Time to Wine about Money
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After following Nicole’s 3 E’s and putting your spending plan together… are you struggling to ...
Mo’ Mortgage, Mo’ Problems Pt 2
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Nicole’s primer on mortgages, she shares her tips on interest rates… and her all-ti...
Mo’ Mortgage, Mo’ Problems Pt 1
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a house has historically been a big part of the American Dream… but a mortgage? What a nigh...
It Pays to Live in Certain States… Here are Nicole’s Picks!
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy birthday, America! To celebrate, Nicole breaks down which states give their residents the most...
Change Maker - Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder, on Unapologetically Following her Gut and How Getting Fired Kick-Started her Company
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Ben-Ishay tells Nicole Baked by Melissa’s whirlwind origin story, her tips on building a t...
What to Financially Expect When You're Expecting
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Babies are tiny and cute... and yet, there’s nothing tiny or cute about the way a mini-me will aff...
Choose Your Fighter: 401k or Roth IRA
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
401k... IRA… alphabet soup… help? Nicole breaks down the difference between the darlings of the ...
Minimum Wage is a Broken System - Here's Why (and Why You Should Care)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the United States, there are 1.1 million workers making minimum wage or below. Nicole breaks down...
Money Hacks for Hot Girl/Hot Guy Summer
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been wanting to take an inaugural post-pandemic vacation, but aren’t sure how to get t...
Change Maker: Amy Cuddy, Scientist, on Boosting Confidence and Finding your “Thing”
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Cuddy (you know her as the genius behind the “power pose” research) joins Nicole to talk...
How Our Tax System Actually Works (For You)
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The US tax system is designed to increase your tax burden as you grow wealth… which is how it shou...
Tips on Tipping
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that when we go out to eat, we should tip waiters 20%… but what about delivery drivers...
WTF are MLMs?!
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MLMs, or multi-level-marketing (companies) are businesses that rely on consumer representatives to s...
Change Makers: Lauren and Cameron Hamilton
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love Is Blind stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton join us this week to talk about their unlikely love ...
The Ugly Truth Behind Payday Loans
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole dives into the ugly truth behind payday loan and check-cashing places… and explains why the...
In Defense of Karens
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Extra Special Guest (and Nicole's partner's mom) Soni retells what happened when Nicole inspired her...
WTF are Money Market Accounts?!
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you think of a LESS specific name than “Money Market Accounts?” We’ll wait… No, right?...
Change Maker: Hill Harper (pt 2), Actor & Founder on Tackling Student Debt and Debunking Financial Experts
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of their conversation, Nicole talks with The Good Doctor star and The Black Wall ...
To Refi or Not to Refi?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole dishes out the do’s and don’ts of refinancing your home… and if you’re thinking about...
#FreeBritney, Part 2: Work, (Rich) Bitch
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of our 2-part episode on guardianships and conservatorships, Nicole dives into the...
#FreeBritney, Part 1: Conservatorships and Guardianships
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t know that in the blink of an eye, you could wind up in a situation where you hav...
Scams!
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nicole covers a range of scams… including one that tapped Money Rehab Producer Catherine La...
Change Maker: Arlan Hamilton, Founder, on How Being Underestimated Can be a Superpower
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s change maker Arlan Hamilton is a venture capitalist investor. She’s the founder and ...
Listener Intervention: My BF Wants To Pay My Rent
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Sam just moved in with her boyfriend… and he’d rather she pay down her student loans th...
How Spicy is Your Investment Strategy
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How risk-tolerant are you? From 401k’s to the stock market, take our handy quiz and follow your g...
The Dog Ate My Wallet
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole learns - the hard way - about the hidden costs of pet ownership. Dog moms and Cat dads, this...
Confessions of a Microinfluencer
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get the inside scoop from a microinfluencer - and the business mind behind him - on how they secu...
Change Maker: Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, on Post-Pandemic Travel and Going to Europe for Free
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the guy who wants you to travel for free: The “Points Guy”, Brian Kelly. Discover the perks...
Overcome Your Financial Blindspot (the Grocery Store!)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to pay less for peas, quit tossing your carrots, and really, truly, make meals for one. Learn...
Confession$ of a Bachelor Alum with Kendall Long
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how much being a contestant on The Bachelor is REALLY worth? In this financial confessio...
How to Get an Amazing Mentor
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A dream mentorship is hard to come by - especially when you’re cold emailing someone who’s succe...
Change Maker: Paige Adams-Geller, Founder, on Overcoming Financial Trauma and Creating a Denim Empire
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion mogul and denim maven Paige Adams-Gellar (yes, the creator of PAIGE jeans) discuss how she b...
5 Strange Ways to Make $$$
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From apps to rentals to *ahem* body parts, find out some of the unlikeliest ways to score some cash....
