Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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 thinks she should. Today, Nicole gives her a plan to help her set some healthier habits.

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 Nasdaq 100 just rebalanced. Nicole explains what that means, and how it will impact fellow investors who Index Funds and Chill.

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 people are fascinated with this industry; so, Nicole wanted to feed that fascination through a totally frank conversation about stripping with Amanda, a stripper. And, by the way, that is an accepted term, Nicole asked.  In their conversation, Nicole asks...

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 responsibility to your #1 employee: yourself. Today Nicole goes through the four major types of retirement plans self-employed peeps should know about.

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 this with Entrepreneur Magazine editor-in-chief Jason Feifer on an episode of their podcast Help Wanted, and it's too good not to share with Money Rehabbers. In this conversation, they dig up their most embarrassing moments and workplace missteps, and decid...

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 and one of two managing partners of GOSPËL, a leading NYC nightclub in SoHo. He tells Nicole how he's pulled off a rare profit margin, how SVB affected bottle service, whether NYC's Mayor Eric Adams is a GOSPËL stan - and so much more.

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 with the recent student loan forgiveness ruling from the Supreme Court. The truth is, we're talking about a $39 billion oversight by a government partner— an oversight that might mean you're owed money (and an apology, if you ask us!).

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 to wire your brain to save more money.

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 have something to help you get started. Peter Tuchman— aka “the Einstein of Wall Street" recently did an episode of his MNN podcast "Trade Like Einstein," on this exact topic, featuring an interview with the newest intern at his group, Alishah. Alishah...

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 why did US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen fly across the world to meet with China's top economic policymakers?

Nicole answers an email from a listener who wants to know: will renewable energy companies ever outperform oil? Nicole's advice goes beyond market trends, and gets at the heart at the responsibility we have to both our financial future— and the future of the planet. Find Barron's list of top ESG companies here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/most-sustainable-esg-us-companies-1b5f70fd

Aurora James (the brilliant entrepreneur behind Brother Vellies, the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Friends and Family Collective) was preyed on by a loan shark. When she fought back, he offered to reduce her debt by $500,000 to sign a NDA. She didn't sign. Instead, she's used her story to protect female entrepreneurs from having to suffer the same challenges she did. Today, Aurora tells Nicole that $500...

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 aspiring ballerina to PhD, and which insights from psychology you should use in your next job interview. 

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 or have some hesitations about the business of personal business, you can’t argue the fact that Perez has been successful in building an online empire. But despite Perez’ success, he’s struggled financially. Today, Nicole talks to Perez about how he g...

The classic definition of recession is reactive, not proactive— which makes the definition totally useless for anyone looking to protect their money. But, there is a proven warning sign of a recession. Nicole explains how to read the signs, and what it means for our financial future.

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 internet where we pay for social media and our favorite content.

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 student loans, click here: https://studentaid.gov 

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 that still need to be done. Nicole argues that one of the smartest steps we can take to build the future we want, is to invest in the politicians we think can create this future. It’s also not breaking news that America’s representatives do not reflect...

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 money mindf*cks. 

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 talented actors make it big, and how you can position yourself financially to live the Hollywood dream.  You can learn more about Anjelah's book "Who Do I Think I Am?" here: https://anjelah.com/#book 

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-superstars, they were represented in their divorces by attorney Laura Wasser. Today, she gives you super divorce advice for free. Spoiler alert: this is one of our favorite episodes. You can read more about Laura here: https://wcmfamilylaw.com/laura-was...

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 MyPillow guy. And in addition to your money, American democracy is at stake. This is the fascinating situation facing Bob Zeidman, software forensics expert. Bob sits down with Nicole to share the story, unpack the consequences and give his insights on l...

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 bingo card— yeah, us either. On today's weekly headline recap, Nicole talks about the clash of the tech bro's— plus, the latest shenanigans in crypto.

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. Nicole talks to a listener who is in exactly this situation, albeit, with a pretty great leg-up. Plus, a stellar real estate financing tip from Scott Trench, CEO of the real estate investing platform BiggerPockets.

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 NFTs, and how a breakup over an art project can turn into a cash cow. Katie talks about the wise investments she’s made - and the times she missed out. You won’t want to miss this.