Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
Ever notice that we will talk about everything before we talk about money? Sex? No problem. Politics? Bring it on. Money? Totally taboo. But not for long! Nicole Lapin— the only financial expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand, New York Times best-selling author, and host of Money Rehab— is here to rehab your wallet, so you can get your financial life together once and for all. Episodes are just ten minutes-ish... no frills, just bite-sized tips and tricks so you don’t waste any time. And Nicole wants to hear from YOU! Email the money questions you want answered to moneyrehab@moneynewsnetwork.com and Nicole will help–and you could even join Nicole on the show for a one-on-one intervention.
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Mar 24, 2023 • 11min
The Conspiracy at Signature Bank
The same day the FDIC swooped in and did damage-control with Silicon Valley Bank, regulators also shut down Signature Bank. But according to Signature Bank, they didn't need to close their doors. Nicole shares both sides of the story.
Mar 23, 2023 • 9min
6 Signs Your Company Is Headed Toward Layoffs
Imagining a scenario in which you get laid off is not a fun thought exercise. We all want to have job security, and it’s stressful to think that we might not. But the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario (although still a sucky one), is to get laid off, but be prepared to chase your next opportunity. Today, Nicole shares six signs that your company might be announcing layoffs.
Mar 22, 2023 • 10min
Credit Sus
Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines (so far) this week on Wall Street, including: the latest on the banking crisis, UBS' ginormous acquisition of Credit Suisse (aka Credit Sus) and all things interest rates.
Mar 21, 2023 • 9min
A Safe Investment for Volatile Times
We know a safe investment isn't as sexy as a startup with the potential to go to the moon. But say that startup ends up being a... Silicon Valley Bank. Slow and steady doesn't sound so bad now, does it? Listen in for Nicole's picks for a safe investment that won't have your stomach in knots.
Mar 20, 2023 • 13min
You Can Pay To Be Verified on Instagram— Here's Why It Matters
Social media apps (first Twitter, now Meta) are testing a premium offering where users can pay to have their accounts verified, signified by the infamous blue check. This may seem like no big deal, but it actually represents a big shift: Meta's newest revenue stream is us.
Mar 17, 2023 • 35min
How To Overcome A Financial Crisis
In the wake of SVB's destruction this week, economic anxiety is high. So now more than ever, it's important to have perspective. Today, Nicole joins Nely Galán on her podcast Money Maker, to unpack the financial trauma they carry from their childhood, and describe the mindset we need to navigate challenging financial times.Click here to catch up on Money Maker: https://link.chtbl.com/_9U0OQh1?sid=MM
Mar 16, 2023 • 21min
An SVB Employee Pulls Back the Curtain
Right now, a lot of people are turning to industry insiders for answers on SVB’s crash, but the people who we really should be listening to now, are the SVB insiders, the employees. So today’s guest is a SVB employee— or, was, until the bank dissolved. She shares what it felt like to be inside the company as it fell apart, what questions she still has, and a perspective on SVB we didn't expect.
Mar 15, 2023 • 26min
From the Floor of the Stock Exchange: Trade Like Einstein
Investing/trading nerds: Nicole is about to introduce you to your new favorite podcast.Last week, MNN launched another A+ podcast, if we say so ourselves. It’s called Trade Like Einstein, hosted by Peter Tuchman— aka “the Einstein of Wall Street.” Peter is a broker on the New York Stock Exchange, and on his podcast, he’s bringing you updates on market trends and what they mean for your investing or trading strategy. Today, Peter shares what it was like watching SVB crumble from the floor of the stock exchange. Subscribe to Peter's show here: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs
Mar 14, 2023 • 31min
This Founder's Funds are Frozen at Silicon Valley Bank. Here's Her Crisis Management 101.
Today, Nicole is looking at SVB through two lenses: a historical perspective that explores how similar SVB's story really is to the '08 crash and the painfully immediate perspective from someone who's still in the trenches of the battle of the banks, trying to extract her businesses' funds.To read more about obé Fitness, click here: https://obefitness.com/
Mar 13, 2023 • 13min
The Rise and Fall of Silicon Valley Bank
The downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, marks the biggest failure in the banking system since 2008. Here's what happened, why, and what’s to come.
