Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Today’s episode is a classic story of girl meets boy, girl marries boy, boy takes girl’s name off of bank account and steals girl’s money. Today, listener Faith calls Nicole to ask how to recover after getting “swindled” by Prince Charming.

Elon Musk, doggie coin enthusiast and second-richest person in the world, has skirted through tax season without paying a dime in federal income taxes. How did he do it? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honestly, the episode title says it all. This is one you have to hear to believe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharing is caring, but when it comes to timeshares, is sharing your vacation home... caring for your bank account? Nicole tells all! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wolf of Wall Street can’t actually be real life… right? Today, Guy Adami (investor, CNBC’s Fast Money legend and former NYMEX trader), breaks it down. Spoiler alert: Leo got it right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to save money WHILE saving mama Earth. Listen up, and make a difference! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re one to “per your last email, circle back and hope the email finds you well”… just don’t. Instead, use these six tips to send an email that will actually get you a response. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin, dogecoin, doggie coin… Money Rehab coin? Nicole calls up financial TikTokker Gavin Mayo to help suss out which cryptos are legit… and whether she should start her own coin.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re flunking your credit report, you’ll pay a higher interest rate on your credit card… when you’re buying a home, it will screw with your mortgage rate (and closing costs), and it can be the deciding factor in whether you can get a mortgage at all; and if you need to take out a loan for something important, banks will look at your credit score to approve you… or…. Not. Long story short: you...

Not only is Devon Kennard the linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, but he’s also a philanthropist, real estate investor, soon-to-be financial author and now, Money Rehabber! Listen up for his real estate hacks, tips for negotiating contracts, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After following Nicole’s 3 E’s and putting your spending plan together… are you struggling to figure out how to fit wining and dining into your budget? We gotchu! Today, Nicole talks to sommelier Sarah Tracey (the mind behind the blog @thelushlife). They cover the best wines on a budget… plus, the lingo you need to know to sound like a wine expert. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

In Part 2 of Nicole’s primer on mortgages, she shares her tips on interest rates… and her all-time favorite mortgage hack.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a house has historically been a big part of the American Dream… but a mortgage? What a nightmare! In Part 1 of Nicole’s primer on mortgages, she breaks down how to make your mortgage work (for you). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy birthday, America! To celebrate, Nicole breaks down which states give their residents the most tax love… and how it could save you big. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Ben-Ishay tells Nicole Baked by Melissa’s whirlwind origin story, her tips on building a team, and how she learned the language of business.

Babies are tiny and cute... and yet, there’s nothing tiny or cute about the way a mini-me will affect your spending plan. Nicole shares six things you NEED to do if you’re expecting.  For more info, go to: https://childcare.gov/consumer-education/financial-assistance-for-families Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

401k... IRA… alphabet soup… help? Nicole breaks down the difference between the darlings of the retirement world, and how to know which option is right for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the United States, there are 1.1 million workers making minimum wage or below. Nicole breaks down why they should all be making more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been wanting to take an inaugural post-pandemic vacation, but aren’t sure how to get the most bang for your buck, this episode is for you! Today, Nicole breaks down how to have the summer we’ve all been waiting for, without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Amy Cuddy (you know her as the genius behind the “power pose” research) joins Nicole to talk about how she went from aspiring ballerina to PhD, and which insights from psychology you should use in your next job interview. 

The US tax system is designed to increase your tax burden as you grow wealth… which is how it should be, but it can feel like a major buzz-kill if you’re kicking a** and climbing the financial ladder. But if you’re jumping tax brackets, it’s not game over for your income! Tune in to learn how the US’ progressive tax system helps keep more money in our pockets, and why tax brackets are kind of like...

We all know that when we go out to eat, we should tip waiters 20%… but what about delivery drivers? Today, Nicole answers the question: when it comes to delivery drivers, do you tip a flat fee or a percentage of the bill? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLMs, or multi-level-marketing (companies) are businesses that rely on consumer representatives to sell products (think LuLaRoe, Herbalife, Arbonne, Mary Kay, Avon). But can you actually make bank with MLMs? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love Is Blind stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton join us this week to talk about their unlikely love story, what life was like when the cameras stopped rolling, and how to be successful business partners with your romantic partner.

Nicole dives into the ugly truth behind payday loan and check-cashing places… and explains why there really is one on every block. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.