Originally aired 1/21/2022 Money Rehabber Jen put together this listener intervention for her bestie Chris, who is about to come into some inheritance. He’s thinking he’ll use that money to buy a house in cash… but should he? Today, Nicole steps in to help make the game plan. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA...
Aug 16, 2024•21 min
Nicole talks a lot about how investing can help you grow wealth… but you know how you keep wealth? Smart tax strategy. Sure, tax talk can feel stressful, but the more we can bring ourselves to face it head-on, the more money we can keep in our pockets. Today, Nicole talks taxes with Bill Harris, who has held senior leadership positions at a handful of big fintech companies (PayPal, Intuit and TurboTax, Nirvana Money, One, and now Evergreen Money). In this episode, they talk about the tax tips an...
Aug 15, 2024•41 min
Picture this: you have a job at a company with 401(k) benefits and then... you quit (or the job quits you). The good news is that money is still yours. But the retirement fairy won't just come and leave your 401(k) under your pillow. Nicole outlines the steps you need to take after leaving a job to make sure that your 401(k) is still working for you. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in...
Aug 14, 2024•8 min
We've been told that supply and demand is the major principle of economics; but Doug Howarth says that's only a piece of a larger puzzle. Doug is an economist who pioneered a new economic model he calls Hypernomics. Today we talk about how his model has helped restaurants make more money, NASA and can even help us the next time we invest. Find more of Doug's work here: https://www.doughowarth.com/ All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-lis...
Aug 13, 2024•45 min
Iliza Shlesinger is one of the most accomplished and talented comedians in the world and today, she comes on the show to talk comic-onomics, the economics of comedy. Iliza tells Nicole about the money lessons she's learned throughout her career, how she's avoided the temptations around keeping up with the Joneses and the easy hack she uses to save extra money. Check out Iliza on tour! Find when she's coming to your city here: https://iliza.com/pages/tour-dates All investing involves the risk of ...
Aug 12, 2024•43 min
Today Nicole talks to a Money Rehabber who has never invested in bonds… and isn’t sure if she should. Nicole explains how bonds work, what they offer, why bonds are at stellar rates right now— and even takes the listener through the steps of buying a bond. If you want to follow along at home and explore bond offerings on Nicole's favorite platform, go to public.com/moneyrehab All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securi...
Aug 09, 2024•23 min
In the wake of Monday's market madness, the #1 question Nicole has been getting from Money Rehabbers has been: is now a good time to buy stocks? To tackle that question, Nicole calls up Kevin Simpson (Founder and CEO of Capital Wealth Planning). Nicole and Kevin talk about whether we should start prepping for a recession, whether to buy or sell stocks right now and what Warren Buffett is up to. To find more of Kevin's work, including his book Walk Toward Wealth, click here: https://capitalwealth...
Aug 08, 2024•35 min
After Monday's stock market tumble, you might be asking yourself: what the heck is going on? Nicole is answering just that with the help of Dr. Shane Shepherd (Assistant Professor of Finance and Business Economics and the Academic Director for the Master of Science in Finance Program program at USC). Dr. Shepherd and Nicole talk about the unexpected factors that led to the market dip, how to protect your portfolio, and whether we're headed for a recession. Find more of Dr. Shepherd's work here: ...
Aug 07, 2024•33 min
So... what the heck happened yesterday? Today, Nicole is joined by stockbroker and podcast host Peter Tuchman to decode yesterday's market dip. To subscribe to Peter's podcast, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/63Zpqkvs All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Accou...
Aug 06, 2024•12 min
Your credit report is like your financial report card: it can really affect your financial future if you’re not acing your credit score. Today, a Money Rehabber who isn’t happy with their credit score calls up Nicole to get a strategy to improve it. The result? Nicole shows her a tool that could raise her low credit score by an average of 21 points in just three days. Join today’s Money Rehabber and give your credit score some love! If your credit score is 619 or lower, you can sign-up for Credi...
Aug 05, 2024•28 min
Today, we’re talking about funny business. Not like the Sam-Bankman-Fried-on-trial-for-fraud, funny business. But legit funny business. The business of comedy. And to break down everything you want to know about how you can be paid to be hilarious, Nicole talks to Josh Johnson, standup comedian and writer on The Daily Show. See Josh on tour! Find tickets for his upcoming shows here: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tour All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Broke...
Aug 01, 2024•41 min
Today, Nicole explains five opportunities to build passive income, the benefits of these five income streams, and what to watch out for. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks wher...
Jul 31, 2024•12 min
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. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers...
Jul 30, 2024•15 min
Money problems in relationships can be sneaky. Problems don't always arise from big juicy secrets. Sometimes they arise when a couple is super compatible and in love— but just has different expectations on money and work. Nicole answers a question from a listener struggling with that exact problem, and gives three solutions. Here is the episode on calculating your target retirement nest egg Nicole mentioned: https://link.chtbl.com/vRoxmrAe Here is the episode on asking for a raise: https://link....
Jul 29, 2024•10 min
Have you ever had a hard day at work and struggled to pick yourself up by the bootstraps… or, whatever cliches people use to basically say: ignore what you’re feeling and get over it. If that approach has ever made you feel worse… you’re right. Nicole sits down with Dr. Susan David, a renowned psychologist whose work shows that ignoring your feelings does not help you in the workplace - or anywhere else, for that matter. In this episode, Dr. David shares what you should do instead. Want to start...
