Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks the good, the bad and the ugly in the latest jobs report. Plus, she breaks down the implications of President Trump's idea to change quarterly reporting requirements for public companies and talks Elon Musk's latest Tesla shares shopping spree. This podcast is for in...

Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You liked all of the apartments, but weren’t crazy about any of them. Then, your broker says: “Actually, there’s just one last apartment I want to show you.” And then, all of a sudden, you’re there. In your dream apartment. There’s just one tiny detail: it’s out of your budget. Sound famil...

Kevin O’Leary, AKA Mr. Wonderful, joins Nicole for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation about building wealth, protecting it, and enjoying it (but maybe not with a $5 coffee… or maybe yes?). They debate whether people should treat themselves to that latte, unpack the investment rule that shaped Kevin’s fortune, and dive deep into today’s economic landmines—from real estate and crypto to celebrity pr...

Everyone on Wall Street is wondering how the Fed meeting next week is going to affect interest rates— but on Main Street, the big question is: how will the Fed meeting affect mortgage rates?  Today Nicole is joined by expert real estate agent Jon Grauman (Resident Group) to talk about whether the Fed meeting will affect interest rates, the speculation that we may be headed for a housing correction...

Today, Nicole cracks the code to the million-dollar question. Literally. How much do you need to invest—and when—to retire with $1 million in the bank? This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. All investing...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the six upcoming IPOs mark an exciting new chapter in the market, RFK's upcoming report on Tylenol and an interest rate prediction for the Fed meeting next week. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or leg...

Today’s guest is a fellow financial nerd in the best way— she’s in her early 30s, she and her partner are crushing it with no debt, strong savings, and even own a rental property. But like so many of us, she’s wondering: Are we doing enough? Are we doing it right? And how do we afford the life we want without falling into a trap of financial FOMO? Today, Nicole talks her through it— from buying a...

We talk a lot on this show about building wealth. But if we’re not also building a life that makes us happy, what’s the point? Today's guest Dr. Arthur Brooks, one of the world’s leading voices on the science of human happiness, joins Nicole to explain how money can help— and hurt— our pursuit of happiness. Check out Arthur's latest book The Happiness Files Watch Arthur's show Office Hours This po...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the tourism industry in the US is suffering, the consequences of the new ruling that would reverse (and refund!) the Trump tariffs and whether housing in the United States really is a state of emergency. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does no...

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful institutions in the global economy: the Federal Reserve. The Fed’s meeting later this month isn’t the only reason the central bank is in the headlines. Between President Trump’s push to oust both the BLS Commissioner and Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and his mounting public pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the Fed like...

Some retirement options (like 401ks) can only be funded with contributions from income. So where does that leave full-time parents and homemakers? Luckily, there is a solution. Nicole breaks down the retirement option every spouse not earning income needs to know, and even how to include it in a prenup. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment,...

No cash? No problem! Today, Nicole explains the money moves that can help you make an all-cash offer on a home... even if you don't have the $! This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. All investing involve...

What do 50 Cent, Nicolas Cage and Kim Basinger have in common? They all had high-profile bankruptcies that left lessons all of us should incorporate into our financial lives. Today, Nicole takes us through what went wrong, so we can get it right. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why people are so mad about the Cracker Barrel rebrand, why Claire's is filing for bankruptcy (again) and what's at stake in Taylor Swift's prenup. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always...

When someone passes away, their assets can get locked up in probate court—leaving loved ones stuck in a legal and financial mess. Today, Nicole breaks down what probate really means, why a will alone won’t keep your family out of it, and the smart moves you can make right now to protect what you’ve built. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment...

If you get a raise, or take a distribution on a huge stock, or win the lottery, the first thing you do is celebrate. Obviously. The next thing you do is ask yourself: what do I do now? Or, better yet: what do I do now that will make this money grow into more money? That's what today’s Money Rehabber is asking herself, and Nicole helps her find answers. This podcast is for informational purposes on...

Is being an assistant in Hollywood as wild as it looks in the movies? Warner Bailey, the founder of the popular community Assistants vs. Agents, can confirm it is— and has the stories to back it up. Years ago, while working as an assistant at a major agency, Warner created Assistants vs. Agents—a then-anonymous Instagram account that shared the real-life stories of assistants working in entertainm...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the U.S. government will now get a cut from Nvidia (and what the Constitution has to say about it), what Intel's very bad year means for investors, and lessons from trouble at Yieldstreet. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute fi...

Forget the old, tired back to school shopping hacks you hear every year— today, Nicole is sharing five tips that will change the way you shop this season. Get three more back to school savings tips when you subscribe to Nicole's newsletter. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licen...

Today, Nicole records her first interview from her rebuilt studio—seven months after losing her home in the LA fires—and her guest, Rick Caruso, is the perfect person to mark the moment. Known for developing iconic LA institutions like The Grove and Palisades Village, Caruso has also become a key figure in the city’s wildfire recovery. Nicole and Rick break down what went wrong during the wildfire...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks what’s at stake with the potential IPO of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, why electricity prices are going up and good news on interest rates. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice....

Have you noticed that there is a very bizarre trend happening in the entrepreneurship space? There is a very specific bro-y entrepreneur who is super into biohacking. Why is this one particular type of person so obsessed with these health hacks? And, an even bigger question: are these entrepreneurs onto something? To answer these questions, Nicole talks to Neil Parikh, one of the co-founders of Ca...

You probably know Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income, the platform he created to help entrepreneurs win— but today, you'll meet a new side of him. Nicole dives into Pat’s fascinating business venture in the world of Pokémon cards and unpacks how his new book Lean Learning offers a powerful, stress-free strategy for tackling your goals. Plus, he breaks down how this framework can be a game-changer...

Today Nicole taps into market insights with Michael Batnick, Managing Partner at Ritholtz Wealth Management and cohost of The Compound and Friends podcast—alongside Money Rehab regular, Josh Brown. Nicole and Michael dive into whether the fallout from Trump-era tariffs and the “TACO Trade” has run its course, and where interest rates might be headed next. Plus, in a round of Bullish or Bearish, Mi...

Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the BLS Commissioner was fired, the latest setback in the Boeing saga and why Elon Musk hasn't got a paycheck from Tesla in eight years. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your...