Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Nicole found a Reddit thread about financial expert Dave Ramsey that she found upsetting to say the least. If you’ve ever been burned by a financial expert, this episode is for you. Here are some of Nicole’s favorite peers in the financial literacy space:Tiffany Aliche and Mandi Woodruff: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/Barbara Corcoran: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-unusual-with-barbara-corcoran/id1378685290 Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings: https://www.youtube.com/c/EarnYourLeisure 

Your questions on these topsy-turvy economic times, answered.

Originally aired Nov. 4, 2021.The last two years have been marked by uncertainty in every area of our lives—including our finances. Today, Nicole gives her best tips on how to combat money anxiety.

Originally aired Oct 20, 2021.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.

ETF, VTI, ABCDEFU… Nicole and Guy Adami (CNBC’s Fast Money) decode some investing alphabet soup, and give you the 411 on an investment you should know about.

Bitcoin peaked at over $68,000 in November. This week, Bitcoin fell below $18,000. Is this the crypto-pocalypse? Nicole explains.

Food is a critical expense; you need it to survive (obviously!)… and that’s what makes it such a sneaky financial blindspot. Beyond the vanilla coupon-clipping advice you’ve heard before, Nicole shares eight fresh ways to save at the grocery store. And, check-out this app that saves you money on groceries, while saving the planet: https://toogoodtogo.org/en/ 

With scams on the rise, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself— and to know how to recover financially if you do fall victim to a scam. In Money Rehab episodes 329 and 330, Nicole talks to Rebecca, who lost over $100,000 in a romance scam. Rebecca shares the mechanics of her scam, and the financial and emotional toll. If you are involved in a romance scam, you can find help here: https://www.facebook.com/SHUisteamwork/ If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can find resources here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

The incidence of catfishing, also known as romance scamming, has dramatically increased over the course of the pandemic. The FBI stated that there were over one billion dollars lost in romance scams last year, and reports of romance fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission rose a whopping 80%.With scams on the rise, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself— and to know how to recover financially if you do fall victim to a scam. In Money Rehab episodes 329 and 330, Nicole talks to Rebecca, who lost over $100,000 in a romance scam. Rebecca shares the mechanics of her scam, and the financial and emotional toll. If you are involved in a romance scam, you can find help here: https://www.facebook.com/SHUisteamwork/ If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can find resources here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

Originally Aired March 23, 2022. What’s yours is mine? Not for these Money Rehabbers! Nicole talks to the (absolutely lovely) Evie and Shane, a married couple who don’t share a bank account. According to them, separate bank accounts = less fighting = more romance. Agree? Tune in to hear their story.