Sticking to a wedding budget was the #1 challenge couples faced while wedding planning, according to a survey by The Knot done last year. Today, Nicole is going to help you solve that challenge. Nicole sits down with Lauren Kay, wedding budget expert and Executive Editor of The Knot, to give you actionable strategies to stay in-budget— and still have your dream wedding. Plus, Nicole talks about her own wedding and the tips and tricks she used that helped her not break the bank. Ready to say “I d...
Nov 14, 2024•33 min
What do Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Post Malone have in common? Dylan Eckardt, real estate agent, star of Selling the Hamptons and "Prince of Montauk." Dylan has become a staple of luxury real estate, and today, he tells Nicole everything we want to know— plus, where he gets his confidence.
Nov 13, 2024•15 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,...
Nov 12, 2024•40 min
Happy Open Enrollment, Money Rehabbers! When you pick your health insurance plan, you're likely going to encounter FSAs or HSAs. Today, Nicole explains the difference between the two— and how to get the most out of both of them.
Nov 11, 2024•14 min
In elections, there are winners and losers. But not just when it comes to candidates— it's true of the market, too. Today, Nicole explains the big winners and losers in the market after election day.
Nov 08, 2024•13 min
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...
Nov 07, 2024•26 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. Originally aired 5.2.24
Nov 06, 2024•43 min
This is such a close race, and it is so close because of all of the money that has been spent by both campaigns. Today, Nicole tells you where this money comes from, and where your dollars can matter the most. Have you voted yet? If not, find where you should vote here: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
Nov 05, 2024•13 min
Today, Nicole is joined once again by Jon Grauman (Real Estate Agent and Founder and Principal at Grauman Rosenfeld Group) to talk about all things real estate. From the election, to interest rates, the NAR lawsuit, and climate change, Jon and Nicole leave no stone unturned so you can plan the next steps for you and your future (or current!) home.
Nov 04, 2024•50 min
One of the issues that has been front-and-center on the campaign trail is reproductive healthcare. Of course, there was the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022, but in the time since, there’s been more limitations placed on reproductive healthcare— from abortion to IVF and everything in between. Today, Nicole talks to entrepreneur Jessica Schaefer about the cost, and future, of fertility. Jessica shares her own experience with freezing her eggs, what resources can make IVF more affordable and how ...
Nov 01, 2024•31 min
Happy Halloween, Money Rehabbers! Today Nicole is talking about something really spooky: zombie debt. In this episode, she explains what this debt is, how it can come back to haunt you, and how to protect yourself.
Oct 31, 2024•9 min
If you’re running a small business or a side hustle, there are a million things you HAVE to do... is giving your brand an astrological birth chart one of them? When Lavinia Errico was launching Equinox with her brothers, their answer to this question was yes. In this conversation, Nicole and Lavinia talk about the role "practical woo" can play in business. Plus, they talk about the early days of building Equinox, what it was like for Lavinia to be pregnant when the company was scaling, what she ...
Oct 30, 2024•49 min
In the fourth installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains the different plans former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have for making homeownership more affordable. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker
Oct 29, 2024•11 min
We know about romance scammers like the Tinder Swindler, who steal money from people they’re dating… but what do you do if you’re married to that person? And how do you trust anyone ever again? That’s what Mary Bonnet had to ask herself when she found herself in a toxic relationship and a victim of financial abuse. You know Mary from Netflix's Selling Sunset, and today, Nicole and Mary do talk about the show— but they also talk about everything in Mary’s life that happened before the cameras sta...
Oct 24, 2024•46 min
In the second part of their conversation, entrepreneur and investor Scott Galloway tells Nicole which stocks he's bullish on, which stocks he's bearish on, and what economic predictions he has for the 2025 economy. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, fri...
Oct 23, 2024•30 min
Sought-after financial expert Scott Galloway is back on the pod. Once again, Nicole and Scott geeked out so much that we are splitting their conversation into two parts. Today you’re going to hear Scott’s take on money myths— from insurance to homeownership and everything in between. Then, they take a surprisingly vulnerable turn and talk about the role money has played in Scott’s childhood, and how the pressure to provide financially affects men in relationships. Don't miss tomorrow's episode w...
Oct 22, 2024•49 min
Don’t you wish you could have the Shark Tank judges tell you what you should be investing in? Well, as usual, we are making your wishes come true, because today Nicole is talking to Shark Tank's Matt Higgins. Off-screen has done even more deals through his firm RSE Ventures, where he’s invested in companies like Magnolia Bakery, Momofuku, Milk Bar, &pizza, Bluestone Lane and many more. Today, Matt tells Nicole which stocks he’s bullish and bearish on, how he picks good investments, what his take...
