Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Originally aired 2/2/23 Nicole breaks down everything you need to know about buying a foreclosed home; like, whether it's a good move for you, how to find the best opportunities, and how to beat competing offers. As promised, here are the goods: https://homepath.fanniemae.com/ https://www.homesteps.com/ https://www.rockethomes.com/ https://www.hud.gov/topics/homes_for_sale

If your money journey has got you thinking: "I want to take this whole money-making thing from an extracurricular activity to my full-time jam," we have something to help you get started. Peter Tuchman— aka “the Einstein of Wall Street" recently did an episode of his MNN podcast "Trade Like Einstein," on this exact topic, featuring an interview with the newest intern at his group, Alishah. Alishah is awesome, and when it comes to how she landed this internship, we have no notes. Subscribe to Trade Like Einstein and never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs

Originally aired 5/14/2021 Nicole catches up with Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co and co-founder of Offline Ventures. They cover what it’s like to be romantic partners with your business partner, how to teach your kids how to save $$$ and which Silicon Valley strategies Brit uses at home.

Imagining a scenario in which you get laid off is not a fun thought exercise. We all want to have job security, and it’s stressful to think that we might not. But the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario (although still a sucky one), is to get laid off, but be prepared to chase your next opportunity. Today, Nicole shares six signs that your company might be announcing layoffs.

We know that the Fed sets interest rates... but it's not the interest rate you'll pay for a mortgage. To unpack what it really means, and what it means for you, Nicole calls up a friend of the show: Dr. Uncertainty (Dr. Richard Smith). Plus, Dr. Smith shares his predictions for where interest rates will land in 2023.

We are in the thick of earnings seasons, which means public companies are showing their financial report cards for the past quarter. Nicole shares the three most important metrics investors need to watch in order to pick winning investments during this financial szn.

Elon Musk takes ketamine. Sergey Brin sometimes enjoys magic mushrooms.  Steve Jobs was said to have partaken in psychedelics. The obvious next question is: Why? Peggy Van de Plassche has the answer. Peggy is a former banker and venture capitalist, who spent two decades in financial services, burned out, and then found success again through, yes, microdosing on mushrooms. For more on Peggy and her work, click here: https://themicrodosediet.com/

The secret to financial freedom can't be orgasm... can it? According to Emily Fletcher, it can— and it is. Emily (founder of Ziva Meditation, the host of the podcast “Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?” and the author of Stress Less Accomplish More) joins Nicole to explain. Believe it or not, there's more. Emily takes Nicole through her business and explains the actionable steps she took to build a community around her brand. Learn more about Emily's work here: https://zivameditation.com/

Meeting with a financial advisor can feel like you’re inviting someone to see you financially naked and that is super stressful… especially if you’re not where you want to be financially, or if there’s something in your financial picture you’re confused about, but you don’t want to look silly if you ask for clarification. Today, Nicole and Cari Champion make your stress melt away by sharing ultra-embarrassing stories from meetings with their financial advisors. Trust us: you won't top this! Here is the financial planning company Nicole mentioned in the episode: https://facet.com/moneyrehab Here is the episode of Money Rehab where Nicole role-plays a financial planner call: https://link.chtbl.com/lw0H-QT9?sid=FACET

Happy Earth Day, Money Rehabbers! To celebrate, Nicole is giving you five tips to do good for your bank account— and the planet. Okay tofu haters, here's a recipe you have to try: https://www.theslimsituation.com/home/coconut-crusted-tofu

Tomorrow is 4/20… and yeah, we’re talking about it. Cannabis companies have attracted some bullish investors— and some bears. So, which one should you be? Nicole talks it through.

From the epic NCAA tournament national title game to the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, there's a lot going on at the intersection of money and basketball. To talk about the opportunity for investors, Nicole calls up Darren Rovell, sports business analyst, collector extraordinaire, and founder of cllct. Nicole and Darren talk about the rise of sports betting, what the new rookies mean for the profitability of the WNBA and the value of basketball memorabilia. $ If you're ready to find your dream team, use LinkedIn Jobs. Post a job for free at: linkedin.com/mnn   $ Want to level up your money moves? Check out Facet. Facet is the next generation of personalized financial planning that is making professional financial advice accessible to the masses, not just the rich. Facet will help you understand and expand your financial opportunities by providing you with a team of financial planners (with the CFP® certification you want) and a team of professionals across all the major food groups of your financial wellness: retirement planning, tax strategy, estate planning and more. To claim Facet’s offer for Money Rehabbers, go to: https://facet.com/moneyrehab

