Money Rehab listener Adam calls Nicole for advice on whether he can drop ten grand on his next sleeve. To treat yourself or not to treat yourself? Listen to find out! Originally aired on July 29th, 2021
Jun 07, 2024•19 min
Even though the inflation situation is getting better, prices are still high everywhere. Today's Money Rehabber is making $25 an hour, has two kids, and is trying to figure out how to make her finances work. Nicole gives her advice on how to set up your financial life for success.
Jun 06, 2024•12 min
If you listen to the show, you probably know Nicole loves CDs. But there isn't just one type of CD. Today, Nicole shares seven different flavors of CDs and shares how you can decide which is right for you.
Jun 05, 2024•12 min
For the last year, stock analysts have been going crazy over seven rockstar stocks known as the "Magnificent 7." But there's a dark side to these stocks— and one that is particularly risky. Today, Nicole explains the potential pitfalls and how to protect yourself.
Jun 04, 2024•8 min
Today, Nicole breaks down how you can set up your will successfully… and the mess you could land in if you don’t. To follow this money trail, she's joined by Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media, and Cody Barbo, Founder and CEO of Trust & Will.
Jun 03, 2024•32 min
Nicole had a great appearance on Good Morning America… until she made one tiny mistake that she can’t stop thinking about. Nicole talked about this with Entrepreneur Magazine editor-in-chief Jason Feifer on an episode of their podcast Help Wanted, and it's too good not to share with Money Rehabbers. In this conversation, they dig up their most embarrassing moments and workplace missteps, and decide on a benchmark for when to call out your mistakes, and when to keep them to yourself. Never miss a...
May 31, 2024•34 min
Money can’t buy you love… but it sure can cost you a relationship, because financial conflict is a huge source of tension for many couples. Today, Nicole is joined by entrepreneur and author Jason Tartick about how to not let money ruin a relationship. Plus, Jason talks about his experience being scammed, which companies he’s bullish and bearish on, and what Elon Musk is like at a party. Find Jason's latest book, Talk Money To Me: The 8 Essential Financial Questions to Discuss With Your Partner,...
May 30, 2024•39 min
Arthur Williams Jr. went from living in the projects in Chicago to making money. Literally. Arthur was one of the most prolific counterfeiters in American history. Now, Arthur uses his gift for good. Arthur shares with Nicole the challenges that face people convicted of non-violent crimes when they transition to life after prison, and how he persevered— despite almost giving up. Plus, Arthur shares how he recreated the un-counterfeit-able $100 bill. Find Nicole's Money Rehab episode with Robert ...
May 29, 2024•25 min
There’s a financial fairy tale you’ve probably been told: you find a fixer-upper, flip it, make six or seven figures, and live happily ever after. Real estate expert Whitney Elkins-Hutten is here to tell you… it doesn’t always happen like that. Today, she shares strategies to turn this financial fairytale into a reality. To read Whitney's new book, Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth, click here: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/money-for-tomorrow
May 28, 2024•28 min
Rumor has it that anyone can call up their credit card company and ask them to waive the annual fee as a retention offer. Nicole puts this to the test and brings you along for the ride. Originally aired June 2023
May 24, 2024•29 min
Monday is Memorial Day. You know what that means: discounts. Nicole shares which sales are actually awesome deals, and which you should skip.
May 23, 2024•9 min
In the second part of Nicole's conversation with Peter Mallouk (President and CEO of Creative Planning), they cover everything you need to know to enrich your future self: smart strategy for your retirement planning, protecting your assets in a trust and yes, your will.
May 22, 2024•38 min
Nicole does a deep dive into investing with Peter Mallouk, President and CEO of Creative Planning, an award-winning wealth management and investment advisory firm with over 300B assets under management or advisement. They cover everything from stocks, bonds, gold, real estate and even crypto. Whether you're a newbie investor, or work on Wall Street, you'll learn something helpful in this conversation. Plus, Peter shares what it was like co-writing a book with Tony Robbins.
May 21, 2024•45 min
Because personal finance isn’t taught in school, when it comes to money, we turn to the source for all of our answers to the questions that don’t get discussed in the classroom: our parents. This has been on Money Rehabber Reyna’s mind. Today, Nicole invites her on the show to give her advice on raising money-minded kids. PS: you too can get your answer questioned on Money Rehab— and we can keep you anonymous, if that's your jam! Send us your burning questions here: https://forms.gle/A4DEc52uYCx...
May 20, 2024•30 min
When it comes to MLMs (multi-level marketing) brands, Nicole is torn. She's heard some horror stories exposing an exploitative underbelly of MLMs, but she's also spoken firsthand to people who attribute all of their financial success and happiness to their work with MLMs. Today, Nicole hears from Roberta Blevins, who was once a seller for It Works! and LuLaRoe. Roberta shares her firsthand experience, and why she unequivocally believes MLMs are pyramid schemes. Find more of Roberta's work, and h...
