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.
Episodes
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Nov 1, 2021 • 9min
Don't Be Afraid of (Financial) Commitment
Nicole has 150+ episodes worth of financial tips and tricks to help you get your financial sh*t together… but how do we keep track of it all? Today, Nicole helps you get organized using a surprising tool (spoiler alert: it involves commitment). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 26min
Change Maker: Kate Somerville, Entrepreneur, on Choosing a Path and Learning from Scams
For most of her childhood, Kate Somerville struggled with the tumultuous hand she was dealt. Then, in one moment, she received advice that turned her life around. Listen to hear that advice, and how it led to her starting her eponymous skincare brand.
Oct 28, 2021 • 9min
How to Close Up Shop
Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a partnership, or start-up— it’s always hard to call it quits. No founder wants to make the decision to close up shop, but the truth is, not every business works out. Of course, that fact doesn’t make that hard day any easier. But what might make this process a bit easier, is to understand in simple terms what you have to do in order to shut down your business. Today, Nicole lays it out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 25min
“I Spent My Emergency Fund After Hurricane Ida. How Should I Rebuild My Budget?” (Listener Intervention: Mother and Son Edition)
Money Rehabber Mary reached out to Nicole with some questions on how her son, Sean, should use his savings to buy a car. Then, Ida hit, Sean was evacuated, and had to use his entire emergency fund. Nicole invited Mary and Sean on the show to talk about what to do next.
Oct 26, 2021 • 11min
How to Set Your Housing Budget
We obviously all want to find MTV-Cribs-worthy houses. But, how do we do that without breaking the bank? Nicole walks us through how to find your perfect home, at your perfect price. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 10min
WTF is Market Capitalization?
Nicole got a question (from a Money Rehabber you’ll recognize) about “market cap.” Him and his friends have been using market cap data to make decisions around their investments, but then they came to the realization… they don’t actually know what it means, or whether that should be a metric they use. Today, Nicole steps in to help! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2021 • 23min
Financial Kinks with Sexpert Emily Morse
Nicole got a weird email, and that’s all we’re going to tell you here. You’ll have to listen to get the full story… and it’s a doozy.
Oct 21, 2021 • 19min
Confession$ of a Lottery Winner
We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery, but what is it actually like? Today, Nicole calls up Powerball winner Timothy Schultz to find out.
Oct 20, 2021 • 10min
Are You About to Get Laid Off?
Imagining a scenario in which you get laid off is not a fun thought exercise. We all want to have job security, and it’s stressful to think that we might not. But the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario (although still a sucky one), is to get laid off, but be prepared to chase your next opportunity. Today, Nicole shares six signs that your company might be announcing layoffs.
Oct 19, 2021 • 27min
"We finally have some extra money. How should we spend it?" (Listener Intervention)
Today’s Money Rehabbers (AKA the best couple ever) have had some good news in the money department lately. Their bank account is more full than it’s ever been, and they want to make sure they make smart decisions to make the most of it. Today, Nicole jumps in to help.
