Money Rehab: Essentials

Nicole has always opted for slow-and-steady investing versus hyped-up, get-rich-quick trading. But, there are trading strategies that are more calculated, and can almost act as an insurance policy against risk of losses. To give us the masterclass on these strategies and more is investing expert Dominique Broadway. All investment and trading strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment and education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

The very first step in making a successful retirement plan (yes, even before starting that IRA) is to know how much you’ll actually need for retirement. Today, Nicole answers a question from a listener about how the heck to make that prediction.

Nearly 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. owe significant medical debt, totaling $195 billion nationwide. Today, Nicole gives three tips to help you manage— or even cancel— your medical debt.

When Facebook went public, 88 employees saw the value of their equity exceed $30 million. That’s the dream right? But not only is this dream rare, it can actually turn into a nightmare if you don’t ask your company the right questions about your stock options. Today Nicole talks about how to protect yourself from this nightmare scenario with Tracy DiNunzio, a brilliant entrepreneur who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Nicole and Tracy explain what you should ask your employer about your equity, and if you get a job offer with a large equity component, how to evaluate if the opportunity is a good one.

Asking for a raise is certainly an art. Nicole shares all her advice for mastering this art— from when to ask, what to say, and even what to bring with you to the meeting.

Your credit score is your financial report card... except, more important than your report card from school, because your credit score will play a big role in determining your mortgage. Today, Nicole explains how to show your credit score some love.

Like any good sponsor, Nicole can talk the talk because she’s been in Money Rehab herself. At one point, Nicole was in $5,000 of credit card debt. In this episode, she tells the story of how she faced that debt and got rid of it for good.

Nicole's DMs are open for questions, and the #1 question she gets isn't what to invest in... but how to invest. Today, she takes you through making your first investment, step-by-step, and leaves no stone unturned.

Nicole covers exactly how much should go toward your essential spending, what the heck you have to put toward retirement, and how much you get to spend on the fun stuff: vacations and bottomless-mimosa brunches.

Money Rehab: Essentials is the home of the most foundational Money Rehab episodes that break down the FAQ-financial topics. Think of it as your financial starter kit, packed with the episodes that are going to make the biggest impact on your wallet, your peace of mind, and your financial future. In this feed, you’ll hear hand-picked episodes from Nicole that tackle the core pillars of personal finance— think budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and financial independence. In these episodes, Nicole does the financial blocking and tackling in a way that's practical, actionable, and, of course, totally judgment and jargon free.