Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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
August 8, 2025 • 48 mins
You probably know Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income, the platform he created to help entrepreneurs win— but today, you'll meet a new side of him. Nicole dives into Pat’s fascinating business venture in the world of Pokémon cards and unpacks how his new book Lean Learning offers a powerful, stress-free strategy for tackling your goals. Plus, he breaks down how this framework can be a game-changer for teaching your kids financial l...
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August 7, 2025 • 50 mins
Today Nicole taps into market insights with Michael Batnick, Managing Partner at Ritholtz Wealth Management and cohost of The Compound and Friends podcast—alongside Money Rehab regular, Josh Brown. Nicole and Michael dive into whether the fallout from Trump-era tariffs and the “TACO Trade” has run its course, and where interest rates might be headed next. Plus, in a round of Bullish or Bearish, Michael shares his takes on some of t...
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Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the BLS Commissioner was fired, the latest setback in the Boeing saga and why Elon Musk hasn't got a paycheck from Tesla in eight years.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licens...
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August 4, 2025 • 35 mins
Today Nicole sits down with Yossi Levi—aka Car Dealership Guy—for a no-fluff breakdown of what’s really happening in the car market and everything you need to know if you're car shopping. They unpack how the new Liberation Day tariffs are impacting prices, what’s still negotiable at the dealership, and whether used cars are feeling the heat, too. Plus, Yossi weighs in on viral tax hacks like the G-Wagon deduction and a new write-of...
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Nicole brings you the latest financial news that will affect you— and your wallet. Today she follows the money trail of the Epstein case, the meme stock revival (and whether you should get in on it) and a not-so-happy update on the housing market.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor befor...
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July 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of our time, has been making some major portfolio moves. He's trimming down big names like Apple and Bank of America, and quietly loading up on Domino’s Pizza and Sirius XM. Today, Nicole breaks down exactly what Buffett’s doing, why he’s doing it, and whether you should follow.
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July 28, 2025 • 8 mins
For decades, the private equity world has been a velvet-roped party — only open to billionaires, pensions, and endowments. But that might be changing. This month, a new executive order made it easier for private equity (and other high-growth, high-risk assets) to land in your 401(k). On the surface, it looks like access. But Nicole breaks down what’s really going on behind the scenes… and why private equity is suddenly rolling out ...
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It’s time for Nicole's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect your wallet. First, Nicole unpacks the resurgence of Polymarket, the prediction market platform that’s finding its way back into the U.S. after a run-in with regulators. What does it mean for the future of betting on politics, sports, and —even Vogue? Then, she breaks down the bipartisan GENIUS Act: a new bill that could finally ...
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More than half of Americans feel behind on retirement savings, but the good news is, it’s never too late to level up your strategy.
Today, Nicole walks you through Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): what they are, how they work, and how they can help you build real wealth for retirement. She unpacks the key differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs, how to choose the right one (or both!), and what tax implications to kee...
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July 23, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, Nicole answers questions from a listener around how to afford care for her stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage ...
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July 22, 2025 • 50 mins
Today’s episode is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done on Money Rehab. Nicole sits down with a listener named Erin, who reached out after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Her message was simple, yet profound: “I need to get my finances in order to make sure my loved ones are taken care of.”
What follows is a raw, courageous conversation about life, money, and legacy. Erin shares her fears, her love for her family, ...
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July 21, 2025 • 13 mins
Nicole answers an email from a listener who wants to know: will renewable energy companies ever outperform oil? Nicole's advice goes beyond market trends, and gets at the heart at the responsibility we have to both our financial future— and the future of the planet.
Find Barron's list of top ESG companies here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/most-sustainable-esg-us-companies-1b5f70fd
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It’s time for Nicole's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect your wallet. Nicole breaks down Robinhood’s buzzy new launch of tokenized stocks in Europe—what that actually means, why it might matter for the future of investing, and what private companies like OpenAI and SpaceX have to do with it. Then, she dives into the Paramount-Skydance merger saga, which has it all: nepo babies, politica...
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Every quarter, public companies drop their earnings reports—a financial report card that can make or break stock prices in an instant. But unless you speak fluent Wall Street, these reports can feel like they’re written in another language. Today, we’re translating.
Nicole breaks down what an earnings report actually is, why it matters, and how to read between the lines of those buttoned-up earnings calls. And to help make sense o...
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July 14, 2025 • 19 mins
Originally aired 3.21.21
Fashion mogul and denim maven Paige Adams-Gellar (yes, the creator of PAIGE jeans) discuss how she built her business by trusting her gut, literally working through trauma, and the power of asking for help.
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July 11, 2025 • 32 mins
Six months ago, Nicole Lapin lost her home in the LA fires. Today, she opens up about what the last six months have really looked like: the emotional toll, the bureaucratic maze of FEMA and SBA, the painful process of replacing IDs and legal documents, and the financial strain of waiting on insurance. But this isn’t just a story of loss—it's a roadmap for anyone facing a crisis. Nicole shares hard-won lessons, must-do prep work (di...
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2025 was hyped as the big comeback year for IPOs—but the reality might not be so simple. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Ed Elson, Scott Galloway's cohost of the Prof G Markets podcast, to unpack who really profits when companies go public and what retail investors need to watch out for. They also dive into how the Big, Beautiful Bill could make it even harder for younger generations to build wealth.
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July 2, 2025 • 49 mins
Jessica Szohr has starred in Gossip Girl, The Orville, Shameless, and more—but she’s never talked about the money lessons she’s learned behind the scenes… until now. In this episode, Jessica opens up about what she learned about money modeling as a child, the financial realities of Hollywood, and how Gossip Girl shaped her perspective on wealth and status. She shares untold behind the scenes stories from the set, like the unbelieva...
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July 1, 2025 • 39 mins
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.
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June 30, 2025 • 7 mins
As you get more familiar with investing, you’ll see public companies generally divided into two groups with respect to investors: growth stocks and value stocks. Nicole explains the difference, and what it has to do with an embarrassing moment at CNN. Happens to the best of us, right?
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