The Biggest Investment Mistake You Can Make
Today, Nicole is unpacking the most expensive investment mistake you can make — and it's not what you think!
Mar 27, 2025•5 min
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Ever notice that we will talk about everything before we talk about money? Sex? No problem. Politics? Bring it on. Money? Totally taboo. But not for long! Nicole Lapin— the only financial expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand, New York Times best-selling author, and host of Money Rehab— is here to rehab your wallet, so you can get your financial life together once and for all. Episodes are just ten minutes-ish... no frills, just bite-sized tips and tricks so you don’t waste any time. And Nicole wants to hear from YOU! Email the money questions you want answered to [email protected] and Nicole will help–and you could even join Nicole on the show for a one-on-one intervention.
Episodes
What Professional Investors Are Doing Right Now with Kevin Simpson
Earliest this month, the stock market had its worst day in years. Is this the beginning of the recession we’ve been bracing for? That’s just part of what Nicole covers today with Kevin Simpson, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Wealth Planning, an investment advisory firm with $10 billion of assets under management. Kevin and Nicole cover what moves pro investors make during stock market crashes, and where he’s seeing opportunities right now. Plus, Kevin gives his take on the st...
Mar 25, 2025•31 min
Bonds 101: How to Add Stability (and Income!) to Your Portfolio
Stocks get all the attention, but bonds? They deserve some love too. If the latest market swings have you feeling a little queasy, bonds can help balance your portfolio and create a steady stream of passive income. In today’s episode, Nicole sits down with a Money Rehabber who wants to start investing in bonds but isn’t sure where to begin. Nicole breaks down bond basics, key terms, and how to build a bond strategy that works for you. To start investing in bonds today, go to public.com/moneyreha...
Mar 20, 2025•10 min
Talking About Money Stresses Me Out. Can It Get Easier? (Listener Intervention)
Does talking about money stress you out? You’re not alone. Today’s Money Rehabber feels like his financial health would benefit from open communication about money with his friends and family… but [s/he] just can’t start the conversation. Today, Nicole helps him practice those conversations so that the real deal is easier. Once you’re ready to take action on what you learn in these conversations, Bank of America Corporation has you covered. Find all the tools you need for your financial support ...
Mar 17, 2025•12 min
3 Easy Ways to Make Passive Income From Investing
You’ve heard the old investing advice: “buy low, sell high.” But what if we told you that selling isn’t the only way to make money from your investments? Today, Nicole breaks down three easy, low-maintenance ways to generate income: bonds, high-yield cash accounts, and dividend stocks. Whether you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or just want your money working for you while you do literally anything else, this episode has you covered. To start exploring your passive income options today, ...
Mar 14, 2025•11 min
Is This a Recession?
Wall Street just had its worst trading day in years by some metrics, and the sell-off was broad and brutal. Today, Nicole explains how bad it really was, why this happened in the first place, what will happen next, and what you should do to protect your money. 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 Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. P...
Mar 11, 2025•12 min
Should You Invest in Commodities? Here’s the Tea (and the Oil and the Gold…)
Nicole Lapin discusses commodities as an investment, drawing from her experience at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She explains hard and soft commodities like gold and oil, their price volatility, and how factors like geopolitical tensions and the U.S. dollar's strength impact them. The episode also covers ways to invest in commodities through companies, ETFs, and funds, ending with a tip on jewelry appraisals.
Mar 07, 2025•10 min
Portfolio Playbooks: How the Greats Invest Their Money
You may have seen the news last week that the consumer confidence index fell by 7 points this month, marking the largest drop since August 2021. Translation? People are getting nervous about a recession. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to panic just because the economy is. Even if you’re skeptical about the marco-economy, you can create confidence in your own micro-economy by taking the reins of your investments. So today, Nicole is showing you four asset allocation strategies designed to he...
Mar 04, 2025•13 min
Master Your Investments Once and For All
Today, Nicole makes a special announcement — and along the way, teaches you why interest rates can help you keep your finger on the pulse of the best investments available in any economic climate. Pre-order Nicole's upcoming book The Money School 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 Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public In...
Mar 03, 2025•12 min
Catt Sadler and Law Mother: Saving Your Wealth and Health During Divorce
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Pamela Maass Garrett, aka Law Mother, attorney and money expert. Divorce, of course, is a legal process— but it's also an emotional one. Today, Pamela shares seven tips for protecting your wealth during divorce. Then, Pamela is joined by phenomenal journalist and podcaster Catt Sadler for a conversation on protecting your mental health during divorce. Pamela Maass Garrett, aka Law Mother, is an attorney and money expert helping you grow and protect your wealth...
Feb 28, 2025•56 min
Wildfire Wake-Up Call: How To Protect Your Home and Finances If Disaster Strikes
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Pamela Maass Garrett, aka Law Mother, attorney and money expert. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have forced many families to face the unimaginable reality of losing their homes. But even for those who still have a roof over their heads, this is a wake up call. If disaster strikes, will your insurance company actually have your back? Today, Pamela is joined by Susan Minamizono, a lawyer who helps homeowners fight for the payouts they deserve. Whether you'v...
Feb 27, 2025•44 min
4 Secrets for Making Your Kids Rich with "Law Mother" Pamela Maass Garrett
For the rest of the week, Money Rehab will be hosted by Pamela Maass Garrett, aka Law Mother, attorney and money expert. