Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Nicole dishes out the do’s and don’ts of refinancing your home… and if you’re thinking about a refi, this episode could save you thousands.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the conclusion of our 2-part episode on guardianships and conservatorships, Nicole dives into the most high-profile conservatorship case to date: that of Britney Jean Spears. Will it ever be possible to truly #FreeBritney? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people don’t know that in the blink of an eye, you could wind up in a situation where you have no control over your finances or bodily autonomy, and your every financial choice becomes a matter of public record. In the first of our two-part episode, Nicole unpacks the realities of guardianships and conservatorships: how to protect yourself long before there’s ever a need, who to choose as your trusted decision-maker, and why these can be powerful tools to protect a vulnerable loved one.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Nicole covers a range of scams… including one that tapped Money Rehab Producer Catherine Law’s checking account to the tune of $3000. Word to the wise: just because your checks have cute characters on them, it doesn’t mean you should take them lightly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s change maker Arlan Hamilton is a venture capitalist investor. She’s the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, which invests in underestimated founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ folx. She talks with Nicole about hating the “Homeless to Harvard” headlines written about her early on in her career… until she started embracing the label, and skyrocketed to success. 

Listener Sam just moved in with her boyfriend… and he’d rather she pay down her student loans than contribute to the mortgage. How can she feel like she’s on equal footing when he’s bearing the brunt of their living expenses? Nicole steps in to smooth things over.

How risk-tolerant are you? From 401k’s to the stock market, take our handy quiz and follow your gut when it comes to investments. Your instincts can help get you where you want to be, financially, in the long run. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole learns - the hard way - about the hidden costs of pet ownership. Dog moms and Cat dads, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the inside scoop from a microinfluencer - and the business mind behind him - on how they secure brand deals, get sponsorships, and make moola on TikTok. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the guy who wants you to travel for free: The “Points Guy”, Brian Kelly. Discover the perks of points and how to maximize the value of cash back cards, airline miles and more. Plus, Brain covers the shocking (and costly) mishaps your card just might reimburse you for!Quick disclaimer: this episode is not for listeners who have a plastic problem because Brian Kelly *will* convince you to open up a new credit card. Have you been wondering how to get the most bang for your buck now that travel is reopening? Can you guess how many credit cards The Points Guy has? Listen to find out! Read more about Brian’s work here: https://thepointsguy.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.