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 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/
Oct 17, 2023 • 42min
Can You Get Fired For Social Media Posts?
In a word: yes. We're seeing it play out right now. Multiple high-profile people have lost their jobs after making insensitive comments about Israel on social media. The internet wants to know: is that legal?! On Nicole's other podcast, Help Wanted, her and her cohost call up lawyer and workplace legal expert Peter Rahbar to help us understand our rights as employees... and employers.Never miss an episode and subscribe to Help Wanted here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT
Oct 16, 2023 • 24min
Dark Money Has Infiltrated American Campuses - Here's How To Make Sure Your Money Is Clean
Your money is a vote; but it's not just where you spend it that matters, it's also where it comes from. Nicole knows people who have taken jobs at companies with iffy ethics and investments from nefarious sources. Do the ends justify the means? Nicole explores that question with Dr. Charles Small, a terrorism finance expert who founded the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Dr. Small illuminates the money trail of funds to American universities from Qatar— a country known for supporting terror groups, including Hamas, the group responsible for the attack in Israel last week. Then, Nicole is joined by Peter Rahbar, a workplace legal expert and lawyer, on what entrepreneurs should do to make sure their investments don't come with unethical strings attached.
Oct 13, 2023 • 19min
How Global Crisis Affects Your Investments
To help explain how the war in Israel affects you and your money, Nicole calls up Peter Tuchman, broker on the New York Stock Exchange, and host of the Money News Network podcast Trade Like Einstein. Peter and Nicole talk about how the stock market has responded to the attacks in Israel - and more broadly, how you can expect the markets to respond in times of crisis.Subscribe to Peter's show here: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs
Oct 12, 2023 • 34min
When Talking Politics on Social Media Is a Terrible Idea— and When It's Not
In her ongoing coverage of the events in Israel, Nicole brings you a special episode of Help Wanted, the podcast she cohosts with Jason Feifer— editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine.In this episode, Jason and Nicole tackle a question the whole internet is asking: should we be talking about politics on social media? Some argue we have a responsibility to share our beliefs, while others believe social media is not the best forum to affect change. Jason and Nicole, alongside marketing expert Aliza Licht, give you the framework to decide when and how to engage with political topics on social media— and if engaging is right for you at all.Never miss an episode and subscribe to Help Wanted here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT
Oct 11, 2023 • 43min
The Money Trail of the Terrorist Attacks in Israel
We continue our coverage of what’s happening in Israel with a closer look at the money trail. To help us do that, we turn to Emmy award-winning veteran journalist Mosheh Oinounou. Nicole and Mosh talk about where Hamas gets its funding, the inadvertent and intentional enablers and how the attack will affect the global economy.
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
This Is Devastating— Economically and Personally 🇮🇱
We had a plan for Money Rehab this week. But then the attacks in Israel happened. So, we decided to instead, dedicate this week to unpacking the money trail of the attack on Israel. Today, Nicole explains why this is important— and what it has to do with your bank account.
Oct 9, 2023 • 19min
How To Invest in History with Darren Rovell
Originally aired 10.12.21Today, Nicole dives into the world of alternative investing with Darren Rovell (The Action Network, ESPN, CNBC). Trust us: you’re going to geek out over Darren’s collections, and you’ll learn a thing or two about memorabilia investing.
Oct 8, 2023 • 17min
All the Single Ladies Put Your Hands Up, and Get Down on One Knee
Originally aired 7/21/22In the second part of Nicole's conversation with artist Skylar Grey, Skylar shares how she found love after her divorce, and the amazing engagement story you may just want to try at home.
Oct 7, 2023 • 33min
How Much Is a Hit Song Worth? with Musician Skylar Grey
Originally aired 7/20/22The music business is one of the most cut-throat, complicated and capital-intensive industries in the world. To give Nicole an insider perspective on the biz is Skylar Grey; singer, songwriter, musician extraordinaire who has written and co-written mega hits like Love the Way You Lie, Clarity, Gangsta— so many award-winning-critically-acclaimed-certified bops.Skylar shares her experience with record deals, releasing independent albums, selling her catalog during her divorce, and what it all has to do with Taylor Swift.For more Skylar, click here: https://skylargreymusic.com/