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 Hil...
Apr 09, 2024•23 min
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 ...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min
If you’ve ever seen a Pepsi, Apple Music, Uber, or Netflix marketing campaign that you liked, Bozoma (Boz) Saint John probably had something to do with it. And that’s because, throughout her career, Boz has been at the helm of all of those massive brands. And today, we get to hear what she’s learned from working on these massive brands— like how to talk about mental health at work, how to build a personal brand, and how to negotiate a raise before you even get the job. Find more Boz badassery in...
Apr 05, 2024•38 min
A financial planner is like a money coach that can help you meet your money goals. Let's be honest: we all could use that. Historically, financial planners have gotten a bad rap as inaccessible to the 99% and just plain intimidating— but, it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, Nicole will prove it. Nicole calls up Brent Weiss, a CFP®-certified financial planner and Head of Financial Wellness at Facet— a financial planning company that is truly changing the game. Nicole and Brent do a little clie...
Apr 04, 2024•50 min
If you want to sell your house but haven’t listed it yet, you might want to wait until mid-July because it could mean keeping thousands of dollars in your pocket. And if you did just sell your house— you might be entitled to get some of your money back. It all comes down to a recent lawsuit. Nicole explains the headline, and how you can benefit from it. Check your eligibility for the settlement here: https://www.realestatecommissionlitigation.com/ If you're ready to find your dream team, use Lin...
Apr 03, 2024•9 min
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 Justine Marino, host of the Glitter and Garbage podcast. Justine gives her take on Wendy's dynamic (definitely not surge) pricing, what role she'd cast Winnie the Pooh in now that the intellectual property is in the public domain and yay or nay on Chizza. Subscribe to Glitte...
Apr 02, 2024•33 min
If you're slammed at work, you might think that you don't have time for your health. But, as multi-hyphenate Gabby Reece will tell you, taking good care of yourself doesn't have to be time-consuming or complicated. Today, Nicole sits down with Gabby to get her take on some trendy wellness fads and health hacks anyone can try at home. Find Gabby's podcast and health resources here: https://www.gabriellereece.com/ $ If you're ready to find your dream team, use LinkedIn Jobs. Post a job for free at...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min
In the second part of their conversation, Nicole asks Barbara all the most common questions entrepreneurs have on hiring— from how to budget for a good employee, to the most important interview questions to ask; and, Barbara has a hilarious story about the question a candidate asked her in an interview that landed them the job immediately.
Mar 29, 2024•13 min
There’s a whole lot of bad "financial advice" on TikTok — especially when it comes to real estate. Today, Nicole goes through some of these hot trends with THE real estate expert Barbara Corcoran. They talk about which hacks are true… and which are totally BS. They also talk about which celebrities need to get realistic about their wild real estate listings, how often Barbara checks her bank account and which of the Sharks on Shark Tank Barbara would start a business with. For more Barbara, join...
Mar 28, 2024•25 min
Today, Nicole follows the money trail of Soho House's financial problems and unpacks the key question: how do you scale a business built on exclusivity?
Mar 27, 2024•9 min
Have you noticed that there is a very bizarre trend happening in the entrepreneurship space? There is a very specific bro-y entrepreneur who is super into biohacking. Why is this one particular type of person so obsessed with these health hacks? And, an even bigger question: are these entrepreneurs onto something? To answer these questions, Nicole talks to Neil Parikh, one of the co-founders of Casper. Want to chat one-on-one with Neil about your business? Book him on Intro at https://intro.co/n...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min
Short-term Treasury Bills are killing it right now. You can get a one-month Treasury for over 5%. However, there is a really common misconception about bonds that can seriously mess up the way that you plan for your investment returns. Nicole explains this mistake, and how to fix it. $ 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 pla...
Mar 25, 2024•9 min
Jeff Bezos recently sold around $2.4 billion of Amazon stock... does he know something we don't know? Isn't that insider trading? Today Nicole explains how C-Suite executives are allowed to sell their own stock, the common misconception you should NOT fall for, and one infamous insider trading story you might not know that you know! Need a hand analyzing investments? Start here with these Money Rehab episodes: Check These Three Things Before You Invest in a Company: https://link.chtbl.com/IQU_FI...
Mar 22, 2024•8 min
Here’s some great news: we're living longer lives. But that also means we’re going to have to save more for a longer retirement. Today, Nicole talks with Michael Clinton, bestselling author and New Longevity expert, on the significant impact our longer lives will have on the economy— both good and bad, how that affects what we can reasonably expect to earn from Social Security when we retire, and answer the question: what if I can’t afford a long life? Spoiler alert - you can. Nicole and Michael...
Mar 21, 2024•31 min
Doomsday prepping used to be a very niche category. But after the past few years we’ve had, the preppers are a little less fringe. In fact, there are new preppers. And they’re the 1%. From Mark Zuckerberg to Bill Gates, today Nicole takes you through the totally wild— and a little spooky— prepper economy. $ 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 pers...
