Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Originally aired July 28th, 2021 Nicole breaks down the Money Rehab wedding budget and tells you how to save $$$!

Originally aired April 21, 2021. Did you know that there are BILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed money in the US? Want to find yours? In today’s episode, Nicole shows you how! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial has been such big news, that it’s practically eclipsed another high-profile defamation case: the model Blac Chyna versus Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian. Even though this trial has received markedly less coverage than the Johnny Depp Amber Heard trial, the financial stakes in the Chyna-Kardashian trial were actually nearly double Johnny Depp’s. Blac Chyna was seeking $108 million in damages from the Kardashians. Nicole explains why and unpacks the verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Nicole is going to knock your socks off with three of the most expensive divorces in human history… so far, anyway. Plus, Nicole points out how these divorces challenge some of our assumptions about wealth— and reinforce some stereotypes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few episodes have been pretty heavy, so how about some good financial news? Nicole shares three indications that the financial future is bright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole analyzes what overturning Roe v Wade would mean from a perspective that transcends politics: financial freedom. To find (or give) financial help to folks in need of reproductive healthcare, check out these resources: https://www.thecut.com/article/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-help.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole follows the money trail behind Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial to find out what's really at stake, and whether there's a lesson in all this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired October 5th, 2021. In a prior episode, Nicole spoke about the importance of employers implementing a miscarriage leave policy after going through a miscarriage herself. In this follow-up episode, Nicole speaks with Senator Tammy Duckworth on the Support Through Loss Act, legislation providing for paid time off after the loss of pregnancy, or other challenges to starting a family. Plus, Nicole talks with her partner Joe Sanberg about their experience taking time off after their miscarriage, and how he implemented miscarriage leave at his company. If you’d like to sign Nicole’s petition urging companies to offer miscarriage leave, click here: https://www.change.org/p/businesses-companies-need-to-have-miscarriage-leave If you'd like to learn how to get in touch with your local representative to talk about the Support Through Loss Act, click here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on May 10, 2021. Miscarriage leave is the kind of leave no one ever wants to have to take. But nevertheless, it’s the kind of leave that must exist. In today’s episode, Nicole opens up for the first time about her own miscarriage and sits down with writer Ayana Lage for a deep dive into the financial costs of miscarriage that no one is talking about. Sign Nicole’s miscarriage leave petition here: https://www.change.org/p/businesses-companies-need-to-have-miscarriage-leave Read Ayana’s piece here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/12/11/hidden-financial-toll-having-miscarriage/ Find more of Ayana’s work here: https://ayanalage.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last two years, COVID probably disrupted your travel plans once or twice… and that means that you likely have a travel voucher that you’re figuring out how to use. Today, Nicole explains how to redeem those travel vouchers, and cash in on your dream vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole brings on her two favorite freelancers to share the best tips for contract workers: from the ways to maximize the money in your pocket come tax season, to how to deduct your moisturizer. We got 99 problems, but a 1099 ain't one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'd sugarcoat it but... it's the truth: car loans are a mistake. In this episode, Nicole explains why and what you should do instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No spoilers! You’ll have to listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re diving into homeownership for the first time, your first question will be: WTF kind of mortgage should I get? And the second question will be, of course: How-TF do I get it? Today, Nicole explains.

Not sure what to say when you come face-to-face with the car salesperson? Fear not! Today, Nicole shares her foolproof negotiation script.

Between the used car shortage, rising gas prices, supply chain issues and inflation— it’s a really tricky time to buy a car. Today, Nicole brings on auto broker Alec Johnston to give the best advice if you’re looking to get a car in these, yes, unprecedented times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Twitter leadership announced it had agreed to sell the company to Elon Musk for roughly $44 billion. But what does that mean for Twitter users? How does a company go from public to private? And will Trump live to tweet again? All this and more on today's episode. To learn more, check out these articles: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/25/tech/elon-musk-twitter-sale-agreement/index.html https://www.newsweek.com/twitter-going-private-what-will-it-mean-users-1700975 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imposter syndrome is more than just uncomfortable; it can also hold you back from advancing at work. It’s something Nicole has struggled with too. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked to overcome it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re getting a tax refund: good news! But, don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by. Nicole explains three stellar options for your tax refund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two major paths you can take with your housing are 1) renting or 2) buying. Let’s take this decision to the playground, for a little game of Money Rehab tug of war. Renting and owning are going to go head to head and whichever is the strongest in the category, wins. Let’s play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking to get your financial life on track? Start here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole explains what a target fund is— and unpacks some hangups that many experts won’t tell you about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donating to charity is awesome for three reasons: 1) It helps people. Duh. 2) Helping people has been shown to make you, yourself, happier. 3) It gives you more tax benefits. Nicole explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever asked yourself: do I want to buy the house with a white picket fence, or do I just feel like I’m supposed to live in one? Today, Nicole dissects the fascinating history of home ownership as a part of the American Dream. It will help you decide what's best for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was inspired by a listener's Apple Review (thank you, dear reviewers!). Listen and live your best ~wanderlust~. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment is a tough business to break into. But why? Today, Nicole talks to Anjelah Johnson-Reyes about why so few talented actors make it big, and how you can position yourself financially to live the Hollywood dream. You can learn more about Anjelah's book "Who Do I Think I Am?" here: https://anjelah.com/#book

If you answered “yes” you’re not alone. Today, Nicole shares new research on the ties between finances and anxiety, and how you can find peace while meeting your goals.

If you’ve been listening to Money Rehab, you know that you need to be saving for retirement ASAP. But that said, there’s actually a few things that you need to do before you start saving for retirement. Today, Nicole explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tax season, Money Rehabbers! And you know what that means: it means it's time to call Nicole Lapin. Tune in for her tax tips! You can learn more about the adjustments you quality for here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know you probably love getting your tax refund, but news flash: you shouldn’t. Today, Nicole explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a time, Nicole had an idea for a financial smartwatch. And she even made it to the Holy Grail of product launches: the Home Shopping Network, the network that launched a bajillion products, including Money Rehab alum Joy Mangano’s Miracle Mop. But to make it through a night at HSN, you need exactly that: a miracle. Today, Nicole spills it all in a special Confession$ episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best entrepreneurs have ideas that vary from the excellent to just plain bad. Here are the five specific questions to ask yourself to see if your brainchild is a viable business idea or just a brain fart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Quiz— do you know why today is special? The OG Money Rehabbers will know… it is the one year anniversary of Money Rehab! To celebrate, we’re going to rebroadcast the very first episode of Money Rehab. Even one year (to the day) later, this advice rings as true as the day we released it: if you’re not negotiating, you’re leaving money on the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole's here to help you understand what to expect, financially, when you’re expecting. You can read more at https://nicolelapin.bulletin.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Rehab was nominated for an Ambie Award… and lost. Nicole talks through how to deal with disappointments at work, and how to be a good loser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera, Johnny Depp and Dr. Dre have in common? Other than being mega-superstars, they were represented in their divorces by attorney Laura Wasser. Today, she gives you super divorce advice for free. Spoiler alert: this is one of our favorite episodes. You can read more about Laura here: https://wcmfamilylaw.com/laura-wasser/ and here: divorce.com

iPhone users: remember that Apple update aimed at improving privacy? Today, Nicole and Jacob Goldstein (journalist and host of What’s Your Problem? podcast) talked about who that update helped— and hurt. Plus, everything you need to know about wiener dog influencers. Tune in! You can find Jacob’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-problem/id1602541473

Understanding opportunity costs can help you make the best financial decision for your future self. Let’s get into it. Here's Nicole's calculator: https://nicolelapin.com/calculator/wealth/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Money Rehabber wants to know: WTF does it mean to “pump and dump” crypto? In her words, “It sounds like something your mom would say during a sex talk.” But it’s not. Or, at least, not exclusively. Today, Nicole explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When her father passed away, Ukrainian-born Julie Smolyansky stepped into his role as CEO of Lifeway Foods. Julie shows what it was like taking over that role in her twenties. Plus, Julie shares her close perspective on Ukraine, and how we can all help. https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, Nicole has been getting a lot of questions around paying down credit card debt versus saving for retirement— and we have good news! It's actually a topic she has tackled before on the show, but several hundred episodes ago (humble brag). So today, we're rebroadcasting a listener intervention with Money Rehabber Angelica who was curious about this very same topic a few months ago. Let's settle this once and for all, shall we? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s yours is mine? Not for these Money Rehabbers! Nicole talks to the (absolutely lovely) Evie and Shane, a married couple who don’t share a bank account. According to them, separate bank accounts = less fighting = more romance. Agree? Tune in to hear their story.

Spoiler alert: no! Jack Caporal, of The Motley Fool’s research service, tells Nicole how romance scams are on the rise… and Nicole tells you how to protect yourself. Not today, Simon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked for it, and you got it! Nicole breaks down balance transfers and whether it’s a money move that would work for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People who are struggling with their health, should not struggle to afford their healthcare. Period. End of story. There are many ways to work to correct this system; today, Nicole focuses on preventing you from falling victim to this cycle, through taking preventative care measures around your health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock has gone haywire in recent weeks. Let’s just ask the obvious: Why??? Today, Nicole breaks it down with financial expert Dr. Richard Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is wide-reaching; so wide-reaching, in fact, that the conflict will reach its way across borders and right into your wallet. Nicole unpacks the five ways you will be affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Nicole tells the true story of the “Cryptoqueen” who orchestrated a 4 billion dollar crypto scam and is still on the run. This is a juicy one. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quick: do you know when you need to submit all of your health expenses for reimbursement? What about the best time for back to school shopping? The big kahuna (Tax Day)? Nicole breaks down all of the 2022 dates that are important for your wallet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Nicole talks to Linda Findley, CEO of Blue Apron. When Linda joined Blue Apron in 2019, the company was battling the fallout of a disastrous IPO. And yet, Linda stepped up to run the company and has been working on righting the stock price ever since. So… What do you do when it becomes your responsibility to get a project at work back on the right path? That’s what Linda covers today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.