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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Nov 11, 2024 • 14min
Defining FSAs & HSAs and How To Make Them Work For You
Happy Open Enrollment, Money Rehabbers! When you pick your health insurance plan, you're likely going to encounter FSAs or HSAs. Today, Nicole explains the difference between the two— and how to get the most out of both of them.
Nov 8, 2024 • 12min
Trump Trades: How The Market Reacted to the Election Results
In elections, there are winners and losers. But not just when it comes to candidates— it's true of the market, too. Today, Nicole explains the big winners and losers in the market after election day.
Nov 7, 2024 • 25min
Uncovering Financial Infidelity with a Forensic Accountant and Brandi Glanville's Real Story
When one person suspects their spouse of financial infidelity during a divorce process, they might call up a forensic accountant— an accountant who specializes in following money trails that have been intentionally obscured. Nicole sits down with forensic accountant Cheryl Hynes to talk about red flags that could mean financial infidelity and ways spouses hide assets from the other during a separation. Plus, Nicole revisits her conversation with Brandi Glanville, a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum who suspected her husband of financial infidelity during their divorce.Originally aired 4.9.24
Nov 6, 2024 • 41min
"Should I Sell My House To Be More Financially Free?" (Listener Intervention)
Today, Nicole talks to Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicole talks Chelsey through whether she's overextending herself financially with a pricey mortgage... and spoiler alert: they have a major breakthrough.Originally aired 5.2.24
Nov 5, 2024 • 13min
The Money Trail of the 2024 Presidential Campaign
Dive into the financial frenzy of the 2024 presidential campaigns, where over $10 billion has already been spent. Explore how money flows from donors and the influence of Super PACs on election outcomes, especially in swing states. Discover ways to make your donations align with your values while avoiding the pitfalls of dark money. It's a close race fueled by dollars, and your contributions can matter more than ever.
Nov 4, 2024 • 48min
How Real Estate is Reacting to the Election, Interest Rates, the NAR Lawsuit and Climate Change
Today, Nicole is joined once again by Jon Grauman (Real Estate Agent and Founder and Principal at Grauman Rosenfeld Group) to talk about all things real estate. From the election, to interest rates, the NAR lawsuit, and climate change, Jon and Nicole leave no stone unturned so you can plan the next steps for you and your future (or current!) home.
Nov 1, 2024 • 30min
The Cost of IVF and the Future of Reproductive Healthcare with Jessica Schaefer
One of the issues that has been front-and-center on the campaign trail is reproductive healthcare. Of course, there was the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022, but in the time since, there’s been more limitations placed on reproductive healthcare— from abortion to IVF and everything in between. Today, Nicole talks to entrepreneur Jessica Schaefer about the cost, and future, of fertility. Jessica shares her own experience with freezing her eggs, what resources can make IVF more affordable and how she’s providing solutions with her startup Lushi. Follow Lushi here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lushifertility/
Oct 31, 2024 • 9min
How To Protect Yourself From Zombie Debt
Happy Halloween, Money Rehabbers! Today Nicole is talking about something really spooky: zombie debt. In this episode, she explains what this debt is, how it can come back to haunt you, and how to protect yourself.
Oct 30, 2024 • 47min
Equinox Cofounder Lavinia Errico on Practical Woo and Mourning a Success
If you’re running a small business or a side hustle, there are a million things you HAVE to do... is giving your brand an astrological birth chart one of them? When Lavinia Errico was launching Equinox with her brothers, their answer to this question was yes. In this conversation, Nicole and Lavinia talk about the role "practical woo" can play in business. Plus, they talk about the early days of building Equinox, what it was like for Lavinia to be pregnant when the company was scaling, what she thinks of the business now and what's next.Follow Lavinia and her new business, MoveJoy, here.
Oct 29, 2024 • 11min
Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Supporting Homebuyers
In the fourth installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains the different plans former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have for making homeownership more affordable.To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker
