Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he breaks down how the latest inflation data moved the market. Plus, in the second part of the episode, you'll hear Peter's conversation with world-class entrepreneur David Meltzer. David shares how he made, lost and made back millions; the best advice he got on business and what it was like to work with the real-life Jerry Maguire (Leigh Steinberg). Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Recorded Wednesday, 12.11.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he breaks down the latest news from the markets: why "Santa Claus Rallies" happen, what The Fed is getting right and more. Plus, in the second part of the episode, you'll hear Peter's interview with Alishah Ishfaq, a TradeMas' intern, about how young people can take the road to success right to Wall Street. Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Recorded Tuesday, 12.10.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he breaks down the latest news from the markets: why Nvidia fell and took the market with it and what events this week will affect the market. Plus, in the second part of the episode, you'll hear Peter's interview with Jade Shenker, commercial real estate agent and star of Owning Manhattan on Netflix. In their conversation, Jade talks about how she's disrupting commercial real estate, why reality TV and real estate go together and how The Village Voice kickstarted her career. Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Learn more about Jade Shenker here. Recorded Monday, 12.09.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Today, Tracy is talking to Jaclyn Johnson, who founded, sold and then bought back her company Create & Cultivate. Jacyln shares how she created wealth through building businesses and angel investing— and how you can too! Plus, Tracy and Jaclyn talk about managing the personal side of having an ambitious career and how they deal with money and beauty standards. Read about Jaclyn here, and learn more about Create & Cultivate here.

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the peer to peer luxury resale company Tradesy. Today, Tracy talks to her former competitor Julie Wainwright, who founded the luxury resale marketplace The RealReal. Tracy and Julie reflect on what it was like competing against each other, and share advice for any entrepreneurs building in a high-growth category. Plus, Julie talks about the pro’s and con’s of taking a company public and her newest venture, Ahara, a personalized nutrition company. Keep up with Julie here, and learn more about Ahara here.

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio, who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Today, you’ll hear part two of Tracy’s conversation with Tim Ferriss. In this episode, Tim shares his daily routine, health hacks on a budget and reveals his latest venture: finding a wife. If you missed part one of Tracy and Tim’s conversation on biohacking, rewiring money mindsets and more, listen here. For more on Tim, click here. Are you Tim’s soulmate? Get in touch here (yes - he really did it) For Tracy’s episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, click here.

This week, Money Rehab is guest-hosted by investor and entrepreneur Tracy DiNunzio. Today, you’ll hear part one of Tracy’s conversation with Tim Ferriss— the godfather of podcasts, 5x New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor (early Uber, Facebook, Shopify— and Tradesy!). In this episode, Tim unpacks why he’s abstaining from alcohol…and more, separates fact from fiction when it comes to biohacking, and shares how to identify and repair toxic money mindsets. Tomorrow, you’ll hear the second part of their conversation where Tim shares the daily routine he’s optimized for wellness and productivity, health hacks on a budget, and reveals his latest venture: finding a wife. For more on Tim, click here. For Tracy’s episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, click here.

Tracy DiNunzio is an entrepreneur and investor, and founder of luxury resale marketplace Tradesy. She’s sold billions of dollars of pre-owned fashion, raised $150M in venture capital, and taught herself everything from marketing to coding to get there. But according to Tracy, being an entrepreneur has always been her second job; her first is managing a lifelong health condition. Living with Spina Bifida while building her career, Tracy felt like she couldn’t tell the world about her disability. But when she finally opened up about it, the reaction wasn’t at all what she expected. Today, Tracy shares with Nicole the surprising way that she found strength in vulnerability and learned to be a better leader. She also shares fundraising tips and tricks for anyone trying to raise money for their company, and previews the week ahead as she takes Nicole’s seat to guest host an exciting week of Money Rehab.

Today, Nicole gives six ways you can financially prepare for a baby... plus, a personal update. For the federal financial resources for new parents, click HERE.

Today, Nicole opens up about how she's been thinking about taking parental leave; from the logistical side of taking time off as a self-employed person to the emotional side of stepping away from your work, when you're someone who defines yourself by your work. In this episode, you'll hear a preview of a conversation Nicole had on the podcast she cohosts with Entrepreneur Magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer, where Jason shares how he and his wife figured out these logistical and emotional questions and how Nicole (and any Money Rehabbers interested in being parents!) can too.

The only constant is change; it’s cliche, but true. And when those big life changes happen, often our finances change (or need to!). Today, Nicole talks about how to evolve your money mentality and habits with Aurora Culpo, host of the podcast Barely Filtered. Aurora tells Nicole about how she shifted her money mindset during the big transitions in her life: getting married, becoming a mom, getting divorced, living alone for the first time, and changing careers. Together, Nicole and Aurora share strategies for taking back power in your self-worth and net worth during these big transitions. Check out Aurora’s podcast here, and keep up with her on Instagram here.

As Nicole always says: when it comes to your money, it's not what you make, but what you keep, that matters. Today, Pamela Maass-Garrett (the brilliant lawyer behind the Law Mother firm and viral Instagram account) teaches you how to keep more of your money with simple financial protection strategies. Check out Pamela's book Legally Ever After here: https://www.lawmotherco.com/lea-fbook

There’s a whole lot of bad "financial advice" on TikTok — especially when it comes to real estate. Today, Nicole goes through some of these hot trends with THE real estate expert Barbara Corcoran. They talk about which hacks are true… and which are totally BS. They also talk about which celebrities need to get realistic about their wild real estate listings, how often Barbara checks her bank account and which of the Sharks on Shark Tank Barbara would start a business with. For more Barbara, join her community Barbara In Your Pocket: https://www.patreon.com/BarbaraCorcoran

PE is obsessed with this one sector right now: boring businesses. We're talking plumbing, pest control, cleaning companies— you know the ones. But this isn't just a move for PE investors; you can do it too. Nicole explains.

This conversation with Heather Dubrow (actor, entrepreneur Real Housewives of Orange County star) has everything: how to have healthy conversations about money with your spouse, tackling money dysmorphia, to prenup or not to prenup, Nvidia, floozy clauses, the Real Housewives arrest record— everything. And one thing is for sure: you'll have as much fun listening to this conversation as Nicole had having it. Check out Heather's capsule collection with Susan Bender here: https://sbxhd.com/ All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

Last year, Nicole had a medical scare... which only got scarier when the bills started rolling in. Today, Nicole shares how she negotiated her medical bills and takes you behind the scenes of a real conversation she had with a medical provider.

There's a chance that inflation may rise at the top of next year. To prep, Nicole shares four inflation-proof investments to help your portfolio.

You know what you want your financial future to look like… but how do you get there? That’s the question today’s Money Rehabber is struggling with. Today, Nicole helps her build a roadmap you can use to meet your financial goals. On this road, you’ll need a financial bestie. That’s where Bank of America comes in. Find all the tools and expert guidance you need for your financial present and future at http://bofa.com/NewProsMedia

Trump has said that when he's President, he will lower interest rates. But how much control does the President have over the Fed? Nicole explains how Trump is proposing to lower interest rates— and whether or not economists believe these proposals will work.

Sticking to a wedding budget was the #1 challenge couples faced while wedding planning, according to a survey by The Knot done last year. Today, Nicole is going to help you solve that challenge. Nicole sits down with Lauren Kay, wedding budget expert and Executive Editor of The Knot, to give you actionable strategies to stay in-budget— and still have your dream wedding. Plus, Nicole talks about her own wedding and the tips and tricks she used that helped her not break the bank. Ready to say “I do” to your budget? Try The Knot Budget Advisor today here: https://www.theknot.com/wedding-budget

What do Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Post Malone have in common? Dylan Eckardt, real estate agent, star of Selling the Hamptons and "Prince of Montauk." Dylan has become a staple of luxury real estate, and today, he tells Nicole everything we want to know— plus, where he gets his confidence.

Money can’t buy you love… but it sure can cost you a relationship, because financial conflict is a huge source of tension for many couples. Today, Nicole is joined by entrepreneur and author Jason Tartick about how to not let money ruin a relationship. Plus, Jason talks about his experience being scammed, which companies he’s bullish and bearish on, and what Elon Musk is like at a party. Find Jason's latest book, Talk Money To Me: The 8 Essential Financial Questions to Discuss With Your Partner, here: https://www.jasontartick.com/talk-money-to-me Originally aired 5.30.24

Happy Open Enrollment, Money Rehabbers! When you pick your health insurance plan, you're likely going to encounter FSAs or HSAs. Today, Nicole explains the difference between the two— and how to get the most out of both of them.

In elections, there are winners and losers. But not just when it comes to candidates— it's true of the market, too. Today, Nicole explains the big winners and losers in the market after election day.

