Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Originally aired Nov 26, 2021  Today, Nicole has a Listener Intervention with a Money Rehabber who, in her words, “doesn’t have a penny in savings.” She says: “My parents didn't teach me this stuff and school certainly didn't. I've always felt like there was a secret world I was excluded from. I wish I would have gotten on this way sooner but I'm clinging to the ole 'better late than never' expres...

Earlier this month, Coinbase users were shocked to read a new disclosure from the company that could cost users everything. Nicole breaks down this headline, and how it unlocks the answer to a key crypto debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever dreamt that you won the lottery? Do you have a recurring dream you can’t figure out? Have you had a dream about your boo and you feel like it means… something? Nicole wants to help YOU with your dreams in more ways than one. Dream expert Theresa Cheung is joining Nicole on today’s episode in order to answer the question: what are our dreams trying to tell us?  To read more about Ther...

There have been many product shortages in the last year, due to both pandemic-related issues and supply-chain disruptions, but nothing quite as anxiety-provoking as the baby formula shortage we're facing now. Today, Nicole explains how this industry got so topsy-turvy and what it has to do with corporate consolidation. Plus, Nicole wanted to share the research she’s done and the resources she’s fo...

Is it worth lowballing a seller in this housing market? Real estate broker Erik Miles answers this question and more in the second part of his conversation with Nicole. If you liked this episode of Money Rehab, you'll love Episode 275 - Renting Versus Buying Tug of War. Check it out here: https://link.chtbl.com/S358XjHp?sid=RC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After scouring the Los Angeles rental market, Nicole found the one— the perfect house. She put in an application right away and… she got rejected. It gets weirder. The rejection wasn’t about the money. The actual reason Nicole’s application got rejected is much more bizarre. To tell this story, Nicole brings on expert real estate broker Erik Miles. You can find Erik at: Agent page: https://www.com...

Originally aired October 8th, 2021. In today’s Listener Intervention, Nicole chats with a Money Rehabber whose landlord is looking to raise her rent big time. What’s her next move? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on October 21, 2021. We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery, but what is it actually like? Today, Nicole calls up Powerball winner Timothy Schultz to find out.

Bad emails: we’ve all maybe received them, and we’ve all definitely sent some, but we can put an end to iffy emails… with a little help. That help comes to us from Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief (and one of Money Rehab’s favorite guests), Jason Feifer. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll think twice before “replying all.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nicole talks to Avis Cardella: writer, author and recovering shopping addict. Avis describes how she fell into the downward spiral of daily shopping, and more importantly: how consumerism had become a coping mechanism. Forget the movies— this is a raw picture of what shopping addiction really looks like.  If you or someone you know needs help managing debt, check out Debtors Anony...

Crypto is crashing, but Nicole isn’t surprised. Tune in to get the scoop on why crypto is tanking, and how it may be the beginning of the crypto apocalypse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Nicole explains futures contracts and what they have in common with Benjamin Button. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tired of the same obvious and just plain boring savings tips, aren't you? Here are five fresh, new ways to save $$$. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired July 28th, 2021 Nicole breaks down the Money Rehab wedding budget and tells you how to save $$$!

Originally aired April 21, 2021. Did you know that there are BILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed money in the US? Want to find yours? In today’s episode, Nicole shows you how!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial has been such big news, that it’s practically eclipsed another high-profile defamation case: the model Blac Chyna versus Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian. Even though this trial has received markedly less coverage than the Johnny Depp Amber Heard trial, the financial stakes in the Chyna-Kardashian trial were actually nearly double Johnny...

Today, Nicole is going to knock your socks off with three of the most expensive divorces in human history… so far, anyway. Plus, Nicole points out how these divorces challenge some of our assumptions about wealth— and reinforce some stereotypes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few episodes have been pretty heavy, so how about some good financial news? Nicole shares three indications that the financial future is bright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole analyzes what overturning Roe v Wade would mean from a perspective that transcends politics: financial freedom. To find (or give) financial help to folks in need of reproductive healthcare, check out these resources: https://www.thecut.com/article/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-help.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole follows the money trail behind Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial to find out what's really at stake, and whether there's a lesson in all this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired October 5th, 2021. In a prior episode, Nicole spoke about the importance of employers implementing a miscarriage leave policy after going through a miscarriage herself. In this follow-up episode, Nicole speaks with Senator Tammy Duckworth on the Support Through Loss Act, legislation providing for paid time off after the loss of pregnancy, or other challenges to starting a family....

Originally aired on May 10, 2021. Miscarriage leave is the kind of leave no one ever wants to have to take. But nevertheless, it’s the kind of leave that must exist. In today’s episode, Nicole opens up for the first time about her own miscarriage and sits down with writer Ayana Lage for a deep dive into the financial costs of miscarriage that no one is talking about. Sign Nicole’s miscarriage leav...

Nicole brings on her two favorite freelancers to share the best tips for contract workers: from the ways to maximize the money in your pocket come tax season, to how to deduct your moisturizer.  We got 99 problems, but a 1099 ain't one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last two years, COVID probably disrupted your travel plans once or twice… and that means that you likely have a travel voucher that you’re figuring out how to use. Today, Nicole explains how to redeem those travel vouchers, and cash in on your dream vacation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'd sugarcoat it but... it's the truth: car loans are a mistake. In this episode, Nicole explains why and what you should do instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.