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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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Jun 26, 2025 • 17min

Biggest Headlines on Wall Street: Good News in Real Estate and Why the U.S. Steel Acquisition Matters

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.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 17min

Will the "MAGA Accounts," the Proposed $1,000 Investment Accounts for Newborns Help or Hurt the Economy?

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.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 10min

The Fate of Medicaid and the Latest on the Big, Beautiful Bill

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.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 39min

Who Gets Custody of the Instagram? The Money Trail of Influencer Divorces with Jackie Combs

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 TikTok account, this one’s for you. Follow Jackie’s work here. Today you’ll hear about: 00:00 Money Rehab Contest 01:06 Meet Celebrity Divorce Attorney Jackie Combs 01:22 Financial Lessons from Celebrity Divorces 01:40 Navigating Brand Prenups and Postnups 02:13 Legal Nuances of Influencer Divorces 02:54 Prenups for Content Creators 03:24 Dividing Digital Empires in Divorce 04:14 Protecting Intellectual Property 08:04 How Social Media Brands Get Valued 13:29 Financial Risks and Scandals 19:42 Dividing Luxury Assets 22:11 Parental Guidance on Prenups 24:41 Forecasting Legal Costs 26:03 How to Choose the Right Lawyer 27:26 (Sadly) Unenforceable Clauses in Prenups 34:11 Final Tips The content in this episode is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice
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Jun 13, 2025 • 17min

How War in the Middle East Affects the Stock Market— and Your Wallet

Conflict in the Middle East creates ripples in oil prices and stock markets, leading to significant economic uncertainty. Insights into the historical context of U.S.-Iran relations help understand these patterns. Escalating tensions often cause declines in major indices like the Dow and S&P 500, impacting investor emotions. Strategies for navigating this volatility include focusing on long-term goals and considering safer investments like defense stocks and gold as markets fluctuate. It's a critical time for smart financial planning.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 46min

President Trump and Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Breakup

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.  Find more of Dan's work here.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 12min

Rare Earths, Real Problems: Why Your Next Car Will Cost More | Wall Street Wrap-Up

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 your bottom line—and what to do next if you’re job hunting, investing, or car shopping. 
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 6min

How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It | Aspire with Emma Grede

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 together they explore practical investing tips, from automating your finances to why renting might sometimes be the smarter move. Nicole also opens up about losing her home in the LA wildfires and how that life-changing moment helped her shift from scarcity to abundance. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you build financial confidence and take control of your money—no matter where you're starting. Subscribe to Aspire with Emma Grede, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 37min

Should You Quit Your Job? Here's The Formula from Nicole Walters

This episode checks all of the boxes. Want the secret sauce to being a bigger player at your company? Check. Are you thinking about starting your own thing and want the formula to determine whether you can leave your job behind? Check. Are you raising kiddos and want help teaching them the value of a dollar? Check, check and check. The reason this episode has everything is because it features the incredible and wise entrepreneur Nicole Walters. And when the Nicoles get together, they leave no stone unturned. Originally aired 10/05/2023
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Jun 9, 2025 • 32min

“I Want To Be a Millionaire in Two Years… What’s the Roadmap?”

Everybody wants to be a millionaire… but how do you actually get there? That’s what today’s listener, award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Suzanne Kianpour, wants to know. Today, Nicole shares a candid conversation she had with Suzanne at the end of 2024, where they unpacked how to set meaningful money goals—and, more importantly, how to build a realistic roadmap to reach them. Plus, at the time, Suzanne was also in full-on wedding planning mode, so naturally, she wanted all the tips on how to (legally) deduct wedding expenses. And Nicole delivered. Find Suzanne's work here 00:00 Why Nicole DIYs Financial Reviews 02:06 Suzanne's Financial Story and Future Goals 05:00 The Cost of Wedding Planning 07:35 How to Set Actionable Financial Goals 15:56 Strategies and Tips for Investing 22:45 Legit Tax Deductions for Weddings 27:39 Millionaire Game Plan

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