Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

If you’ve been wanting to take an inaugural post-pandemic vacation, but aren’t sure how to get the most bang for your buck, this episode is for you! Today, Nicole breaks down how to have the summer we’ve all been waiting for, without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Amy Cuddy (you know her as the genius behind the “power pose” research) joins Nicole to talk about how she went from aspiring ballerina to PhD, and which insights from psychology you should use in your next job interview. 

The US tax system is designed to increase your tax burden as you grow wealth… which is how it should be, but it can feel like a major buzz-kill if you’re kicking a** and climbing the financial ladder. But if you’re jumping tax brackets, it’s not game over for your income! Tune in to learn how the US’ progressive tax system helps keep more money in our pockets, and why tax brackets are kind of like Russian stacking dolls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that when we go out to eat, we should tip waiters 20%… but what about delivery drivers? Today, Nicole answers the question: when it comes to delivery drivers, do you tip a flat fee or a percentage of the bill? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLMs, or multi-level-marketing (companies) are businesses that rely on consumer representatives to sell products (think LuLaRoe, Herbalife, Arbonne, Mary Kay, Avon). But can you actually make bank with MLMs? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love Is Blind stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton join us this week to talk about their unlikely love story, what life was like when the cameras stopped rolling, and how to be successful business partners with your romantic partner.

Nicole dives into the ugly truth behind payday loan and check-cashing places… and explains why there really is one on every block. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra Special Guest (and Nicole's partner's mom) Soni retells what happened when Nicole inspired her to negotiate… well, just about everything. She also shares what can happen when you stand up for yourself, and why we should reconsider our stance on Karens.To be totally crystal-clear - we’re not talking about the version of “the Karen” that's been illustrated as a white woman who weaponizes her privilege to cause the BIPOC community harm. Today, we’re talking about the version of a Karen who walks around in platform flip-flops, who asks for the manager, and has THE haircut, you know, the Karen. That Karen… may not be all that bad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you think of a LESS specific name than “Money Market Accounts?” We’ll wait… No, right? That’s what we thought. Today, Nicole breaks down what they are, who should be using them and why; as well as the hidden costs that can come with one of these financial tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of their conversation, Nicole talks with The Good Doctor star and The Black Wall Street founder Hill Harper about how he got into - and out of - six figures of student debt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.