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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Oct 29, 2023 • 10min
This Debt Hack Can Save You Time and Money
Originally aired 9.27.21You may have heard that debt consolidation is one option to help get that debt monkey off your back. Today’s episode is all about unpacking the nitty gritty of debt consolidation, and how to decide whether it’s the right move for you.
Oct 28, 2023 • 22min
How Do I Make a F%*king Budget?!
Originally aired 4.15.21Nicole covers exactly how much should go toward your essential spending, what the heck you have to put toward retirement, and how much you get to spend on the fun stuff: vacations and bottomless-mimosa brunches.
Oct 27, 2023 • 6min
A Personal Update
Hi friends, it's Nicole. In today's episode, I wanted to check in on you. I wanted to take a moment to give you space to reflect on how you’re feeling amidst all the darkness that’s going on in the world, and also, give you a sense of where I’m at with Money Rehab...
Oct 26, 2023 • 24min
How Powerful Cryptocurrency Really Is In the Wrong Hands
There's an assumption that cryptocurrency is particularly useful to bad actors and terror organizations... but how true are these assumptions? This is a question on the top of Nicole's mind as she continues to follow the money trail of Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel. To help her answer this question, Nicole speaks with Ari Redbord, the Global Head of Policy at the blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs.
Oct 25, 2023 • 34min
War Insurance, Spotting Profiteers and Making Big Things Happen with Jordan Fried
Jordan Fried was fully living the entrepreneur life in Puerto Rico... until the attack in Israel happened on 10/7. Then, Jordan found himself chartering, and then boarding, a plane to deliver aid to Israel. To make an impact on the ground in Israel, Jordan and his cofounders started their nonprofit Israel Friends— and casually seeded it themselves with a couple million bucks. But as Jordan will tell you, you don’t need a million dollars to make a difference. Jordan walks through the strategy he used to build a network of helpers of all kinds, and how you can too. Before that, Jordan tells Nicole what it was like being in Israel in the wake of the attacks, and stories from the survivors he's met.To support Jordan's work, click here: https://www.israelfriends.us/
Oct 24, 2023 • 31min
Why There Will Never Be a "Real Housewives of Tel Aviv" with Lizzy Savetsky
While she hopes she's wrong, Lizzy Savetsky doesn't think there will ever be a Tel Aviv spinoff of the "Real Housewives" reality TV franchise. Lizzy's uniquely fit to answer this question; she was cast as a member of the Real Housewives of New York, but received so many hateful and antisemitic messages, she decided to remove herself from the cast. Nicole and Lizzy talk about what that experience felt like, which television shows do a good job of representing the Jewish experience and which ones fall short, and what it was like for Lizzy to be in Israel with her children on the day of the terrorist attack.
Oct 23, 2023 • 31min
A Former IDF Soldier's Advice on How To Support Israel
360,000 army reservists were called up after the attacks in Israel on October 7th; but VC partner and former IDF soldier Levi Aron would argue, we were all called up. Nicole and Levi unpack the many different ways we can all stand up to support the causes we care about— with our wallets, our social media accounts, our companies, and more.Find the statement from the VCs standing with Israel here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTc_OIs8MSVxqz0To2diHiDd_UIQBg_wBHLnmIQNtoTRQaFrC2ZcUWiOqR7dHMe2KnfnU-Bi7n-1XpW/pub
Oct 20, 2023 • 27min
Why Speaking Your Values Is Good Business with Dr. Sheila Nazarian
It's human to feel afraid to speak out on an issue that is surrounded by anger and division— especially at a time when people are getting fired and backlash for voicing those opinions. But according to Nicole, it's good business; and Nicole's guest today, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, can prove it.Find Sheila's fundraiser for FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Force) on her Instagram @drsheilanazarian
Oct 19, 2023 • 38min
Politicians Got You Down? Here's What You Can Do
Do you know who you’re voting for? And more importantly, what they stand for? Trust us, in the next elections— hate will be on the ballot, so make sure you’re not voting for it. Beyond donating to political campaigns, you can also run in them. That’s what Consuelo Hernandez did, a Jewish Latina politician who is currently serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Today, Nicole shares a sneak preview of Consuelo's episode on MNN's Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico podcast hosted by Nely Galán where Consuelo gives a roadmap of how you can get involved in local politics— as a politician, or as a citizen - and why several acts of violence against her family drove her to choose a life in politics, and make a difference.To hear the full episode when it premiers on 10/20/23, subscribe to Money Maker here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT
Oct 18, 2023 • 44min
Why the War in Isreal Helped Me Realize I Want Kids
It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true— and it comes from Nicole's reflections on Israel's resilience and wondering: what does the path to rebuilding look like? To unpack the question of Israel's future, Nicole is joined by author and foreign policy expert Dan Senor. Their conversation spans the startup landscape in Israel, the question of aid from the United States, how a country in an unstable region could rank so highly on happiness and yes, Nicole's realization that she wants to have kids.To donate to United Hatzalah, the organization Dan mentions in the interview, click here: https://israelrescue.org/ For more on Dan and his research on resilience in Israel, check out his upcoming book The Genius of Israel: https://www.dansenor.com/