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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Aug 29, 2025 • 11min
Three Celebrity Financial Flops: Lessons From the Rich and the Famous
What do 50 Cent, Nicolas Cage and Kim Basinger have in common? They all had high-profile bankruptcies that left lessons all of us should incorporate into our financial lives. Today, Nicole takes us through what went wrong, so we can get it right.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., 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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 27, 2025 • 15min
Wall Street News Roundup: Cracker Barrel Meltdown, Claire's Bankruptcy and Taylor Swift's Engagement
Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why people are so mad about the Cracker Barrel rebrand, why Claire's is filing for bankruptcy (again) and what's at stake in Taylor Swift's prenup.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here.
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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 26, 2025 • 10min
A Will Isn't Enough to Skip a Probate Nightmare— You Need This
Navigating the aftermath of a loved one's passing can be a legal labyrinth, especially when probate gets involved. A will alone isn't the magic ticket to avoid a financial mess. Discover the vital concepts behind probate, like POD and TOD accounts, and why proactive financial planning is crucial. Learn essential estate planning steps, like updating beneficiaries and utilizing trusts, to ensure loved ones can access their inheritance without the hassle of probate. Don't wait for a crisis—take control of your financial legacy now!
Aug 25, 2025 • 34min
"I Just Got a Raise. What's The Best Thing To Do With This New Money?"
If you get a raise, or take a distribution on a huge stock, or win the lottery, the first thing you do is celebrate. Obviously. The next thing you do is ask yourself: what do I do now? Or, better yet: what do I do now that will make this money grow into more money? That's what today’s Money Rehabber is asking herself, and Nicole helps her find answers.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., 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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 21, 2025 • 41min
How Hollywood’s Wildest Assistant Stories Sparked a Community—and a Business with Assistants vs. Agents Founder Warner Bailey
Is being an assistant in Hollywood as wild as it looks in the movies? Warner Bailey, the founder of the popular community Assistants vs. Agents, can confirm it is— and has the stories to back it up.
Years ago, while working as an assistant at a major agency, Warner created Assistants vs. Agents—a then-anonymous Instagram account that shared the real-life stories of assistants working in entertainment. Today, Warner tells Nicole how he scaled the account to over 100K followers, gathered insights about pay disparities in entertainment and unpacks the different ways transform a community into a business.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., 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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 20, 2025 • 14min
Wall Street News Roundup: The Government's 15% Cut From Nvidia, Intel's Bad Year and Trouble at Yieldstreet
Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the U.S. government will now get a cut from Nvidia (and what the Constitution has to say about it), what Intel's very bad year means for investors, and lessons from trouble at Yieldstreet.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., 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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 19, 2025 • 10min
5 New Tips for Back to School Shopping
Forget the old, tired back to school shopping hacks you hear every year— today, Nicole is sharing five tips that will change the way you shop this season.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., 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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 15, 2025 • 43min
Entrepreneur. Builder. Governor? Rick Caruso on LA Fires and Running Government Like a Business
Today, Nicole records her first interview from her rebuilt studio—seven months after losing her home in the LA fires—and her guest, Rick Caruso, is the perfect person to mark the moment.
Known for developing iconic LA institutions like The Grove and Palisades Village, Caruso has also become a key figure in the city’s wildfire recovery. Nicole and Rick break down what went wrong during the wildfires, the financial fallout for homeowners, and who should be held accountable. They also discuss how families can safeguard their homes and wealth—and of course, Nicole asks the question on everyone’s mind: will we see Rick on the ballot for mayor— or even governor?
00:00 Meet Rick Caruso
01:05 Rick Caruso's Background and Philanthropy
02:05 What Went Wrong in the LA Fires
06:17 Legal Issues and Victim Settlement Funds
08:32 Should There Be a Recall?
09:45 Do's and Don'ts of Running Government Like a Business
15:40 Steadfast LA and Community Rebuilding
22:11 Challenges with SBA Loans
23:05 Should LA Give Up the Olympics?
25:01 Caruso for Governor?
31:09 Who Doesn't Text Rick Caruso Back
36:59 Advice to Help Families Protect Themselves From Disaster
39:26 How to Show Money Rehab Some Love
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here.
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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
Aug 13, 2025 • 16min
Wall Street News Roundup: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the Path to IPO, Why Electricity Is Getting More Expensive and Good News on Interest Rates
Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks what’s at stake with the potential IPO of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, why electricity prices are going up and good news on interest rates.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here.
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.
*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.
See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 31min
Can Biohacking Make You More Successful? With Casper Co-Founder Neil Parikh
In this engaging conversation, Neil Parikh, co-founder of Casper, shares his passion for sleep and biohacking. He dives into the rising trend among entrepreneurs who are leveraging health hacks to boost performance. Neil explains the significance of good sleep hygiene and different biohacking practices, like fasting, that enhance mental clarity. He also touches on the accessibility of these methods and how self-experimentation can impact overall well-being. Listeners are sure to gain valuable insights into optimizing both health and productivity.