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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Jul 13, 2023 • 27min
How To Get a Job on Wall Street
If your money journey has got you thinking: "I want to take this whole money-making thing from an extracurricular activity to my full-time jam," we have something to help you get started. Peter Tuchman— aka “the Einstein of Wall Street" recently did an episode of his MNN podcast "Trade Like Einstein," on this exact topic, featuring an interview with the newest intern at his group, Alishah. Alishah is awesome, and when it comes to how she landed this internship, we have no notes.Subscribe to Trade Like Einstein and never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs
Jul 12, 2023 • 8min
How China's "Debt Bomb" Will Affect Your Investments
You might think that China's ticking "debt bomb" might not have anything to do with you if you're living outside of Asia; but if that were true, then why did US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen fly across the world to meet with China's top economic policymakers?
Jul 11, 2023 • 13min
"Should I Stop Investing In Oil Even Though It Makes Me Money?" Listener Question
Nicole answers an email from a listener who wants to know: will renewable energy companies ever outperform oil? Nicole's advice goes beyond market trends, and gets at the heart at the responsibility we have to both our financial future— and the future of the planet.Find Barron's list of top ESG companies here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/most-sustainable-esg-us-companies-1b5f70fd
Jul 10, 2023 • 31min
A Loan Shark Offered Aurora James $500,000 To Keep Quiet. Her Silence Cannot Be Bought.
Aurora James (the brilliant entrepreneur behind Brother Vellies, the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Friends and Family Collective) was preyed on by a loan shark. When she fought back, he offered to reduce her debt by $500,000 to sign a NDA. She didn't sign. Instead, she's used her story to protect female entrepreneurs from having to suffer the same challenges she did. Today, Aurora tells Nicole that $500,000 story.Find Aurora's new memoir here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672115/wildflower-by-aurora-james/
Jul 9, 2023 • 32min
Change Maker: Amy Cuddy, Scientist, on Boosting Confidence and Finding your “Thing”
Originally aired 6.25.21Dr. 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.
Jul 8, 2023 • 23min
Rebuilding after Bankruptcy with Perez Hilton
Originally aired 3.2.22When you think of Perez Hilton, you probably think of his famous and sometimes infamous blog. Whether you live for the drama or have some hesitations about the business of personal business, you can’t argue the fact that Perez has been successful in building an online empire. But despite Perez’ success, he’s struggled financially. Today, Nicole talks to Perez about how he got into, and out of, his bankruptcy— plus, what he’s up to now.
Jul 7, 2023 • 11min
The Recession Warning Bell Is Ringing
The classic definition of recession is reactive, not proactive— which makes the definition totally useless for anyone looking to protect their money. But, there is a proven warning sign of a recession. Nicole explains how to read the signs, and what it means for our financial future.
Jul 6, 2023 • 8min
Your Internet Bill is About To Get Higher - But It's Not What You Think
On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street, Nicole unpacks the biggest stories that hint at the future of an ultra-monetized internet where we pay for social media and our favorite content.
Jul 5, 2023 • 11min
What the Supreme Court Ruling Means For Your Student Loans
Last week the Supreme Court rejected President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what this decision means for your loans.For all things student loans, click here: https://studentaid.gov
Jul 4, 2023 • 17min
Why Investing in Politics Pays Dividends
Happy birthday America! In the spirit of July 4th, we are celebrating all the things that makes America special and committing to make the changes that still need to be done. Nicole argues that one of the smartest steps we can take to build the future we want, is to invest in the politicians we think can create this future. It’s also not breaking news that America’s representatives do not reflect the composition of America. They just don’t. I recently spoke about this with Jordan Zaslow, Founder of Her Bold Move - an organization that supports female political candidates and helps them win.
