Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Today Nicole sits down with Yossi Levi—aka Car Dealership Guy—for a no-fluff breakdown of what’s really happening in the car market and everything you need to know if you're car shopping. They unpack how the new Liberation Day tariffs are impacting prices, what’s still negotiable at the dealership, and whether used cars are feeling the heat, too. Plus, Yossi weighs in on viral tax hacks like the G...

Nicole brings you the latest financial news that will affect you— and your wallet. Today she follows the money trail of the Epstein case, the meme stock revival (and whether you should get in on it) and a not-so-happy update on the housing market. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult...

Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of our time, has been making some major portfolio moves. He's trimming down big names like Apple and Bank of America, and quietly loading up on Domino’s Pizza and Sirius XM. Today, Nicole breaks down exactly what Buffett’s doing, why he’s doing it, and whether you should follow. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not consti...

For decades, the private equity world has been a velvet-roped party — only open to billionaires, pensions, and endowments. But that might be changing. This month, a new executive order made it easier for private equity (and other high-growth, high-risk assets) to land in your 401(k). On the surface, it looks like access. But Nicole breaks down what’s really going on behind the scenes… and why priv...

It’s time for Nicole's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect your wallet.  First, Nicole unpacks the resurgence of Polymarket, the prediction market platform that’s finding its way back into the U.S. after a run-in with regulators. What does it mean for the future of betting on politics, sports, and —even Vogue? Then, she breaks down the bipartisan GENIUS...

More than half of Americans feel behind on retirement savings, but the good news is, it’s never too late to level up your strategy. Today, Nicole walks you through Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): what they are, how they work, and how they can help you build real wealth for retirement. She unpacks the key differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs, how to choose the right one (or both!),...

In this episode, Nicole answers questions from a listener around how to afford care for her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. 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 involves the risk of loss, includ...

Today’s episode is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done on Money Rehab. Nicole sits down with a listener named Erin, who reached out after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Her message was simple, yet profound: “I need to get my finances in order to make sure my loved ones are taken care of.” What follows is a raw, courageous conversation about life, money, and legacy. Erin shares he...

Nicole answers an email from a listener who wants to know: will renewable energy companies ever outperform oil? Nicole's advice goes beyond market trends, and gets at the heart at the responsibility we have to both our financial future— and the future of the planet. Find Barron's list of top ESG companies here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/most-sustainable-esg-us-companies-1b5f70fd All investi...

It’s time for Nicole's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect your wallet. Nicole breaks down Robinhood’s buzzy new launch of tokenized stocks in Europe—what that actually means, why it might matter for the future of investing, and what private companies like OpenAI and SpaceX have to do with it. Then, she dives into the Paramount-Skydance merger saga, whic...

Every quarter, public companies drop their earnings reports—a financial report card that can make or break stock prices in an instant. But unless you speak fluent Wall Street, these reports can feel like they’re written in another language. Today, we’re translating. Nicole breaks down what an earnings report actually is, why it matters, and how to read between the lines of those buttoned-up earnin...

Originally aired 3.21.21 Fashion mogul and denim maven Paige Adams-Gellar (yes, the creator of PAIGE jeans) discuss how she built her business by trusting her gut, literally working through trauma, and the power of asking for help. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed acco...

Six months ago, Nicole Lapin lost her home in the LA fires. Today, she opens up about what the last six months have really looked like: the emotional toll, the bureaucratic maze of FEMA and SBA, the painful process of replacing IDs and legal documents, and the financial strain of waiting on insurance. But this isn’t just a story of loss—it's a roadmap for anyone facing a crisis. Nicole shares hard...

2025 was hyped as the big comeback year for IPOs—but the reality might not be so simple. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Ed Elson, Scott Galloway's cohost of the Prof G Markets podcast, to unpack who really profits when companies go public and what retail investors need to watch out for. They also dive into how the Big, Beautiful Bill could make it even harder for younger generations to bui...

Jessica Szohr has starred in Gossip Girl, The Orville, Shameless, and more—but she’s never talked about the money lessons she’s learned behind the scenes… until now. In this episode, Jessica opens up about what she learned about money modeling as a child, the financial realities of Hollywood, and how Gossip Girl shaped her perspective on wealth and status. She shares untold behind the scenes stori...

Today, Nicole talks to  Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicole talks Chelsey through whether she's overextending herself financially with a pricey mortgage... and spoiler alert: they have a major breakthrough.

As you get more familiar with investing, you’ll see public companies generally divided into two groups with respect to investors: growth stocks and value stocks. Nicole explains the difference, and what it has to do with an embarrassing moment at CNN. Happens to the best of us, right? 

Each week, Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they're affected your wallet. Today she covers: the real and fake Fed headlines, good news on real estate and why Nippon Steal's acquisition of U.S. Steel matters.

The House-approved Big Beautiful Bill introduces "Trump Accounts," formerly known as "MAGA Accounts," tax-advantaged investment accounts that the government would seed with $1,000 investments for newborns. Today, Nicole explains how these accounts would work, who is eligible, and the economic impact. For Nicole's overview of the other economic proposals in the Big Beautiful Bill, listen here.

The version of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill that passed in the House will not pass in the Senate, primarily because of sticking points around the future of Medicaid, a tax break that's giving us FOMO, and, of course, the national debt. Today, Nicole explains what parts of the bill are changing, and how it may affect your health insurance.

When influencer couples break up, who gets the followers? Today Nicole is joined by celebrity divorce attorney Jackie Combs to unpack what really goes down when digital empires built on love and likes have to be divided. Nicole and Jackie cover brand prenups, postnups, and how to legally—and financially—protect yourself when business and romance mix. Whether you’re sharing a bank account or a TikT...

Whenever there's conflict in the Middle East, you can expect to see changes in oil prices, stock market swings, and economic uncertainty. So today, Nicole explains why — and what history tells us about what will happen next Listen to Nicole's episode about ETFs here. Listen to today's episode of Mo News here.

Of all the celebrity couples to split this year… did we really think Trump and Elon were going to be one of them? Today Nicole is unpacking some of the breaking headlines that have had the biggest impact on the stock market with Dan Nathan (principal at RiskReversal Advisors). They cover how the Trump-Musk fallout will affect Musk’s companies, the TACO trade and what Dan is bullish on right now. ...

Today, Nicole is breaking down the top headlines in finance and how they’re affecting your wallet. In this edition of our Wall Street wrap-up: Why car prices are about to spike (again) thanks to a not-so-rare mineral The Bitcoin ETF boom and why crypto is suddenly looking… safe? And what the May jobs report isn’t telling you about the job market Plus, Nicole will tell you how these headlines hit y...

Today, we have a special treat: Nicole in the hot seat. You’ll hear Nicole as a guest on the new podcast Aspire with Emma Grede. Nicole and serial entrepreneur Emma Grede (SKIMS, Good American) break down why avoiding financial talk can hold you back and how learning key terms like ROI and APY can instantly boost your confidence. Nicole shares how she paid off debt using the avalanche method, and...