When one person suspects their spouse of financial infidelity during a divorce process, they might call up a forensic accountant— an accountant who specializes in following money trails that have been intentionally obscured. Nicole sits down with forensic accountant Cheryl Hynes to talk about red flags that could mean financial infidelity and ways spouses hide assets from the other during a separation. Plus, Nicole revisits her conversation with Brandi Glanville, a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum who suspected her husband of financial infidelity during their divorce. Originally aired 4.9.24

Today, Nicole talks to Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicole talks Chelsey through whether she's overextending herself financially with a pricey mortgage... and spoiler alert: they have a major breakthrough. Originally aired 5.2.24

This is such a close race, and it is so close because of all of the money that has been spent by both campaigns. Today, Nicole tells you where this money comes from, and where your dollars can matter the most. Have you voted yet? If not, find where you should vote here: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

Today, Nicole is joined once again by Jon Grauman (Real Estate Agent and Founder and Principal at Grauman Rosenfeld Group) to talk about all things real estate. From the election, to interest rates, the NAR lawsuit, and climate change, Jon and Nicole leave no stone unturned so you can plan the next steps for you and your future (or current!) home.

One of the issues that has been front-and-center on the campaign trail is reproductive healthcare. Of course, there was the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022, but in the time since, there’s been more limitations placed on reproductive healthcare— from abortion to IVF and everything in between. Today, Nicole talks to entrepreneur Jessica Schaefer about the cost, and future, of fertility. Jessica shares her own experience with freezing her eggs, what resources can make IVF more affordable and how she’s providing solutions with her startup Lushi. Follow Lushi here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lushifertility/

Happy Halloween, Money Rehabbers! Today Nicole is talking about something really spooky: zombie debt. In this episode, she explains what this debt is, how it can come back to haunt you, and how to protect yourself.

If you’re running a small business or a side hustle, there are a million things you HAVE to do... is giving your brand an astrological birth chart one of them? When Lavinia Errico was launching Equinox with her brothers, their answer to this question was yes. In this conversation, Nicole and Lavinia talk about the role "practical woo" can play in business. Plus, they talk about the early days of building Equinox, what it was like for Lavinia to be pregnant when the company was scaling, what she thinks of the business now and what's next. Follow Lavinia and her new business, MoveJoy, here.

In the fourth installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains the different plans former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have for making homeownership more affordable. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker

We know about romance scammers like the Tinder Swindler, who steal money from people they’re dating… but what do you do if you’re married to that person? And how do you trust anyone ever again? That’s what Mary Bonnet had to ask herself when she found herself in a toxic relationship and a victim of financial abuse. You know Mary from Netflix's Selling Sunset, and today, Nicole and Mary do talk about the show— but they also talk about everything in Mary’s life that happened before the cameras started rolling. They talk about how Mary’s second husband racked up nearly six figures of credit card debt in her name, how that experience impacted her relationship with her husband now, and what the heck is going on with the Selling Sunset cast. Read Mary's new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/selling-sunshine-mary-bonnet?variant=42536247361570 $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

In the second part of their conversation, entrepreneur and investor Scott Galloway tells Nicole which stocks he's bullish on, which stocks he's bearish on, and what economic predictions he has for the 2025 economy. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Sought-after financial expert Scott Galloway is back on the pod. Once again, Nicole and Scott geeked out so much that we are splitting their conversation into two parts. Today you’re going to hear Scott’s take on money myths— from insurance to homeownership and everything in between. Then, they take a surprisingly vulnerable turn and talk about the role money has played in Scott’s childhood, and how the pressure to provide financially affects men in relationships. Don't miss tomorrow's episode where you'll hear the second part of this conversation, where Scott shares which stocks he is bullish and bearish on. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Don’t you wish you could have the Shark Tank judges tell you what you should be investing in? Well, as usual, we are making your wishes come true, because today Nicole is talking to Shark Tank's Matt Higgins. Off-screen has done even more deals through his firm RSE Ventures, where he’s invested in companies like Magnolia Bakery, Momofuku, Milk Bar, &pizza, Bluestone Lane and many more. Today, Matt tells Nicole which stocks he’s bullish and bearish on, how he picks good investments, what his take on celebrity entrepreneurs is, and many more gems you can use to refine your investments. Find Matt's book Burn the Boats here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/burn-the-boats-matt-higgins?variant=40962869493794 $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Interest rates and home prices are high— that's old news. But there's a new factor that's making real estate more expensive... and there's nothing the Fed can do to stop it. Today, Nicole explains the new variable driving up the cost of homeownership, and what you can do to make it more affordable. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

