Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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 sold her company to JP Morgan for $175 million. But the sale was predicated on a big lie. Nicole unpacks the twisted story, what it means for your data, and how student aid applicants can find (legit) resources. FAFSA Resources: https://studentaid.gov/...

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 actually make your relationship stronger, *if* you have the right kind of conversation. Today, Nicole shows you how.

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 finances benefit from the headlines.

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 never see flowers the same, and you'll definitely stop and smell the roses— we guarantee it. Plus, Jim has the best tip around saving on Valentine's Day we've ever heard. You can't afford to miss this one!

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 though most people know they need an emergency fund, there are still some question marks around how much they need, or the best way to save. Nicole explains all. Plus, she teaches you how to find free money.

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/

Nicole goes beyond the typical budgeting advice, and brings you four pro tips for getting that debt monkey off of your back.

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 beyond— and tells you how the latest news in the financial world will affect your wallet.

While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's separation is, frankly, not relatable— there are some lessons from their story that can help anyone going through a divorce protect their financial health. Nicole tells the story and shares those lessons.

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 three most important metrics investors need to watch in order to pick winning investments during this financial szn.

Nicole decodes the latest Fed meeting and what it means for your savings account.

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.

Spoiler alert: this topic isn't sexy, but it is extremely important.

Nicole unpacks the Taylor Swift vs. Ticketmaster drama, and how it will affect the next concert you try to see (even if you're not a Swiftie). Plus, by the end of this episode, you'll learn how to see the biggest live events for free! Our favorite price. Here's the magic site Nicole mentions in the show: https://1iota.com/

If you prioritize shopping at stores that have stellar return policies, and skip the ones that don’t, you give yourself insurance on the purchases that give "Instagram versus Reality" vibes. Nicole breaks down the stores that ace their return policies and the ones that flunk. You can find the credit card perk Money Rehab episode Nicole references here: https://link.chtbl.com/gnFzyzt2

Nicole demystifies this week's financial headlines and reveals the impact on your wallet. Today, it's all about Elon Musk's 420 lawsuit debacle, and whether the United States' debt problem can be solved with a trillion dollar coin.

To buy or to lease a car, that is the question Nicole answers in today's episode. Plus, WTF Elon? Nicole explains why Elon Musk slashed Tesla prices.

We've talked a lot about inflation on Money Rehab; but we haven't yet covered how US trade policy affects inflation. To dig into this topic, Nicole sits down with Fred P. Hochberg, who served as the Chairman and President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States under President Obama. Nicole and Fred talk about the role of the most important bank you’ve never heard of, Trump-era tariffs and...

From foreign leaders ghosting Davos to Tesla facing an angry mob, Nicole demystifies the biggest headlines of the week and teaches you how the current news cycle will affect your finances.

Have you ever had an online shopping order never arrive? If that happens to you, you know you'll need to speak to manager about getting a refund... but you don't really want to pull a Karen. You're in luck! There are credit cards that will do the Karening for you. Nicole fills you in.

This episode originally aired on June 4th, 2021. Nicole is joined by Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital: a venture capital fund that invests in underestimated founders, including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks with Nicole about hating the “Homeless to Harvard” headlines written about her early on in her career… until she st...

Brandi Glanville survived a divorce that will go down in the Hall of Fame of nasty divorces. Despite it almost destroying her financially and emotionally, she came out the other side and has advice that anyone who values their financial freedom needs to hear. Today, she shares that advice with Nicole. Plus, for all the Housewives fans: Brandi reveals who she thinks is the next Jen Shah.

It's expensive to be poor. That's what Hill Harper— actor, author, financial literacy advocate, and fan-favorite Money Rehab guest—has found in his ongoing mission to end the wealth gap. Hill joins Nicole to share how blockchain might democratize pathways to wealth for marginalized communities, and how the private sector can step up. Plus, he gives a tip for improving your investing strategy that...

Nicole explains the biggest financial news of the week: decoding the debt ceiling, and the latest on inflation. Then, she tells you how these headlines will affect the markets, and therefore, your investments and retirement accounts.

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.