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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May 2, 2023 • 11min
Disney Dunks on DeSantis
How is Governor DeSantis of Florida prepping for his rumored 2024 Presidential campaign? Picking a fight with Disney World, of course. Nicole demystifies the Disney vs. DeSantis headlines and unpacks what's at stake for the biggest employer in Florida.To support the LGBTQ+ community in Florida, check out these resources:https://www.eqfl.org/https://www.transinclusivegroup.org/https://www.glaad.org/resources
May 1, 2023 • 14min
The Price of Met Gala Admission
The day is has arrived— the Super Bowl of fashion, the Oscars of the East: the Met Gala. Today, Nicole breaks down how much your favorite celebs have spent to walk the Met Gala carpet tonight (spoiler alert: it's a small fortune). But here's the million-dollar question: can the Met Gala stay relevant in a world that increasingly holds celebrities accountable for how they use their influence— and wallets? Nicole has an answer that will surprise you.
Apr 30, 2023 • 24min
Encore: Monetizing your Passion and the Kardashian-Jenner Monopoly with Amanda Hirsch (of @NotSkinnyButNotFat)
Originally aired 8/2/22The hilarious and wonderful Amanda Hirsch (of @notskinnybutnotfat) is here to answer two big questions:1) How to monetize your passion—something all Money Rehabbers can and should do.And 2) Are the Kardashians just famous for being famous, or do they have some serious business cred that we can all learn from?To find more Amanda, start here: https://www.instagram.com/notskinnybutnotfat/
Apr 29, 2023 • 23min
Encore: “I’m coming into an inheritance after my divorce. How should I use that money?” (Listener Intervention)
Originally aired 1/21/2022Money Rehabber Jen put together this listener intervention for her bestie Chris, who is about to come into some inheritance. He’s thinking he’ll use that money to buy a house in cash… but should he? Today, Nicole steps in to help make the game plan.
Apr 28, 2023 • 28min
A Webby-Worthy Conversation with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
We did it! We won a Webby! And, humble brag, we also got a second Webby nomination and two Webby honors. For everyone who voted: thank you, it means the whole world to us.Today, we're sharing the episode that earned a Webby honor for best featured guest (a guest who also happens to have just announced her Presidential campaign for 2024).
Apr 27, 2023 • 14min
Let's Tok About the Ban
The U.S. government is very seriously considering banning the hugely popular social media app TikTok. In fact, Montana recently became the first state to pass legislation banning the app. Today, Nicole follows the money trail to investigate what's really at stake for users, content creators and U.S./China relations.
Apr 26, 2023 • 8min
Bed Bath and Bust
Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street (so far) this week. The biggie everyone is talking about? Bed Bath and Beyond's bankruptcy. Nicole unpacks what this bankruptcy means for shareholders and the meme stock bros.
Apr 25, 2023 • 10min
How To Make Your Kids Millionaires
Do you have kids? Do you want them to be wealthy from the womb? Yeah, we thought so. Today, Nicole shares three tips that parents can use to set their kids up for financial success. Plus, Nicole shares how you can turn $13,000 into $2 million for your kiddos.
Apr 24, 2023 • 29min
The Foolproof Way to Slide Into Someone's DMs
Turns out, you can build relationships with industry leaders by sliding into their DMs. Today, a special guest deconstructs how he successfully used social media to build his network. Plus, you'll learn exactly what to say when trying this at home. For more Help Wanted, click here— and don't forget to subscribe! : https://link.chtbl.com/DyOx50JQ?sid=QR
Apr 21, 2023 • 12min
Calling All Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and Cash App Users: You Need To Watch Out For This Tax Issue
Say you throw your card down at brunch with friends and everyone pays you back via Venmo. Because of some changes to how the IRS collects income data from third party payment apps (Venmo, Zelle, etc.,), the IRS may mistakenly count that Venmo payment as income— and we definitely do not want that. Here's the intel on this change, and what to do if this happens to you.Here's your new fav form (be sure you're looking at the right form for the year in question): https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040sc
