Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Nicole gives her weekly roundup of headlines that affect you and your finances. On deck today: what do Twitter, Activation Blizzard and Vice have in common? We'll give you a hint: it's not most likely to succeed...

You know the old cliche “there’s no such thing as bad press?" Well, that’s easy enough to say, but it’s another thing to live it. Just ask Kara Alloway. Kara was brought onto the show The Real Housewives of Toronto, and quickly became the villain. Or, as she says, the anti-hero (cue Taylor Swift). Today, Kara tells Nicole how she got cast in this villain role, how it affected her, and how she looks back on it now.Here's how you can pre-order Most Hated: https://karaalloway.com/most-hated/

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that the U.S. government could default on its loans as early as June 1st, if an agreement on the debt ceiling isn't reached in Congress. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, we'd likely face a government shutdown. Today, Nicole explains what a government shutdown would mean for your finances, and how you should prepare.

Originally Aired 7.1.22Influencing can be a lucrative and worthwhile venture, but in the case of mom-fluencers, it gets a little more complicated. Parenting content can be educational, aspirational and empowering. But what happens when your kid becomes a stream of income? Nicole talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of mom-fluencers with Jo Piazza, author and host of the amazing podcast that covers this industry, Under the Influence. To listen to Jo’s stellar podcast Under the Influence, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-influence-with-jo-piazza/id1544171101For Jo’s other work, check out her website: https://www.jopiazza.com/ 

Originally aired 5/14/2021Nicole catches up with Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co and co-founder of Offline Ventures. They cover what it’s like to be romantic partners with your business partner, how to teach your kids how to save $$$ and which Silicon Valley strategies Brit uses at home.

There are more resources than ever on how to start your own business— but not all of these resources are good ones. You don’t need to have run a business successfully to start an Instagram and say you have, right? So if you are thinking of starting your own company, you should to be informed by the brightest minds who will give you real advice, not any of the phony hacks and short-cuts and clickbait. Today, Nicole speaks with one those bright minds, Spencer Rascoff, entrepreneur and company leader who co-founded Zillow, Hotwire, dot.LA, Pacaso, Recon Food, Queue, Path, Supernova's family of SPACs, and 75 & Sunny. Spencer gives his advice and lessons on growing a business from the ground up, and what entrepreneurs need to know about this moment in the startup world.

You may have seen in entertainment news this week that Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix show Emily in Paris, had her engagement ring stolen. As so often is the case, when we hear a story like this, we put ourselves in the headlines: what would happen if my engagement ring, or a family heirloom, was stolen… what would you do? Would you be protected? Today, Nicole explains your insurance options— and why if your dog has a tiara, you're probably screwed.

Consider this episode your markets pulse check: debt ceiling, Fed rates, student loans... oh my!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and for those who are tight with their moms, this day is a big deal. But as much as we want to celebrate our moms, we also want to make sure we’re not straying from our spending plan. Today, Nicole shares five ways to do something special for mom, without breaking the bank.

If you know that homeownership is right for you and your finances, you’re facing an uphill battle in this market. But, there are ways you can win— if you’re thoughtful about your mortgage strategy. So today, Nicoles gives you her two-part mortgage cheat code that ultimately shrinks the amount you’ll pay for your house by the time it’s really yours. If you're stumped on whether buying a home is right for you, listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/VOtTNJhd