Jul 26, 2024•50 min
A recent study done by Credit Karma found that nearly one-third of Americans grapple with money dysmorphia— a state of distorted perception of one's financial health, caused by the relentless comparison with depictions of wealth online. Today, Nicole unpacks the biggest source of this condition and how we can cure it ourselves. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed accoun...
Jul 25, 2024•11 min
Nicole sits down with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles (the world’s first cupcake bakery), and Pizzana (a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias). Chef’s kiss! Nicole and Candace talk about how founders can carve out space for their companies in the food industry, and what lessons from Candaces’ cupcake MBA we can apply to any business. You can find Candace's book here: https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage ser...
Jul 24, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 399
We assume that the Olympic Games bring a sweet economic benefit to the host country. The truth is that the lucrative financial picture is questionable at best. Nicole follows the money trail of the Olympics and unpacks some of the biggest expenses and why some countries go bankrupt over the games. Plus, she shares a financial solution that may change the Olympics forever. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities...
Jul 22, 2024•10 min
Kylie Jenner set her five-year-old daughter Stormi up to have $14 million tax-free dollars in retirement using a loophole that you can use, too! No, you do not need to be a Kardashian-Jenner, or have a million bucks, to make your children millionaires. All you need to do is make this one money move. Nicole explains. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offere...
Jul 19, 2024•11 min
The business of sports is going through a revolution— and the transformation is perhaps the most dramatic at the WNBA. Today Nicole speaks to Nneka Ogwumike, a player for the LA Sparks and the President of the WNBA Players Association. Nicole and Nneka talk about the growth of the WNBA, why being compared to the NBA isn’t actually helpful, and the difficult position these players are in after Britney Griner was held in Russia. Plus, Nneka gives advice for negotiating that she's put to work for h...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
With the rise and legalization of sports betting platforms, gambling has never been easier— and compulsive gambling has never had a lower barrier to entry. Today, Nicole talks to a Money Rehabber who has had many highs and devastating lows over a decades-long career of gambling. Today, he shares how he’s building a healthier relationship with money, and they make a financial plan that helps him pave the way for a better financial future. If you or someone you know is struggling with compulsive g...
Jul 17, 2024•38 min
If you were leaving money on the table… wouldn’t you want to know? Today, Nicole speaks to a Money Rehabber who feels like she could level-up her credit card game and find the right card for the cash back perks she’s looking for. Join today’s Money Rehabber and find the right card for your financial life at creditkarma.com/moneyrehab. Credit Karma is a sponsor of this podcast episode. Credit Karma’s Approval Odds is not a guarantee. Credit Karma looks at how your credit profile compares to other...
Jul 16, 2024•31 min
It’s time for a new segment we're calling 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 Fumi Abe. To listen to Fumi's amazing pod Cash Cuties, click here. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc...
Jul 15, 2024•38 min
Not all celebs are open about their financial journey— but we wish they would be. Basically, we just wish more celebs would be like Whitney Port-Rosenman (The Hills, The City, With Whit). Today, Nicole and Whitney have an honest conversation about money: the good, the bad and the not-so-cute. Plus, Whitney helps Nicole follow the money trail of fashion, and describes what it takes to get into the biz. Spoiler alert: it involves literally getting on your hands and knees and rubbing feet. It’s a w...
Jul 12, 2024•38 min
For decades, the American Dream has been defined by homeownership. But for Nicole, she's been able to make her money work harder for her by renting, and not owning, her home. Today, she follows the money trail of renting versus buying, and challenges the cliche that homeownership is the best path to financial freedom. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offe...
Jul 11, 2024•9 min
Do you have a problem that’s nagging at you? That might be the exact thing that puts you on the path to starting a business. This is what Nicole is talking about today with Lane Merrifield, one of the cofounders of the beloved children’s game Club Penguin. Nicole and Lane talk about the most important considerations for anyone making products for kids— and, beyond that, advice for any entrepreneur solving a problem. Plus, Nicole and Lane deconstruct the "Shark Tank Effect" and tease apart when t...
Jul 10, 2024•45 min
Want to invest like the best? Today, Nicole shares tips from three of the greatest investors of our time: Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, and Michael Burry. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into par...
Jul 09, 2024•8 min
Nicole couldn't let Independence Day get too far behind us without talking about a very important kind of independence: financial independence. Today, she breaks down the four steps she took to become financially independent. You can — and should — try this at home! All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. P...
Jul 08, 2024•13 min
Jewelers say you should spend the equivalent of 3-6 months of your salary on an engagement ring... but you do not, we repeat, do not, have to do that! Nicole shares three tips around how you can get a great ring without breaking the bank, and Nicole's EP Morgan shares how she and her fiance got 50% off the cost of their ring. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account ...
Jul 05, 2024•16 min
Happy 4th of July, Money Rehabbers! If you're like Nicole, as you celebrate today, you might also be thinking about the elephant in the room: the election. Nicole unpacks how the value of the dollar reacted to the Biden-Trump debate last week, and which industries tend to rally when a Democrat is in the White House, and when a Republican is in the White House. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options an...
Jul 04, 2024•10 min
