Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Originally aired 11.10.21 Today Nicole sits down with Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance, an organization that aims to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing. Nicole and Robert talk about the current problems with the justice system, and how the financial repercussions of these problems affect us all.  To learn more abou...

Originally aired 9.16.21 In the financial justice system, money-related crimes are considered especially heinous. In Lapin Land, the dedicated Rehabbers who investigate these financial fibs are members of an elite squad known as the Money Rehab Court. These are their stories. DUM-DUM!

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

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 inflation news.

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."

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 episode of "Mind the Business," Austin and Jannese unpack how fellow biz owners can manage their finances, track cash flows and choose the best business accounts.

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 asks Nicole for the type of financial advice that doesn’t cost a dime.

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, it’s time. The good news is that if you’re in your twenties, you’re rich in time—but you’re going to need to use it wisely. Today’s episode, you’ll learn how to do exactly that.

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 current economic situation has many of us worried about money. Today, Nicole shares five tips to make yourself feel better on the hard days.

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 Magazine, Jason Feifer— and how he handled it had Nicole shook. Today, Nicole shares this story, as told in her podcast with Jason, Help Wanted. Jason and Nicole have different approaches to confrontation, but they agree on the best mechanism to achie...

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 common? We'll give you a hint: it's not most likely to succeed...

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 affected her, and how she look...

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't reached in Congress. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, we'd likely face a government shutdown. Today, Nicole explains what a government shutdown would mean for your finances, and how you should prepare.

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. Parenting content can be educational, aspirational and empowering. But what happens when your kid becomes a stream of income?  Nicole talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of mom-fluencers with Jo Piazza, author and host of the amazing podcast th...

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 be romantic partners with your business partner, how to teach your kids how to save $$$ and which Silicon Valley strategies Brit uses at home.

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 business successfully to start an Instagram and say you have, right? So if you are thinking of starting your own company, you should to be informed by the brightest minds who will give you real advice, not any of the phony hacks and short-cuts and clickba...

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 so often is the case, when we hear a story like this, we put ourselves in the headlines: what would happen if my engagement ring, or a family heirloom, was stolen… what would you do? Would you be protected? Today, Nicole explains your insurance option...

Consider this episode your markets pulse check: debt ceiling, Fed rates, student loans... oh my!

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 our moms, we also want to make sure we’re not straying from our spending plan. Today, Nicole shares five ways to do something special for mom, without breaking the bank.

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— if you’re thoughtful about your mortgage strategy. So today, Nicoles gives you her two-part mortgage cheat code that ultimately shrinks the amount you’ll pay for your house by the time it’s really yours.  If you're stumped on whether buying a home is ri...

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 the ROI? Will the coronation help or hurt the British economy? Nicole digs into both sides of the argument, and ultimately, gives some advice to the crown (you're welcome!). Find the Money Rehab episode with The Points Guy here: https://link.chtbl.com/fzs...

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is more than just a triple threat— she’s a singer, dancer, actor, host, mother, wife, producer and entrepreneur. Adrienne joined Nely Galan on MNN's Money Maker for a conversation packed with advice and lessons. Adrienne shares how she turned around bad credit, what the Kardashians taught her about hard work, how she started creating entrepreneurial opportunities from her...

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 and investors. For a pulse check on your local bank, check their Weiss rating here: https://weissratings.com/

How is Governor DeSantis of Florida prepping for his rumored 2024 Presidential campaign? Picking a fight with Disney World, of course. Nicole demystifies the Disney vs. DeSantis headlines and unpacks what's at stake for the biggest employer in Florida. To support the LGBTQ+ community in Florida, check out these resources: https://www.eqfl.org/ https://www.transinclusivegroup.org/ https://www.glaad...

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 have spent to walk the Met Gala carpet tonight (spoiler alert: it's a small fortune). But here's the million-dollar question: can the Met Gala stay relevant in a world that increasingly holds celebrities accountable for how they use their influence— and w...