Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Food is a critical expense; you need it to survive (obviously!)… and that’s what makes it such a sneaky financial blindspot. Beyond the vanilla coupon-clipping advice you’ve heard before, Nicole shares eight fresh ways to save at the grocery store.  And, check-out this app that saves you money on groceries, while saving the planet: https://toogoodtogo.org/en/  $ Investors: Robinhood has the only I...

“Gut health” isn’t a sexy combination of words… let’s be honest. But taking care of your gut might be the most important step in taking care of your overall health— which in turn, helps your wallet. If you’re feeling 100%, you’re more likely to perform better at work, have less medical debt, and be energized enough to go to whatever networking event you know you should probably go to. To make gut...

You’ve probably heard some brokerages say they're "member SIPC." Have you ever wondered what it means to be member SIPC? It's definitely not a cool Soho House-esque club that you’re missing out on. But, it is a club that you definitely want your brokerage to be in. Nicole explains with SIPC insurance is, how it's different from FDIC insurance, and why you want to make sure your brokerage has it.

Is the social media algorithm sending you manifesting money content? Us too. But, should we be paying attention to it? The internet’s favorite expert on manifesting money, Aliza Kelly, is here to explain how she’s manifested money, and how you can too.  Originally aired 8.10.2022 Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters? Check out Greenlight, the best money app and debit card for famil...

Can we ask you something? Have you ever paused, mid-shower, because you can’t remember if you actually shampooed your hair already? If you’re guilty of this, then you need Jim Kwik. From remembering your bosses’ birthday, to getting remembered by clients, Jim tells Nicole all his best tricks to make your mind work for you. $ Investors: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every...

If we told you there was free money you were leaving on the table… you’d probably think that I’m lying. But it’s true. Today, Nicole tells you where free money is hiding in plain sight, and how to make sure you leave nothing on the table. To check if you qualify for IRS deductions and credits, go here: https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters?...

ET(F) phone home?  It may sound too sci-fi, but robo-investing can help you meet your financial goals— and, at a fraction of the cost of working with a human advisor. Today, Nicole explains why we should all lean into robots. To find the best investing app for you, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/5JRVPwmO $ Investors: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you cont...

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 Lauren bought, click here.

A down payment on a home will probably be the biggest transaction you’ll ever make in your life… and if you’ve been diligent about contributing to your 401(k), you might be tempted to fund your down payment from that nest egg. It's allowed, but comes with strings attached. Nicole explains the 411 on using a 401(k) to buy your dream home. Originally aired 01-10-2023 Want the kiddos in your life to...

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 recent conversation with Scott Sanborn, the CEO of LendingClub, who shares Nicole's passion for making lending more equitable. Nicole and Scott unpack who gets hurt in traditional systems of lending, how to use credit as a tool and "good debt." Origin...

Originally aired 03.03.23 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 next?" You might be asking the wrong question. In this conversation, she explains why. Plus, Nicole asks Cheryl to how much DWTS pros and celebs get paid and spoiler alert: the rumored numbers are way, way off. Want the kiddo...

The “old money aesthetic” is having a moment. At the time Nicole recorded this, #oldmoney had nearly 12 billion views on TikTok and #oldmoneyoutfitfashion had 433 million views. But despite all of that, Nicole has a hot take: for the first time in centuries, new money is more coveted than old money. She explains. Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters? Check out Greenlight, the best...

While we don't have a crystal ball, we do have Scott Galloway (Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot with Kara Swisher)— so today, Nicole and Scott try to tell the future. They cover all the big economic questions for 2024: where the opportunities will be in the market, whether NVIDIA is even cool anymore, what the year will hold for wannabe homeowners and a w...

The Medical Medium (Anthony William) is a healer and a #1 NYT bestselling author with a huge, loyal following in the health and wellness space. For some reasons that Nicole and Anthony go into today, Anthony is controversial... but that's not really what this conversation is about. Instead, you’ll hear how the health and wellness space has changed since the Medical Medium came to dominate the cate...

Originally aired 03.10.23 In Nicole's experience, networking and building relationships has been the single most valuable resource for her career. But let's be honest: networking is hard, and not always fun. That's where Jon Levy comes in. Jon is a behavioral scientist specializing in connection, and today he tells Nicole science-backed hacks for successful relationship-building. Want the kiddos i...

Originally aired 03.02.23 On Money Rehab, you’ve heard from the smartest business minds running profitable businesses (and you’re welcome for that). You’ve heard from executives at Lyft, FICO, The Carlyle Group and many more… but today, Nicole is doing something different. She's sitting down with one of the smartest minds running a nonprofit business: Sal Khan of Khan Academy— the hugely popular,...

Originally aired 05.16.23 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 Kara Alloway. Kara was brought onto the show The Real Housewives of Toronto, and quickly became the villain. Or, as she says, the anti-hero (cue Taylor Swift). Today, Kara tells Nicole how she got cast in this villain role, how it affe...

Originally aired 02.10.23 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 not, there’s more. Today, Nicole sits down with financial expert and author Ramit Sethi to talk about a new addition to the fund family: target date funds. For more Ramit, check out: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ Want th...

Nearly 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. owe significant medical debt, totaling $195 billion nationwide. Today, Nicole gives three tips to help you manage— or even cancel— your medical debt.

Do you want to get insider tax-free shopping deals? Or, crush your financial goals? How about free stuff from your favorite stores? In this episode, Nicole will teach you how to accomplish all this simply by writing a few notes on your calendar. Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters? Check out Greenlight, the best money app and debit card for families (and get one month free!): http...

Today, Nicole nerds out on the fascinating biz of Botox with Nicci Levy, the CEO and founder of aesthetics brand Alchemy 43. Yes, Nicole and Nicci get into everything you wanted to know about cosmetic procedures, but beyond that, Nicole and Nicci use the cosmetics industry as a case study to talk about crucial elements of any business— like, unit economics, marketing, patents, entering in a crowde...

Nicole has always opted for slow-and-steady investing versus hyped-up, get-rich-quick trading. But, there are trading strategies that are more calculated, and can almost act as an insurance policy against risk of losses. To give us the masterclass on these strategies and more is investing expert Dominique Broadway. All investment and trading strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on...

In honor of the Golden Globes this Sunday, Nicole is sharing an interview with the woman behind one of the most acclaimed films of the year: Diana Nyad. Diana was the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, swimming over 100 miles in fifty-three hours... in her sixties— which is now the subject of Netflix's film NYAD. Diana joined Nely Galán on the MNN podcast Money Maker and shared the stories...

The Golden Globes are this Sunday, and out of all the picks for the best dramas of the year, the biggest drama might actually be… the Golden Globes themselves. Today, Nicole unpacks why the Golden Globes were almost canceled in every sense of the word, and the gigantic money trail behind the operation. Plus, Nicole spills the tea on how much actresses spend for glam and it is... insanity.

Money Rehab Jen is investing and seeing her money grow; now she wants to know... when can she actually benefit from those gains and take some money out of her brokerage account? Nicole shares tips investors can use for deciding when, and how much, to take out of their investments.