If your money is just sitting around in a savings account, chances are it could be working harder for you somewhere else. This is the exact situation facing the Money Rehabber Nicole talks to today. When they go a level deeper, Nicole discovers how anxiety around investing is also at play. If you’re feeling skittish around investing or just feel like your money could be doing more, this is for you! $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Today, we're getting business advice from one of the entrepreneurship rockstars of our time: Brian Chesky, CEO and cofounder of Airbnb. In their conversation, Brian shares advice for founders, tips for Airbnb hosts (and prospective Airbnb hosts) and strategies for entrepreneurs starting businesses with their friends. And yes— Nicole and Brian also talk about founder mode. Plus, Brian announces a new Airbnb feature that makes it easier than ever to make some extra cash from your home. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

OpenAI is the most important company in the world right now, and it may be an investment opportunity in the future, so it's an important company to follow... and man is there a lot to follow. Today Nicole explains why the company converted its central structure from non-profit to for-profit, and why Elon is so mad. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

You may know Kat Von D from Miami Ink and LA Ink, but she is so much more than what you saw on TV. As a kid, Kat felt like an outsider— but through her music, tattoos and business, she created community for others who grew up feeling the same way. On MNN's Money Maker, Kat tells host Nely Galán the story of her meteoric rise; from mohawks in church, to opening up her first tattoo shop, to regrettable contracts, to peace and sobriety. Her story is for anyone looking for the tools to turn their passion into a career. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

In the third installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be the only policy Trump and Harris agree on: ending tax on tips. Today, Nicole explains what the policy would look like, who would be eligible, and how you would be affected. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Maria Menounos has had— and continues to have— a phenomenal career in media, which she built herself from scratch. Maria is the daughter of immigrants who hustled to make a rich life for herself. Today Nicole and Maria talk about her experience of the immigrant hustle, being in the “sandwich generation” where she is taking care of the generation above and below her, and what her cancer diagnosis taught her about financial planning. Listen to Maria's podcast Heal Squad here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

The Bachelor franchise used to promise contestants the possibility of two things: true, happily-ever-after love… and a lucrative spotlight. Ben Higgins knows this, probably better than anyone. Many card-carrying members of Bachelor Nation would argue that Ben represents the peak of the franchise, but for Ben, that was just the beginning. Nicole talks to Ben about his business successes and failures, and the sometimes sticky topic of money in relationships. Ben shares how he and his wife Jess tackle their finances, how they navigated the uncomfortable topic of estate planning, and whether a Ben junior is on the horizon. You can find more about Ben's businesses here: https://linktr.ee/higgins.ben $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Today, Nicole explains the model behind the notorious MLM (think Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics— companies where consumers turn into sellers and is sometimes compared to a pyramid scheme). She unpacks when the model works, when it doesn't, and why there have been so much bad news in the MLM world lately. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

With margin borrowing, you can give your investments a boost— but if you're not careful, you could also lose more than you gain. Nicole explains the concept, and whether it's a money move you should make. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Roughly 57% of Gen Zers want to be influencers. Should their parents let them? Today I’m talking to the perfect people to ask: Heidi and Marc D’Amelio, parents of two of the biggest influencers on TikTok, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. Nicole talks to Heidi and Marc about what advice they’d give parents of kids who want to be influencers, how in their family business they protect both the family and the business, how the changing business dynamics in their household has affected their marriage and so much more. Want more of the D’Amelios? Check out Heidi here, Marc here, D’Amelio Footwear here and Be Happy Snacks here. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between the Fed rate and our mortgage rates and when they do— and don't— move together. Hopeful homebuyers, this one is for you! $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

Nicole gives a masterclass on negotiating in three acts: negotiating with your bank, your landlord and your boss. In each act, she gives you specific strategies and talking points for each scenario. Plus, at the very end of the episode, Nicole shares her golden negotiating tip for every situation. Ramit's full episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/4RL3Zp-g Landlord negotiation episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/VqaWmaQH How to ask for a raise episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/-N70byah Encore: Originally aired 2.20.23 $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/

In the United States, 73 percent of Americans working for private companies do not have access to paid family leave. To talk about why we don't have this in the US, and whether or not we ever will, Nicole sits down with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand— who is an expert and a leader on this issue. Plus, Nicole shares why this is so top of mind for her right now. To read more about Senator Gillibrand's work, click here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/