Nicole is joined by Tiffany James (financial expert, CEO of Modernblkgirl) for a stock talk. Tiffany tells Nicole her best-performing investments, the opportunity she sees in the market and (this is the best part!) the actual stocks she has her eyes on... and let's just say, they're investments that weren't on our radar, but now, totally are! For more Tiffany, check out Modernblkgirl: https://www.modernblkgirl.com/ Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com ...
Nov 10, 2023•29 min
On today's weekly roundup of the biggest headlines and how they affect your finances, Nicole explains: how the WeWork bankruptcy could affect your finances (even if you don't work at a WeWork!), why dating apps are struggling, and why Mint went extinct.
Nov 09, 2023•8 min
One of the highest-profile trials of the year, the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried, has come to an exciting and dramatic conclusion. To help Nicole break down the details of the trial, Nicole calls up blockchain and cryptocurrency expert Ash Bennington. They dig into the fate of SBF, crypto— and, not kidding, the potential comeback of FTX. Find Ash's book wherever you get your favorite books (like here!). Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and...
Nov 08, 2023•32 min
Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed a plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel. So, clearly, the conflict in the Middle East will continue to be a big headline in financial news. A few weeks ago, Nicole interviewed Dan Senor, a foreign policy expert, who said that Israel is a country uniquely primed for resilience. But as the war wages on in Israel, resilience feels like it’s far away— or even impossible. To explain how peace could be possible in the region, Nicole...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min
For a long time, if someone had a story to tell, they'd say they "have a book" in them. Now, they "have a Netflix show" in them. Today, Nicole unpacks the actual process of getting a show on a streamer with Ryan Kalil. Ryan is a former professional football player— he primarily played with the Carolina Panthers and was a three-time All-Pro. Now, Ryan is in the production world. Ryan founded the production company Mortal Media with basketball player Blake Griffin. He explains the players in the m...
Nov 03, 2023•19 min
On this week's round-up of the biggest headlines and how they affect your wallet: Taylor Swift reaches billionaire status, how the autoworkers' strike will affect car prices, and Elon's next ambitious move. 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
Nov 01, 2023•11 min
In recent weeks, there has been a ton of money news that is nothing short of… ridiculous. And to give us some comic relief around these headlines that are almost too bananas to believe, Nicole talks to someone who knows a thing or two about ridiculousness, it’s Steelo Brim. Steelo is an art collector, a comedian, a restaurant investor, a musician, and, yes - one of the hosts of MTV’s Ridiculousness. You’re going to hear from Steelo again on another Money Rehab episode all about the ROI on art in...
Oct 31, 2023•26 min
What do the NFL, Goldman Sachs, Twitter and SoFi have in common? That would be Anthony Noto - veteran executive and Nicole's guest today. Nicole and Anthony talk about what people should be able to expect from their banks, why SoFi bought a stadium, and Anthony's response to Elon Musk's plans to get into the payment space. Watch SoFi's Face of Finance video referenced by Nicole and Anthony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xzfceq29ts
Oct 30, 2023•38 min
Originally aired 9.27.21 You may have heard that debt consolidation is one option to help get that debt monkey off your back. Today’s episode is all about unpacking the nitty gritty of debt consolidation, and how to decide whether it’s the right move for you.
Oct 29, 2023•10 min
Originally aired 4.15.21 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.
Oct 28, 2023•22 min
Hi friends, it's Nicole. In today's episode, I wanted to check in on you. I wanted to take a moment to give you space to reflect on how you’re feeling amidst all the darkness that’s going on in the world, and also, give you a sense of where I’m at with Money Rehab...
Oct 27, 2023•6 min
There's an assumption that cryptocurrency is particularly useful to bad actors and terror organizations... but how true are these assumptions? This is a question on the top of Nicole's mind as she continues to follow the money trail of Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel. To help her answer this question, Nicole speaks with Ari Redbord, the Global Head of Policy at the blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs.
Oct 26, 2023•24 min
Jordan Fried was fully living the entrepreneur life in Puerto Rico... until the attack in Israel happened on 10/7. Then, Jordan found himself chartering, and then boarding, a plane to deliver aid to Israel. To make an impact on the ground in Israel, Jordan and his cofounders started their nonprofit Israel Friends— and casually seeded it themselves with a couple million bucks. But as Jordan will tell you, you don’t need a million dollars to make a difference. Jordan walks through the strategy he ...
Oct 25, 2023•34 min
While she hopes she's wrong, Lizzy Savetsky doesn't think there will ever be a Tel Aviv spinoff of the "Real Housewives" reality TV franchise. Lizzy's uniquely fit to answer this question; she was cast as a member of the Real Housewives of New York, but received so many hateful and antisemitic messages, she decided to remove herself from the cast. Nicole and Lizzy talk about what that experience felt like, which television shows do a good job of representing the Jewish experience and which ones ...
Oct 24, 2023•31 min
360,000 army reservists were called up after the attacks in Israel on October 7th; but VC partner and former IDF soldier Levi Aron would argue, we were all called up. Nicole and Levi unpack the many different ways we can all stand up to support the causes we care about— with our wallets, our social media accounts, our companies, and more. Find the statement from the VCs standing with Israel here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTc_OIs8MSVxqz0To2diHiDd_UIQBg_wBHLnmIQNtoTRQaFrC2ZcUWiO...