WTF is Dogecoin?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto used to be confusing - but not anymore. In this episode, you’ll get the scoop on Dogecoin ...
Swipe Right on a Financial Advisor
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A relationship with a financial advisor is exactly that - a relationship. Nicole unpacks why you sh...
How to Create an Emergency ("Oh F*#k") Fund
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole covers how much emergency fund you need based on your lifestyle and your job description, why...
Change Maker: Entrepreneur Brit Morin on Teaching Your Kids the Value of a Dollar and Relationship OKRs
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole catches up with Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co and co-founder of Offline Ventures. They cov...
Side Hustle Perks that Will Pay Off
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole’s accountant says that the perks of running your own business are so good that EVERYONE sho...
Confessions of a Bankruptcy Lawyer
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole is joined by bankruptcy lawyer Todd Turoci to take an inside look at bankruptcy from start to...
WTF are Capital Gains?! (And Three Ways to Master Them)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real – when someone says “cap gains” we’re all just smiling and nodding. But not ...
The Hidden Cost of Miscarriage
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miscarriage leave is the kind of leave no one ever wants to have to take. But nevertheless, it’s t...
Change Maker: Actress & NFT Collector Katie Cassidy on NFTs, Nudes and Self Love
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Star of DC comic's Arrow Katie Cassidy joins Nicole today to talk about making your own crypto, coll...
Listener Intervention: “Should I Drop My Dad as My Accountant?”
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say never to talk about religion and politics with your family… and you might as well add mon...
Don’t Get Screwed by Bad Credit: Five Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole breaks down what contributes to your credit score in the first place - and how to boost it qu...
Investment Property or Nah?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole debunks the myths around investing in real estate… as well as showing you how you *might* b...
Listener Question: "Should I Pay Off Credit Cards or Save For Retirement?"
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Angelica has some debts to pay off and wonders what’s more important: paying those debts ...
Change Maker: Hill Harper
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CSI:NY and The Good Doctor star Hill Harper joins Nicole to talk about Black Wall Street, cryptocurr...
Get Friends to Pay You Back: Listen and Learn
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brave the awkwardness and get your money back - Nicole shows you firsthand how to ask a friend to re...
5 Things You NEED to Know When Apartment Hunting
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From rent hacks to finding a steal in a kicka$$ building, Nicole gives you 5 tips to find the perfec...
GameStop Explained – Advice From a Redditor Who Made Millions on Stonks!
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole talks to a GameStop investor (who made a cool million or two) about why he got in early, how ...
Index Funds and Chill
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why index funds are go-to investments… and how Nicole used one to stick it to her childho...
Change Makers: Alli Webb and Adrian Koehler
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole is joined by Drybar founder Alli Webb and executive coach Adrian Koehler; two Change Makers w...
Why Car Leasing is a SCAM!
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole gets sassy in today’s episode about one of her biggest financial pet peeves: leasing cars. ...
You May Have Unclaimed Money... Here's How to Find It!
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there are BILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed money in the US? Want to find yours? In...
Listener Intervention: "Marriage? Give me a (tax) break"
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole sits down with a listener; a newlywed, who is filing jointly for the first time and wants to ...
Nicole Negotiates her Rent
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money Rehabbers want to know: can you negotiate your rent after signing a lease? Be a fly on the wal...
Change Maker: Nely Galán
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole is joined by television mogul and former President of Entertainment for Telemundo, Nely Galan...
Confessions of a Former Tax Auditor
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole is joined by former tax auditor Silvia Aguirre to talk about how to avoid getting audited, th...
Listener Question: “Is buying a house actually a bad idea?”
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buy a house, they said... It’s a great investment, they said… Nicole tackles the hard question...
WTF are NFTs?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole heads to the streets to discuss NFTs, Blockchain, and why everyone’s talking about digital ...
How do I make a f%*king budget?!
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole covers exactly how much should go toward your essential spending, what the heck you have to p...
Change Maker: Rebecca Minkoff, Designer
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole sits down with designer and fashion mogul Rebecca Minkoff for a frank talk about credit card ...
Listener Question: “Do you have to pay taxes on unemployment?”
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole gives a listener advice on what to do about taxes if you filed for unemployment last year, an...
Listener Intervention: "How Much Should I Put Into Long Term Savings?"
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Money Rehab's first Listener Intervention, Nicole answers questions about how much to put into lo...
5 Big Tax Changes That Will Save You $$$ This Year
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just because 2020 was a dumpster fire doesn’t mean your taxes have to be. Nicole explains why you...
Here's How Negotiating Is Done: Listen and Learn
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole shows you how negotiating your monthly bills can be addicting, gets invited by Dr. Oz to help...
Introducing: Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to kill it in the stock market? How about how to get that debt monkey off yo...