Mar 20, 2024•10 min
Nicole goes beyond the typical budgeting advice, and brings you four pro tips for getting that debt monkey off of your back. $ 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 opportu...
Mar 19, 2024•9 min
Today, Jason Feifer (editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine), joins Nicole to talk about a taboo topic in the money world: salary. Should we be talking openly about how much we’re making? Nicole and Jason hash it out today!
Mar 18, 2024•23 min
If you've been banking on Social Security being your slush fund in retirement... don't. Nicole explains how Social Security benefits work, why they're in trouble, how this issue has become a part of the 2024 Presidential campaigns, and what you need to do in order to prepare. Here is the Social Security Benefits calculator Nicole mentions: https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/quickcalc/ Here is where to set up the "my Social Security" account: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ $ If you're ready to find your dr...
Mar 14, 2024•12 min
If you’ve been scrolling TikTok recently and noticed influencers are now dancing to video with no sound, silent disco style? Yeah - that’s actually the fallout of a complicated licensing battle between two giants: TikTok and Universal Music Group. The breakdown of licensing negotiations between these two companies is a fascinating case study for where the music industry is right now in the era of streaming. Nicole explains what happened, and what's at stake for musicians and fans.
Mar 13, 2024•7 min
Nicole chats with Jon Grauman (real estate agent and star of Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix) about everything you want to know about what the housing market will hold in 2024. They talk about how an interest rate drop could affect housing prices, tips for finding your dream home, and— in case you’re curious— the truth about squatter’s rights. Catch Jon in Season 2 of Buying Beverly Hills, premiering on March 22, 2024, on Netflix.
Mar 12, 2024•37 min
Money intersects with every area of our lives: our self-esteem, romantic relationships, mental health, family ties— everything has a money trail. And because of that, money can get intertwined with our psyche in interesting, and sometimes challenging, ways. Nicole wanted to dig deep into this, so she called up Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist who combines financial literacy with the emotional and psychological side of money. Originally aired 5.31.22
Mar 11, 2024•30 min
Nvidia is the hottest thing on Wall Street right now— but is now a good time to buy? If you haven't invested, have you missed your chance? Nicole explains how the pros are answering that question, what Nvidia actually does and how to benefit from this magic stock.
Mar 07, 2024•13 min
401k... IRA… alphabet soup… help? Nicole breaks down the difference between the darlings of the retirement world, and how to know which option is right for you. Here's the info on the Robinhood boost Nicole mentioned: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at Robinhood.com/boost Here's the episode Nicole mentioned that explains the perfect legal loophole you can use to snag a...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min
Money Rehabbers: have you listened to Help Wanted (Nicole's podcast with Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer) yet? If not, we gotchu! Today, enjoy this special episode of Help Wanted, where the caller who needs help is... Nicole. If you love it, subscribe to Help Wanted here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT
Mar 05, 2024•32 min
Nicole was recently sent a Reddit post written by someone feuding with their daughter over money. Today, Nicole settles their argument— and gives you a script to use if a loved one asks you for money you don't feel you owe.
Mar 04, 2024•9 min
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 Ben Gleib (The Young Turks, The Mad King, The Neurotic Gangster). While being a money expert isn't a prerequisite for this segment, Ben does have some really sharp and creative economic ideas that he put together when he… ran for President. True story. He tells Nicole all ab...
Mar 01, 2024•26 min
In business, you'll learn that you don't know what you don't know. When Nicole started MNN, there were five lessons in particular she wished she learned earlier. Today, she gives you the cheat code. If you're ready to find the right professionals for your dream team, LinkedIn Jobs makes it easy. Get started here: linkedIn.com/mnn
Feb 29, 2024•12 min
Your retirement plan should not involve draining your retirement account. Instead, plan your dreamy retirement around living off of the interest from your awesome investments. Nicole explains how to make this happen while living your best life in retirement. Are you thinking: wait, how am I supposed to grow my retirement to $1.5 million?! Nicole breaks down how to get there in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/hRuKpMsM $ Investors: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every...
Feb 28, 2024•10 min
A listener who is struggling through credit card debt wants to know: how much of a wedding can she afford? Nicole brings some tough love in this episode that you have to hear to believe. Encore: Originally aired July 20, 2021. $ Investors: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Learn more at Robinhood.com/boost $ Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters? Check out Greenlight, the best money app and deb...
Feb 27, 2024•21 min
We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery, but what is it actually like? Today, Nicole calls up Powerball winner Timothy Schultz to find out. Encore: Originally aired 10/21/21 $ Investors: Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Learn more at Robinhood.com/boost $ Want the kiddos in your life to become money masters? Check out Greenlight, the best money app and debit card for families (and get one month free!): h...
Feb 25, 2024•19 min
