Today, Nicole opens up about how she's been thinking about taking parental leave; from the logistical side of taking time off as a self-employed person to the emotional side of stepping away from your work, when you're someone who defines yourself by your work. In this episode, you'll hear a preview of a conversation Nicole had on the podcast she cohosts with Entrepreneur Magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer, where Jason shares how he and his wife figured out these logistical and emotional ques...
Nov 28, 2024•51 min
The only constant is change; it’s cliche, but true. And when those big life changes happen, often our finances change (or need to!). Today, Nicole talks about how to evolve your money mentality and habits with Aurora Culpo, host of the podcast Barely Filtered. Aurora tells Nicole about how she shifted her money mindset during the big transitions in her life: getting married, becoming a mom, getting divorced, living alone for the first time, and changing careers. Together, Nicole and Aurora share...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min
As Nicole always says: when it comes to your money, it's not what you make, but what you keep, that matters. Today, Pamela Maass-Garrett (the brilliant lawyer behind the Law Mother firm and viral Instagram account) teaches you how to keep more of your money with simple financial protection strategies. Check out Pamela's book Legally Ever After here: https://www.lawmotherco.com/lea-fbook
Nov 26, 2024•35 min
There’s a whole lot of bad "financial advice" on TikTok — especially when it comes to real estate. Today, Nicole goes through some of these hot trends with THE real estate expert Barbara Corcoran. They talk about which hacks are true… and which are totally BS. They also talk about which celebrities need to get realistic about their wild real estate listings, how often Barbara checks her bank account and which of the Sharks on Shark Tank Barbara would start a business with. For more Barbara, join...
Nov 25, 2024•28 min
PE is obsessed with this one sector right now: boring businesses. We're talking plumbing, pest control, cleaning companies— you know the ones. But this isn't just a move for PE investors; you can do it too. Nicole explains.
Nov 22, 2024•12 min
This conversation with Heather Dubrow (actor, entrepreneur Real Housewives of Orange County star) has everything: how to have healthy conversations about money with your spouse, tackling money dysmorphia, to prenup or not to prenup, Nvidia, floozy clauses, the Real Housewives arrest record— everything. And one thing is for sure: you'll have as much fun listening to this conversation as Nicole had having it. Check out Heather's capsule collection with Susan Bender here: https://sbxhd.com/ All inv...
Nov 21, 2024•52 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.
Nov 20, 2024•17 min
There's a chance that inflation may rise at the top of next year. To prep, Nicole shares four inflation-proof investments to help your portfolio.
Nov 19, 2024•11 min
You know what you want your financial future to look like… but how do you get there? That’s the question today’s Money Rehabber is struggling with. Today, Nicole helps her build a roadmap you can use to meet your financial goals. On this road, you’ll need a financial bestie. That’s where Bank of America comes in. Find all the tools and expert guidance you need for your financial present and future at http://bofa.com/NewProsMedia
Nov 18, 2024•18 min
Trump has said that when he's President, he will lower interest rates. But how much control does the President have over the Fed? Nicole explains how Trump is proposing to lower interest rates— and whether or not economists believe these proposals will work.
Nov 15, 2024•14 min
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 ...
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