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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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Apr 1, 2025 • 10min

How Margin Borrowing Can Supercharge or Destroy Your Investments

Explore the intriguing concept of margin borrowing—an investment strategy that can amplify your gains but poses significant risks. Discover how it works, including using stocks as collateral for larger investments. Learn about potential margin calls and the dangers of market fluctuations. This discussion emphasizes the need for caution, helping you decide if this financial tool is a smart move or a risky gamble.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 6min

How to Recession-Proof Your Finances

Navigating economic uncertainty can be daunting, but there are strategies to safeguard your finances. Discover investment options like defensive stocks and TIPS that have proven sturdy in recessions. Learn the importance of diversification and how personalized financial advice can enhance your strategy. Join the conversation on resilience during tough times!
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Mar 25, 2025 • 31min

What Professional Investors Are Doing Right Now with Kevin Simpson

Kevin Simpson, Founder and CEO of Capital Wealth Planning, shares vital insights on navigating today's tumultuous market. He discusses strategies pro investors employ during downturns and identifies lucrative opportunities in declining stocks. Kevin highlights the resurgence of dividend stocks and their role in wealth creation. The conversation also dives into the emotional hurdles retail investors face, emphasizing the importance of a long-term approach while exploring investment prospects in major tech companies like NVIDIA and Tesla.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 10min

Bonds 101: How to Add Stability (and Income!) to Your Portfolio

Bonds can be a lifesaver when the stock market gets shaky. They offer stability and a steady stream of passive income. Learn about different types of bonds, including U.S. government and corporate options, and how they can fit into your investment strategy. Discover the recommended 27% allocation to bonds for a balanced portfolio. Plus, find out how to easily invest in bonds through modern platforms. It’s time to give bonds the attention they deserve!
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Mar 17, 2025 • 12min

Talking About Money Stresses Me Out. Can It Get Easier? (Listener Intervention)

Does talking about money stress you out? You’re not alone. Today’s Money Rehabber feels like his financial health would benefit from open communication about money with his friends and family… but [s/he] just can’t start the conversation. Today, Nicole helps him practice those conversations so that the real deal is easier.Once you’re ready to take action on what you learn in these conversations, Bank of America Corporation has you covered. Find all the tools you need for your financial support at http://bofa.com/FinancialNextSteps.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 11min

3 Easy Ways to Make Passive Income From Investing

Explore clever methods to earn passive income without heavy lifting! Discover how bonds and high-yield cash accounts can work for you, even while you binge-watch your favorite show. Dive into the world of dividend stocks and learn how reinvesting can boost your wealth. Uncover practical examples and strategies that make financial independence feel within reach. Your money can indeed hustle while you relax!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 12min

Is This a Recession?

Wall Street faces a major downturn, with tech and bank stocks taking a serious hit amid recession fears. Rising prices, especially for everyday essentials like eggs, exacerbate the economic strain on consumers. The discussion delves into the reasons behind this market meltdown, exploring political uncertainty and policy changes. Listeners also gain insights into navigating this chaos with smart financial strategies to protect their investments and adapt to a challenging job market.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 10min

Should You Invest in Commodities? Here’s the Tea (and the Oil and the Gold…)

Today, Nicole is going to tell you about the investment hiding in plain sight: commodities. To learn more investing strategies, order Nicole's new book The Money School HERE!All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 13min

Portfolio Playbooks: How the Greats Invest Their Money

You may have seen the news last week that the consumer confidence index fell by 7 points this month, marking the largest drop since August 2021. Translation? People are getting nervous about a recession. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to panic just because the economy is. Even if you’re skeptical about the marco-economy, you can create confidence in your own micro-economy by taking the reins of your investments. So today, Nicole is showing you four asset allocation strategies designed to help you weather any financial environment. In other words: four recipes for a portfolio that provides growth in good economic times, and stability in tough economic times.Pre-order Nicole's upcoming book The Money School HERE!All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 12min

Master Your Investments Once and For All

Nicole discusses the impact of rising prices and credit reliance on personal finances. She explains how fluctuations in interest rates can guide investment decisions. A new book is introduced to help listeners grasp essential investing principles. Nicole shares her journey toward financial education, emphasizing self-improvement over external validation. The importance of learning from mistakes is stressed, empowering listeners to take control of their investments.

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