Nely Galán. Money Maker is the podcast fo...
Which Interest Rates Do the Fed Control?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that the Fed sets interest rates... but it's not the interest rate you'll pay for a mortgage. To unpack what it really means, and what it mean...
What's Going On With Student Loan Forgiveness?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For a while, you couldn't scroll Instagram without seeing an update on the student loan moratorium. And now... crickets. But there's still a lot going...
"It was terrifying." Maks Chmerkovskiy on Fleeing Ukraine One Year Ago
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Maks Chmerkovskiy, who was in Ukraine w...
364 Days of War in Ukraine
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On February 24th of last year, Russia invaded Ukraine. So a year later, where are we? No one has won the war, that much is certain. But is someone win...
The Supreme Court vs. The Internet
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole unpacks the biggest headlines of the week (so far) that will affect your wallet. This week, she's covering a Supreme Court case that will decid...
Using Cash to Save Money with Stephanie Ruhle
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cash as a tool for saving sounds counterintuitive, no? Just listen. Stephanie Ruhle is a GOAT in the broadcast journalism space. She is the Host of 11...
How To Negotiate With Your Bank, Your Landlord and Your Boss
20 Feb 2023
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 ...
How Charlie Javice's Company Frank Fooled JP Morgan
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of Charlie Jarvice, founder of Frank, the a student-aid platform designed to help students apply for federal student aid. Charlie so...
You Need a Prenup. Here's Why.
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why talk about prenups so close to Valentine's Day? Because prenups aren't the un-romantic, love-squashing contract you think they are. Prenups can ac...
Can Microsoft Make Bing a Thing?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft, stop trying to make fetch happen. Nicole gives you the download on the biggest news coming out of Wall Street, so you can make your finance...
Inside a Florist's Valentine's Day with Jim McCann, Founder & Chairman at 1-800 Flowers.com
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's special Valentine's Day episode, Nicole is joined by Jim McCann, Founder & Chairman at 1-800 Flowers.com. After this conversation, you'll n...
How To Find Free Money for Your “Oh Sh*t” Fund
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole used to have to explain to people why they needed an emergency fund; but after the pandemic and recent natural disasters... we get it. But even...
The MVP of Retirement Investments with Ramit Sethi
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many funds in the financial world. We’ve talked about index funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds… and believe it or n...
Four Hacks for Getting Out of Credit Card Debt
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole goes beyond the typical budgeting advice, and brings you four pro tips for getting that debt monkey off of your back.
Egg Prices Forecast: Sunny (Side Up)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the pun, we had to. Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street this week— from egg prices, to the latest job numbers and beyo...
The Cautionary Tale of Brangelina
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's separation is, frankly, not relatable— there are some lessons from their story that can help anyone going throu...
How Layoffs Affect Stock Prices and Other Earnings Secrets
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the thick of earnings seasons, which means public companies are showing their financial report cards for the past quarter. Nicole shares the...
What The Fed?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole decodes the latest Fed meeting and what it means for your savings account.
Breaking News: The Largest Corporate Fraud Ever
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole catches you up on the biggest headlines of the week (so far), including the breaking story that might be the biggest corporate fraud... ever.