Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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.

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.

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 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.

You’ve probably seen the headlines that inflation is over 7% for the first time in decades. Is that… terrible? Today, Nicole shares what this actually means for you, your bottom line, and how to deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole has said many times that housing is an unpredictable investment… but there is an exception to every rule. So, yes, it is possible to make a profit when selling your house. Today, Nicole tells you how. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, Nicole unpacks the origins of the wage gap and explains how all of us, regardless of gender, can and should make a difference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all influencers are transparent about their deals or their marketing tactics. In fact, there is a lot of BS that goes down in influencer-dom, and that BS can hurt you, and your bottom line. Today, Nicole unpacks three social media marketing tricks that you should watch out for. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payal, founder of the health app ClassPass, is brilliant— and a perfect example of a founder who keeps it real. Payal doesn’t hide the fact that it took some work to evolve ClassPass into the huge success it is today. In fact, as she tells Nicole, that’s something to be proud of. Nicole gets this lesson and more from Payal in today’s episode.

Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You liked all of the apartments, but weren’t crazy about any of them. Then, your broker says: “Actually, there’s just one last apartment I want to show you.” And then, all of a sudden, you’re there. In your dream apartment. There’s just one tiny detail: it’s out of your budget. Sound familiar? That’s what one of our producers Mike is going through now. Today, Nicole helps him make his next move (literally).

When 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.

Compound interest is what people are talking about when they tell you to “make your money work for you.” Focusing more on making money than coupon clipping is important, but making that money make you even more money is what separates the rich from the super rich. It’s truly the secret to growing wealth overtime by doing pretty much nothing. Today, Nicole puts that secret out in the open. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic people suck up your precious time (well, they just suck, too). And as Nicole has said before: time is your most valuable asset. You can make more money; you can’t make more time. The more protective you are of how to spend it, the stronger your community will be and you will be stronger as a result. Today, Nicole shares five surefire ways to tell if someone is polluting your life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, married couple Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan were arrested and charged with conspiracy to launder just under 120,000 bitcoins that were stolen in a 2016 hack. This is the story our Bitcoin Thieves deep dive has been building toward… it’s time to talk about Razzlekhan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When miners add a new block to the cryptocurrency blockchain, they are rewarded with the transaction fees associated with that block. But where do those transaction fees come from? You. Today, Nicole explains. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear cryptocurrency explained, you’ll hear it’s “decentralized.” But what the heck does that even mean? It’s a complex topic; and to get to the heart of how it works, Nicole explains how cryptocurrency is made. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday Nicole unpacked the major complaints with the current currency system that made some people feel like we need a complete overhaul. Today, she explains how crypto founders sought to address those problems with cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You probably saw the headlines that a married couple was arrested for a money-laundering scheme involving billions of dollars of cryptocurrency. To really understand the full cuckoo-bananas-nature of this story, we’re going to need to go back to the beginning— the very beginning; the origin story of crypto itself. In each episode this week, Nicole is going to take us through the money trail, leading us to Friday’s episode, where we get to these Bitcoin bozos once and for all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to financial advisors and apps, there are so many choices. But which one is the best one for you? Today, Nicole and Joe Saul-Sehy (host of The Stacking Benjamins Show) decode the differences between financial apps, and how to choose which is best for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you know Money Rehab is a no-jargon zone. But the fact is, some financial jargon makes bad money moves sound like good ones (overdraft protection, anyone)? Today, Nicole demystifies these terms with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of The Stacking Benjamins Show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Money Rehabber has had some major wins and huge losses by making risky investments. Now he just wants to know: can I (and should I) be more boring with my investing choices? Today, Nicole focuses on helping this listener make his financial rollercoaster a little less bumpy.

Yeah, you heard us. Today we hear from some of Nicole's friends and collaborators about the kind of advice Nicole gives. It’s not… nice, per se. But it is kind. In this episode, Nicole explains the difference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, you are your most important Valentine. Always have been, always will be. Listen to this episode to learn the simple thing Nicole does to commit to herself and her goals— and give it a try! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not only is Devon Kennard the linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, but he’s also a philanthropist, real estate investor, soon-to-be financial author and now, Money Rehabber! Listen up for his real estate hacks, tips for negotiating contracts, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are Nicole’s five biggest tips around doing Valentine’s Day the right way— and that’s the right way for your partner, and also for your bank account. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ugh. You’re in a work lull. A rut. And you think the best way to get out of said rut is to go back to school. Sounds familiar, right? Want a financial expert’s opinion? Nicole’s got you covered! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.