Today's episode is another installment of Funny Money, where Nicole gives bizarre headlines from business and finance, and a comedian gives their famously non-expert insight on the topic. Today, Nicole talks to the hilarious Sarah Tiana, a standup comedian who probably wrote some of your favorite roasts. Sarah explains why she would marry the eclipse, what advice she’d give Shohei Ohtani amidst his gambling/theft scandal and why referees should only be women. Check out Sarah’s special 44 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArqsXiBzOU  $ If you're ready to find your dream team, use LinkedIn Jobs. Post a job for free at: linkedin.com/mnn   $ Want to level up your money moves? Check out Facet. Facet is the next generation of personalized financial planning that is making professional financial advice accessible to the masses, not just the rich. Facet will help you understand and expand your financial opportunities by providing you with a team of financial planners (with the CFP® certification you want) and a team of professionals across all the major food groups of your financial wellness: retirement planning, tax strategy, estate planning and more. To claim Facet’s offer for Money Rehabbers, go to: https://facet.com/moneyrehab

This episode checks all of the boxes. Want the secret sauce to being a bigger player at your company? Check. Are you thinking about starting your own thing and want the formula to determine whether you can leave your job behind? Check. Are you raising kiddos and want help teaching them the value of a dollar? Check, check and check. The reason this episode has everything is because it features the incredible and wise entrepreneur Nicole Walters. And when the Nicoles get together, they leave no stone unturned. Find Nicole's incredible new book, Nothing Is Missing, here: https://nicolewalters.com/nothing-is-missing/ Originally aired on: 2023-10-05 $ If you're ready to find your dream team, use LinkedIn Jobs. Post a job for free at: linkedin.com/mnn $ Want to level up your money moves? Check out Facet. Facet is the next generation of personalized financial planning that is making professional financial advice accessible to the masses, not just the rich. Facet will help you understand and expand your financial opportunities by providing you with a team of financial planners (with the CFP® certification you want) and a team of professionals across all the major food groups of your financial wellness: retirement planning, tax strategy, estate planning and more. To claim Facet’s offer for Money Rehabbers, go to: https://facet.com/moneyrehab

In the second part of Nicole's conversation with Brian Kelly, AKA The Points Guy, Brian tells Nicole which vacation destinations are up-and-coming (and therefore, still cheap!), what you need to know if you're traveling with kiddos and what in the world is going on with Boeing. $ If you're ready to find your dream team, use LinkedIn Jobs. Post a job for free at: linkedin.com/mnn $ Want to level up your money moves? Check out Facet. Facet is the next generation of personalized financial planning that is making professional financial advice accessible to the masses, not just the rich. Facet will help you understand and expand your financial opportunities by providing you with a team of financial planners (with the CFP® certification you want) and a team of professionals across all the major food groups of your financial wellness: retirement planning, tax strategy, estate planning and more. To claim Facet’s offer for Money Rehabbers, go to: https://facet.com/moneyrehab

Go-chella or no-chella? Nicole breaks down how much seeing the biggest names in music— and more importantly, posing in front of the Ferris wheel— really costs. Originally aired 4.2023

Today Nicole calls up Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, to give you all the tips on how to book your dream trip without breaking the bank. In the first part of their conversation, Brian shares his credit card picks for the best loyalty perks and debunks which viral travel tips really work, and which are BS. Stay tuned for the second part of their conversation next week, where Brian shares his favorite destinations for an awesome— and affordable— vacation.

Today, Nicole unpacks Biden's latest student debt relief plan, what it means for you, and whether it will actually happen.

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.

That's right: Lorilyn Wilson is our new favorite CPA who makes taxes *actually* kinda fun. Nicole holds nothing back and asks all the burning tax questions people are normally too scared to ask: How can I get the most back on my tax refund? Are there any new tax credits this year I can benefit from? If I'm a business owner, can I deduct my clothes? If I mess up my tax return... will I go to jail? It's going down! Learn more about Lorilyn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilynacrum/ $ Want to level up your money moves? Check out Facet. Facet is the next generation of personalized financial planning that is making professional financial advice accessible to the masses, not just the rich. Facet will help you understand and expand your financial opportunities by providing you with a team of financial planners (with the CFP® certification you want) and a team of professionals across all the major food groups of your financial wellness: retirement planning, tax strategy, estate planning and more. To claim Facet’s special offer for Money Rehabbers, go to: https://facet.com/moneyrehab