You don’t need to be a Rockefeller to build wealth like them. The money moves they made, anyone can try at home. The most critical of those money moves, the one that really set their family up for generations, was to turn their family… into a bank. Nicole breaks down how they did it, and how you can too. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on...
Sep 21, 2023•12 min
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances: Nicole follows the money trail of the American-Iranian prisoner exchange, the latest union to go on strike and the silver lining of a government shutdown. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with ...
Sep 20, 2023•10 min
Pinky Cole wants your life to go up in flames. But not literally. Pinky is the owner of the popular restaurant brand Slutty Vegan, but before that, she had a devastating grease fire that destroyed her first business. And you know what? She’s glad it happened. Today she gives Nicole advice for anyone who is wondering whether the challenge facing them is insurmountable, the story behind how $17,000 of her wages was taken away, the unusual talent pool she’s used for hiring (if you’re job-searching,...
Sep 19, 2023•40 min
Originally aired 9.15.22 We are bullish on money tips (duh!), and when it comes to financial literacy, we say: the more, the merrier. That’s why Nicole highly encourages all Money Rehabbers to have their own financial advisor. And to help you find one that’s the perfect fit for you, Nicoel sits down with Josh Brown— aka the Reformed Broker— who, like us, thinks everyone should have a financial advisor.
Sep 18, 2023•26 min
Originally aired 3.2.2022 Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You liked all of the apartments, but weren’t crazy about any of them. Then, your broker says: “Actually, there’s just one last apartment I want to show you.” And then, all of a sudden, you’re there. In your dream apartment. There’s just one tiny detail: it’s out of your budget. Sound familiar? That’s what one of our producers Mike is going through now. Today, Ni...
Sep 17, 2023•26 min
Originally aired 4.9.21 Nicole sits down with designer and fashion mogul Rebecca Minkoff for a frank talk about credit card debt, what it takes to build a profitable business, and making sure you put a floozy clause in your will.
Sep 16, 2023•22 min
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, we are doing something fun: sharing the interview from when Nely Galán was on Money Rehab... years before she would have her own show on Nicole's network! This conversation is packed with tips from Nely around how to make your money work harder for you. You're welcome! Subscribe to Nely's podcast Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico here: https://link.chtbl.com/_9U0OQh1?sid=MM
Sep 15, 2023•24 min
On today's weekly roundup of the headlines and how they affect your finances, Nicole tells you everything you need to know about the current labor strikes. All of them. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with her here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork
Sep 13, 2023•12 min
As you've seen the real estate market go nuts, have you thought to yourself: how can I get in on this? Today, Nicole gets to the bottom of this question with Polly Brindle, a realtor on Selling the OC, the popular Selling Sunset spinoff on Netflix. Polly talks about how she got into real estate, spills the tea on Season 2 of the show and reveals the sticker price she’d give Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magni...
Sep 12, 2023•40 min
What do Warren Buffett (one of the greatest investors of our time) and Micheal Burry (the guy in The Big Short who predicted the housing crash) have to say about today’s market? Nicole unpacks what money moves they're both making, and whether you should follow suit. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a...
Sep 11, 2023•6 min
Wouldn’t it be cool if we got $1,000 a month from the government? Yeah, that’s what Andrew Yang thought when he ran for President. And somehow he… lost? Nicole and Andrew catch up on why he still thinks that’s a good idea, his new political party, his upcoming thriller The Last Election, why he thinks Taylor Swift should be President… and yeah, that bodega video. Reserve your copy of The Last Election now, here: https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/last-election/
Sep 08, 2023•27 min
Want to write emails that people actually open? Laura Belgray has you covered. Today, she gives Nicole some of her favorite tips and tricks for stellar subject lines. But that's just the beginning. Laura shares the advantages of being a "late bloomer," her decision not to have kids and why the whole "having it all" narrative is totally BS. Find Laura's new book here: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/book Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magni...
Sep 07, 2023•31 min
Nicole unpacks the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances. Today: an update on the housing market and why entrepreneur Grant Cardone is getting sued— and how to protect yourself from the mess his investors are in. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with her here: i...
Sep 06, 2023•12 min
Originally aired 6/10/22 In the early 2000s, a group of teenagers collectively known as "The Bling Ring" reportedly stole over $3 million dollar’s worth of possessions from celebrities like Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan and more. Over a decade later, a viral Vanity Fair article and a subsequent film still control the narrative of this story— not the people involved. If you watched the film, you might think that Alexis Haines (née Neiers) was the ringleader ...
Sep 05, 2023•51 min
Today, Nicole is sharing the first episode of her new podcast Money Assistant, where she, along with her AI investing assistant Magnifi, give guests actionable steps to navigate their big money obstacles and achieve their financial goals. In the first episode, Nicole and Magnifi help Paola, who dreams of feeling comfortable investing. The only thing that's holding her back? Trauma stemming from her family's financial hardship in 2008. Nicole helps Paola warm up to the idea of investing, and Magn...