May 17, 2024•31 min
If you’re selling a property, you might have an awesome payday… but those gains could be erased by taxes. Thankfully, there are perfectly legal loopholes to avoid getting hit with a big tax bill. Nicole walks you through the loopholes you can use if you're selling your home, or an investment property.
May 16, 2024•9 min
Today Nicole sits down with one of the foremost experts on entrepreneurship and social media: Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee). In this conversation, Gary gives advice for anyone hoping to build a social following— for business or pleasure. He tells Nicole which platforms he’s bullish on, why you haven’t "missed out" TikTok— or any platform for that matter, and how to cope with social media anxiety. You can find more gems from Gary in his newest book, Day Trading Attention, which you can preorder here:...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
GameStop jumped 70% in one day... what is this, 2021? Nicole explains why the stock is having a moment (again), and explains a central plot point of this story: trading halts. Plus, you'll hear advice from a Redditor who made millions on GameStop in 2021... and his advice is not what you think!
May 14, 2024•11 min
Right now, Nvidia— the current stock market darling— is trading at over 900 bucks a share, and the CEO has been warming towards the possibility of a stock split. Nicole decodes what a stock split is, how it affects investors, and what Chipotle's potential big split would mean for the company. To hear which companies give investors sweet perks, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/emngIqvE
May 13, 2024•10 min
What happens when you can't find the product you want? Claudia Oshry and Ben Soffer would say: you make it. Claudia and Ben (the minds and married couple behind @girlwithnojob and @boywithnojob, respectively) do, in fact, have many jobs. Today, Nicole talks about one in particular: founder of the sparkling cocktail brand, Spritz Society. Claudia and Ben tell Nicole how they started this brand from their own needs as consumers, and what it has to do with a fateful bathroom experience. To learn mo...
May 10, 2024•20 min
Last week, The Fed decided to keep interest rates steady. Today, Nicole unpacks how you'll be affected, and how you can use this update to your financial advantage.
May 09, 2024•9 min
At his annual shareholder's conference, the iconic investor Warren Buffett shared which stocks he's bullish and bearish on— and the answers will surprise you!
May 08, 2024•9 min
Nouriel Roubini is the closest we may ever get to an economic rockstar. Today, he sits down with Nicole to talk about his outlook for 2024. They cover interest rates, bond yields, Nvidia, crypto, and one you won't see coming: strippers as an economic indicator. You'll have to hear that one to believe it! Find more of Nouriel's work, including his latest book MegaThreats, here: https://nourielroubini.com/
May 07, 2024•51 min
Nicole heads to the New York Stock Exchange to talk with Peter Tuchman, AKA The Einstein of Wall Street. There, they confirm the rumors: the Wolf of Wall Street days are over. Peter reveals what it's really like working on Wall Street, how to protect yourself from scammy finance "pros" and how to navigate the market successfully. You can find more on Peter (including some of the famous NYSE photos) here: https://www.einsteinofwallst.com/
May 03, 2024•31 min
Today, Nicole talks to Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicole talks Chelsey through whether she's overextending herself financially with a pricey mortgage... and spoiler alert: they have a major breakthrough.
May 02, 2024•41 min
It’s time for a Funny Money: the segment where Nicole gives bizarre headlines from business and money, and a comedian gives their non-expert insight on the topic. Today, the hilarious Gareth Reynolds is the funny expert. Gareth is a standup comedian, and cohost of two awesome podcasts, The Dollop Podcast and We’re To Help. Nicole and Gareth talk about the truly odd decisions some brands made for April Fool’s Day, the rise of the AI girlfriend industry and private jets for dogs. Listen to We're H...
May 01, 2024•30 min
As you get more familiar with investing, you’ll see public companies generally divided into two groups with respect to investors: growth stocks and value stocks. Nicole explains the difference, and what it has to do with an embarrassing moment at CNN. Happens to the best of us, right?
Apr 30, 2024•7 min
Originally aired July 28th, 2021 Nicole breaks down the Money Rehab wedding budget and tells you how to save $$$!
Apr 26, 2024•19 min
Elon Musk takes ketamine. Sergey Brin sometimes enjoys magic mushrooms. Steve Jobs was said to have partaken in psychedelics. The obvious next question is: Why? Peggy Van de Plassche has the answer. Peggy is a former banker and venture capitalist, who spent two decades in financial services, burned out, and then found success again through, yes, microdosing on mushrooms. For more on Peggy and her work, click here: https://themicrodosediet.com/
Apr 25, 2024•42 min
The secret to financial freedom can't be orgasm... can it? According to Emily Fletcher, it can— and it is. Emily (founder of Ziva Meditation, the host of the podcast “Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?” and the author of Stress Less Accomplish More) joins Nicole to explain. Believe it or not, there's more. Emily takes Nicole through her business and explains the actionable steps she took to build a community around her brand. Learn more about Emily's work here: https://zivameditation.com/
Apr 24, 2024•41 min