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.
Episodes
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Jan 25, 2023 • 10min
Can a Magic Coin Worth One Trillion Dollars Fix the Economy?
Nicole demystifies this week's financial headlines and reveals the impact on your wallet. Today, it's all about Elon Musk's 420 lawsuit debacle, and whether the United States' debt problem can be solved with a trillion dollar coin.
Jan 24, 2023 • 12min
Driving a Bargain: Besting the Car Market
To buy or to lease a car, that is the question Nicole answers in today's episode. Plus, WTF Elon? Nicole explains why Elon Musk slashed Tesla prices.
Jan 19, 2023 • 33min
How US-China Relations Reaches Into Your Wallet with Fred P. Hochberg
We've talked a lot about inflation on Money Rehab; but we haven't yet covered how US trade policy affects inflation. To dig into this topic, Nicole sits down with Fred P. Hochberg, who served as the Chairman and President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States under President Obama. Nicole and Fred talk about the role of the most important bank you’ve never heard of, Trump-era tariffs and the China of it all.To read more about Fred, and find his book on trade, click here: https://www.fredphochberg.com/To learn more about the Export–Import Bank (including how to get $$$), click here: https://www.exim.gov/
Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
Elon Musk Did What?!
From foreign leaders ghosting Davos to Tesla facing an angry mob, Nicole demystifies the biggest headlines of the week and teaches you how the current news cycle will affect your finances.
Jan 17, 2023 • 9min
Lost & Paid: The Credit Cards That Get Your Money Back
Have you ever had an online shopping order never arrive? If that happens to you, you know you'll need to speak to manager about getting a refund... but you don't really want to pull a Karen. You're in luck! There are credit cards that will do the Karening for you. Nicole fills you in.
Jan 16, 2023 • 20min
Investing in Equality with Arlan Hamilton
This episode originally aired on June 4th, 2021. Nicole is joined by Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital: a venture capital fund that invests in underestimated founders, including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks with Nicole about hating the “Homeless to Harvard” headlines written about her early on in her career… until she started embracing the label, and skyrocketed to success.
Jan 13, 2023 • 33min
Save Yourself From a Nightmare Divorce with Brandi Glanville
Brandi Glanville survived a divorce that will go down in the Hall of Fame of nasty divorces. Despite it almost destroying her financially and emotionally, she came out the other side and has advice that anyone who values their financial freedom needs to hear. Today, she shares that advice with Nicole. Plus, for all the Housewives fans: Brandi reveals who she thinks is the next Jen Shah.
Jan 12, 2023 • 25min
Can Blockchain End Poverty? with Hill Harper, Actor and Financial Literacy Advocate
It's expensive to be poor. That's what Hill Harper— actor, author, financial literacy advocate, and fan-favorite Money Rehab guest—has found in his ongoing mission to end the wealth gap. Hill joins Nicole to share how blockchain might democratize pathways to wealth for marginalized communities, and how the private sector can step up. Plus, he gives a tip for improving your investing strategy that you can use today.
Jan 11, 2023 • 10min
Decoding the Debt Ceiling and How it Affects Your Investments
Nicole explains the biggest financial news of the week: decoding the debt ceiling, and the latest on inflation. Then, she tells you how these headlines will affect the markets, and therefore, your investments and retirement accounts.
Jan 10, 2023 • 9min
Should You Use Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?
A down payment on a home will probably be the biggest transaction you’ll ever make in your life… and if you’ve been diligent about contributing to your 401(k), you might be tempted to fund your down payment from that nest egg. It's allowed, but comes with strings attached. Nicole explains the 411 on using a 401(k) to buy your dream home.
