Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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

With the housing market so bananas right now, it's time to phone a friend. Enter real estate expert and former Real Housewives of New York star Kelly Killoren Bensimon; Kelly tells Nicole all the do's and don'ts of navigating this market, whether you're looking at an investing property, or trying to beat out competitors with a stellar rental application. Plus, you've heard of the boomerang employe...

World-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini was given the nickname “Dr. Doom” after voicing his concerns on the housing market… right before the housing crash in ’08. As it turned out, he wasn’t fear-mongering, he was just paying attention.  While he doesn’t like this nickname, on today's episode, Nouriel tells Nicole that a little doom-and-gloom isn’t a bad thing; if you expect the worst and hope fo...

Are you one of the 66% of Americans making a New Year's Resolution for your financial life? If so— welcome to the party. Despite the doom-and-gloom vibe of the economy, 2023 can be the most enriching year yet, *if* you make the right money moves. Nicole breaks down the resolutions you should set— and more importantly, how to keep them.

Did you miss us? If so, you’re in luck. Here’s the latest Money Rehab forecast (and spoiler alert: it’s sunny)! To listen to Help Wanted, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT?sid=HW

We're celebrating episode 400 with a montage, five foundational tips for getting your financial life together, and an announcement.   As promised, here are all the links you need to get it together and get it all: Nicole's 3x/week newsletter with Bulletin: https://nicolelapin.bulletin.com/  Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelapin/?hl=en  Money Rehab episode on emergency funds: ht...

Have you ever wondered how much money your favorite artist is getting from you listening to their song on repeat? This episode, Nicole talks about the monetization of music with Troy Carter.  Plus, not only can Troy pick artists to invest in, he also has an eye for emerging companies. Nicole asks him about his work as an angel investor, and what lessons he’s learned that we can apply to our own in...

Money is power; while not having money can bring feelings powerless. This shows up in toxic or abusive relationships when one person— maybe a romantic partner, or even a friend or family member— uses that power as a force of control.  This episode is all about how to recognize, and overcome, financial abuse. To help us understand this topic, Nicole talks to two experts Gail Tiburzi Buck and Rebecc...

Today Will Lansing, CEO of FICO, joins Nicole to cover a controversial topic: should credit scores appear on dating apps? Nicole and Will say yes. If Chase Bank doesn't trust your boyfriend, should you?

We are bullish on money tips (duh!), and when it comes to financial literacy, we say: the more, the merrier. That’s why Nicole highly encourages all Money Rehabbers to have their own financial advisor. And to help you find one that’s the perfect fit for you, Nicoel sits down with Josh Brown— aka the Reformed Broker— who, like us, thinks everyone should have a financial advisor. Check out Nicole’s...

Nigel Travis (former CEO of Dunkin' Brands, current business expert) gives a masterclass on franchising: how to become a franchisee, the path to a profitable franchise, and why becoming a franchisee is the ultimate business kickstarter. 

Today is all about the book biz. Nicole covers (pun always intended) everything she wishes she knew when she was putting her first book deal together: from advances, to agents, to *achem* verrrry similarly titled books. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider Nicole extremely flattered. To help her on this demystifying mission, Nicole is joined by the lovely Bethanne Patrick, lite...

Maybe you're eligible for some student loan forgiveness (yay!), but didn't get all your debt covered (boo!), or maybe you weren't eligible for forgiveness at all (double boo); whatever your situation, if you have outstanding student loan debt, Nicole has some tips for you!

In honor of 401(k) Day, Nicole wants you to give yourself the gift of financial freedom in retirement. Today, she helps you figure out if a 401(k) is the right move to put you on that road to financial freedom.

David Rubenstein is co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and a casual owner of the Magna Carta. In short, he is one of the GOATs of finance— and today, he joins Nicole to talk private equity. Check out David's latest book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Invest/David-M-Rubenstein/9...

What happens when you can't find the product you want? Claudia Oshry and Ben Soffer would say: you make it. Claudia and Ben (the minds and married couple behind @girlwithnojob and @boywithnojob, respectively) do, in fact, have many jobs. Today, Nicole talks about one in particular: founder of the sparkling cocktail brand, Spritz Society. Claudia and Ben tell Nicole how they started this brand from...

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However you celebrate Labor Day, you should plan on taking some time to score big on some of the holiday deals. Nicole shares the biggest bargains you can find right now!

From financial domination, to sex toys, to negotiating with a sugar daddy— Nicole and Weezy talk about all things at the intersection of sex and money. Plus, why experts on both or either, shouldn’t be underestimated.  You can find more on all of Weezy’s projects here: https://www.instagram.com/weezywtf/?hl=en 

Nicole breaks down whether you're eligible for student loan cancellation (you may be surprised!), how to claim your relief, and what effect this will have on the economy.

Quiet quitting is a work strategy that is taking social media by storm. Nicole explains the pro's and con's of quiet quitting, and how you can use it to achieve work-life balance, and your career goals. Plus, Nicole gives the actual definition (it may surprise you!).

Yes— in 2022, we still face weight discrimination at work. In fact, one study suggestions that for every 6 pounds an average American woman gains, her hourly pay drops 2%. To talk about weight bias in the workplace, Nicole is joined by Jessamyn Stanley— body positivity activist and entrepreneur. To learn more about Jessamyn, you can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/ For ti...

We’ve all been there. You see a hoodie online and you want it— but it's $70 and that’s a little more than you're comfortable spending. Then you spot it. Just below the price: Pay four interest-free payments of $17.50. And you think “I have $17.50. That’s nothing.” We’ve all been there. And if you’ve clicked— don’t despair because Nicole is here to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly on all th...

In today's Change Maker episode, Nicole sits down with Elaine Welteroth— award-winning journalist, a TV host, the former editor in chief of Teen Vogue, the author of the New York Times bestseller "More Than Enough," and overall wonderful gem of a human. This conversation is jam-packed with stories we can all learn from: how Elaine's stoop wedding helped her and her hubs snag their dream house, how...

Can you really make some extra $$$ by selling the clothes in the back of your closet? That's what Nicole sets to find out in today's episode with Rati Sahi Levesque, Co-CEO at the luxury consignment store The RealReal.  Nicole and Rati talk about the business of fashion, how clothing can be an investment, and whether the brand is on the path to profitability.