Oct 21, 2024•50 min
Interest rates and home prices are high— that's old news. But there's a new factor that's making real estate more expensive... and there's nothing the Fed can do to stop it. Today, Nicole explains the new variable driving up the cost of homeownership, and what you can do to make it more affordable. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit...
Oct 18, 2024•12 min
If your money is just sitting around in a savings account, chances are it could be working harder for you somewhere else. This is the exact situation facing the Money Rehabber Nicole talks to today. When they go a level deeper, Nicole discovers how anxiety around investing is also at play. If you’re feeling skittish around investing or just feel like your money could be doing more, this is for you! $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenanc...
Oct 17, 2024•32 min
Today, we're getting business advice from one of the entrepreneurship rockstars of our time: Brian Chesky, CEO and cofounder of Airbnb. In their conversation, Brian shares advice for founders, tips for Airbnb hosts (and prospective Airbnb hosts) and strategies for entrepreneurs starting businesses with their friends. And yes— Nicole and Brian also talk about founder mode. Plus, Brian announces a new Airbnb feature that makes it easier than ever to make some extra cash from your home. $ Take cont...
Oct 16, 2024•55 min
OpenAI is the most important company in the world right now, and it may be an investment opportunity in the future, so it's an important company to follow... and man is there a lot to follow. Today Nicole explains why the company converted its central structure from non-profit to for-profit, and why Elon is so mad. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with dire...
Oct 15, 2024•10 min
You may know Kat Von D from Miami Ink and LA Ink, but she is so much more than what you saw on TV. As a kid, Kat felt like an outsider— but through her music, tattoos and business, she created community for others who grew up feeling the same way. On MNN's Money Maker, Kat tells host Nely Galán the story of her meteoric rise; from mohawks in church, to opening up her first tattoo shop, to regrettable contracts, to peace and sobriety. Her story is for anyone looking for the tools to turn their pa...
Oct 14, 2024•42 min
In the third installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be the only policy Trump and Harris agree on: ending tax on tips. Today, Nicole explains what the policy would look like, who would be eligible, and how you would be affected. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features...
Oct 11, 2024•7 min
Maria Menounos has had— and continues to have— a phenomenal career in media, which she built herself from scratch. Maria is the daughter of immigrants who hustled to make a rich life for herself. Today Nicole and Maria talk about her experience of the immigrant hustle, being in the “sandwich generation” where she is taking care of the generation above and below her, and what her cancer diagnosis taught her about financial planning. Listen to Maria's podcast Heal Squad here: https://podcasts.appl...
Oct 10, 2024•44 min
The Bachelor franchise used to promise contestants the possibility of two things: true, happily-ever-after love… and a lucrative spotlight. Ben Higgins knows this, probably better than anyone. Many card-carrying members of Bachelor Nation would argue that Ben represents the peak of the franchise, but for Ben, that was just the beginning. Nicole talks to Ben about his business successes and failures, and the sometimes sticky topic of money in relationships. Ben shares how he and his wife Jess tac...
Oct 09, 2024•35 min
Today, Nicole explains the model behind the notorious MLM (think Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics— companies where consumers turn into sellers and is sometimes compared to a pyramid scheme). She unpacks when the model works, when it doesn't, and why there have been so much bad news in the MLM world lately. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit....
Oct 08, 2024•15 min
With margin borrowing, you can give your investments a boost— but if you're not careful, you could also lose more than you gain. Nicole explains the concept, and whether it's a money move you should make. $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and ...
Oct 07, 2024•11 min
Roughly 57% of Gen Zers want to be influencers. Should their parents let them? Today I’m talking to the perfect people to ask: Heidi and Marc D’Amelio, parents of two of the biggest influencers on TikTok, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. Nicole talks to Heidi and Marc about what advice they’d give parents of kids who want to be influencers, how in their family business they protect both the family and the business, how the changing business dynamics in their household has affected their marriage and s...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min
After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between the Fed rate and our mortgage rates and when they do— and don't— move together. Hopeful homebuyers, this one is for you! $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking...
Oct 01, 2024•12 min
Nicole gives a masterclass on negotiating in three acts: negotiating with your bank, your landlord and your boss. In each act, she gives you specific strategies and talking points for each scenario. Plus, at the very end of the episode, Nicole shares her golden negotiating tip for every situation. Ramit's full episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/4RL3Zp-g Landlord negotiation episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/VqaWmaQH How to ask for a raise episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/-N70byah Encore...
Sep 30, 2024•21 min
