Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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.

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

You may have seen the viral clip of Jared Bernstein (former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors for Biden during the Obama Administration), fumble through answering the questions: if the United States just makes its own currency… why would it ever borrow money or go into debt? Why doesn’t the government just… create more money? Nicole taps in to answer this question today and along the way, explains the new economic school of thought— Modern Monetary Theory— that is turning this question on its head. As promised, here is the cringe-y clip: https://x.com/FindingMoneyDoc/status/1786050601236779078 $ 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/

Before Brandon Copeland was at the NFL, he was tackling a business education at Wharton. Now, he's back on his finance game and ready to nerd out with Nicole. Brandon tells Nicole how he bucked the trend and turned his NFL money into real wealth, how much he made his first year at the NFL, and what he thinks of the new NFL and private equity opportunities. Check out Brandon's new book here: YourMoneyPlaybook.com $ 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/

Originally aired Sept 15, 2021.  Money Rehabber Ela gets overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety whenever she asks clients for her project rate. That ends today! Nicole invites Ela on for a Listener Intervention that will help her get what she deserves once and for all.

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.

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.

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.

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