Sep 04, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Nicole has spent her entire career connecting people with resources that will make their financial lives better. Of everything she's reported on, AI is the most promising resource she's seen yet. Today she shares her three favorite AI apps that will improve your financial life. Take control of your financial goals with your AI investing assistant Magnifi at: moneyassistant.com Subscribe to Nicole's new podcast Money Assistant here: https://link.chtbl.com/dA3CJ-Co Streamline your bookkeeping with...
Sep 01, 2023•11 min
Before he was caught, Eric Canori's business was flying high. Literally. Before marijuana was legalized anywhere in the US, Eric ran one of the biggest marijuana operations on the East Coast. Today, he tells Nicole his story, and it's got everything you'd want in an adrenaline-pumping crime thriller: buried treasure, lost love, a police chase— and, of course, self-actualization. Find Eric's book, Pressure, here: https://www.ericcanori.com/
Aug 31, 2023•31 min
On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances: a tragedy at Tesla that might change the trajectory of the company, the bigger picture of car prices and a big precedent in digital currency land. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with her h...
Aug 30, 2023•11 min
In this episode, Nicole talks to Avis Cardella: writer, author and recovering shopping addict. Avis describes how she fell into the downward spiral of daily shopping, and more importantly: how consumerism had become a coping mechanism. Forget the movies— this is a raw picture of what shopping addiction really looks like. If you or someone you know needs help managing debt, check out Debtors Anonymous: https://debtorsanonymous.org/ Want to get a jump start on healthy money habits? Go to moneyassi...
Aug 29, 2023•24 min
Originally aired 11.26.2021 Today, Nicole has a Listener Intervention with a Money Rehabber who, in her words, “doesn’t have a penny in savings.” She says: “My parents didn't teach me this stuff and school certainly didn't. I've always felt like there was a secret world I was excluded from. I wish I would have gotten on this way sooner but I'm clinging to the ole 'better late than never' expression.” Today, Nicole shows this Money Rehabber that it’s never too late. Want some help planning for yo...
Aug 28, 2023•23 min
Originally aired 1.26.22 Eve Rodsky (author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space) joins Nicole to talk about how the wage gap doesn’t stop at work; there’s unequal distribution at home, with women being the “she-fault” parent, taking on emotional labor and invisible work. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nico...
Aug 27, 2023•23 min
Originally aired on 10/1/21 Ryan Serhant, real estate mogul and star of Million Dollar Listing New York, tells Nicole his best advice for making sales and buying houses. Plus, Ryan gives us the scoop on hand-modeling that we didn’t know we needed. This episode has something for everyone: homebuyers, real estate brokers, aspiring salespeople and anyone looking for some inspo on leveling up at work. Want to start investing towards a down payment, but don't know where to start? Go to moneyassistant...
Aug 26, 2023•31 min
Earlier this month, the United States did not ace its credit test. To unpack this story, and give a bonus insight as a recovering finance bro, Nicole talks to Shawn O’Malley, the chief editor and creator of the popular investing newsletter We Study Markets. Subscribe to Shawn's awesome newsletter We Study Markets here: https://westudymarkets.beehiiv.com/ Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help yo...
Aug 25, 2023•29 min
Today Nicole unpacks the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances. Up today: the fate of driverless cars, how China's real estate problem is a global catastrophe in the making, and why US homebuyers should be cautiously optimistic. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting ...
Aug 23, 2023•11 min
Assumable mortgages are becoming everyone's favorite house-buying hack. Here's what they are, and how to get one. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with her here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork
Aug 22, 2023•9 min
Originally aired on 10.29.21 For most of her childhood, Kate Somerville struggled with the tumultuous hand she was dealt. Then, in one moment, she received advice that turned her life around. Listen to hear that advice, and how it led to her starting her eponymous skincare brand. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from ...
Aug 21, 2023•27 min
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they'll affect your finances: Zuck vs Muck is off, why WeWork's downward spiral matters to you (even if you don't use WeWork) and a tip for borrowers stressed about student loan repayments. If you're able to support Maui in the wake of the devastating fires, please consider donating here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
Aug 18, 2023•13 min
Originally aired 5.4.22 Payal Kadakia, founder of the health app ClassPass, is brilliant— and a perfect example of a founder who keeps it real. Payal doesn’t hide the fact that it took some work to evolve ClassPass into the huge success it is today. In fact, as she tells Nicole, that’s something to be proud of. Nicole gets this lesson and more from Payal in today’s episode. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant,...
Aug 17, 2023•25 min
Originally aired 8.18.22 TikTok feels like a black box to a lot of people, us included! Today, we’re demystifying some questions around the platform— specifically, how to make a career out of it, with TikTok star Delaney Rowe. Get ready for your new favorite place on the internet, and check out Delaney's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delaneysayshello
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
It's not just us: brain performance expert Jim Kwik confirms it's getting harder and harder to focus. But, our mind is a muscle, and today Jim explains how we can use that muscle to improve focus, memory and productivity. Plus, Jim weighs in on whether Martha Stewart is right about remote work... Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one mon...
Aug 15, 2023•22 min