Oct 23, 2023•31 min
It's human to feel afraid to speak out on an issue that is surrounded by anger and division— especially at a time when people are getting fired and backlash for voicing those opinions. But according to Nicole, it's good business; and Nicole's guest today, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, can prove it. Find Sheila's fundraiser for FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Force) on her Instagram @drsheilanazarian
Oct 20, 2023•27 min
Do you know who you’re voting for? And more importantly, what they stand for? Trust us, in the next elections— hate will be on the ballot, so make sure you’re not voting for it. Beyond donating to political campaigns, you can also run in them. That’s what Consuelo Hernandez did, a Jewish Latina politician who is currently serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Today, Nicole shares a sneak preview of Consuelo's episode on MNN's Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico podcast hosted by N...
Oct 19, 2023•38 min
It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true— and it comes from Nicole's reflections on Israel's resilience and wondering: what does the path to rebuilding look like? To unpack the question of Israel's future, Nicole is joined by author and foreign policy expert Dan Senor. Their conversation spans the startup landscape in Israel, the question of aid from the United States, how a country in an unstable region could rank so highly on happiness and yes, Nicole's realization that she wants to have kids...
Oct 18, 2023•44 min
In a word: yes. We're seeing it play out right now. Multiple high-profile people have lost their jobs after making insensitive comments about Israel on social media. The internet wants to know: is that legal?! On Nicole's other podcast, Help Wanted, her and her cohost call up lawyer and workplace legal expert Peter Rahbar to help us understand our rights as employees... and employers. Never miss an episode and subscribe to Help Wanted here: https://link.chtbl.com/85RcT5bT
Oct 17, 2023•42 min
Your money is a vote; but it's not just where you spend it that matters, it's also where it comes from. Nicole knows people who have taken jobs at companies with iffy ethics and investments from nefarious sources. Do the ends justify the means? Nicole explores that question with Dr. Charles Small, a terrorism finance expert who founded the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Dr. Small illuminates the money trail of funds to American universities from Qatar— a country known...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min
To help explain how the war in Israel affects you and your money, Nicole calls up Peter Tuchman, broker on the New York Stock Exchange, and host of the Money News Network podcast Trade Like Einstein. Peter and Nicole talk about how the stock market has responded to the attacks in Israel - and more broadly, how you can expect the markets to respond in times of crisis. Subscribe to Peter's show here: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs
Oct 13, 2023•19 min
In her ongoing coverage of the events in Israel, Nicole brings you a special episode of Help Wanted, the podcast she cohosts with Jason Feifer— editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. In this episode, Jason and Nicole tackle a question the whole internet is asking: should we be talking about politics on social media? Some argue we have a responsibility to share our beliefs, while others believe social media is not the best forum to affect change. Jason and Nicole, alongside marketing expert Al...
Oct 12, 2023•34 min
We continue our coverage of what’s happening in Israel with a closer look at the money trail. To help us do that, we turn to Emmy award-winning veteran journalist Mosheh Oinounou. Nicole and Mosh talk about where Hamas gets its funding, the inadvertent and intentional enablers and how the attack will affect the global economy.
Oct 11, 2023•43 min
We had a plan for Money Rehab this week. But then the attacks in Israel happened. So, we decided to instead, dedicate this week to unpacking the money trail of the attack on Israel. Today, Nicole explains why this is important— and what it has to do with your bank account.
Oct 10, 2023•10 min
Originally aired 10.12.21 Today, Nicole dives into the world of alternative investing with Darren Rovell (The Action Network, ESPN, CNBC). Trust us: you’re going to geek out over Darren’s collections, and you’ll learn a thing or two about memorabilia investing.
Oct 09, 2023•19 min
Originally aired 7/21/22 In the second part of Nicole's conversation with artist Skylar Grey, Skylar shares how she found love after her divorce, and the amazing engagement story you may just want to try at home.
Oct 08, 2023•17 min
Originally aired 7/20/22 The music business is one of the most cut-throat, complicated and capital-intensive industries in the world. To give Nicole an insider perspective on the biz is Skylar Grey; singer, songwriter, musician extraordinaire who has written and co-written mega hits like Love the Way You Lie, Clarity, Gangsta— so many award-winning-critically-acclaimed-certified bops. Skylar shares her experience with record deals, releasing independent albums, selling her catalog during her div...
Oct 07, 2023•33 min
Today we take a trip to Silicone Valley. On this journey, Christine Chiu will be your tour guide. Along with many other accolades (Bling Empire, fashion icon) Christine is the co-owner of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. Christine takes Nicole through the money trail of the trendiest procedures of the moment (spoiler alert: the prices are not what you think!). Plus, Christine gives a primer on haute couture, and sheds light on the Bling Empire cancelation.
Oct 06, 2023•25 min
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 st...
Oct 05, 2023•36 min
On this week's roundup of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances, Nicole unpacks: student loan payment requirements begin (for real this time), the government funding that ran out this week and Sam Bankman Fried goes to trial.
Oct 04, 2023•12 min
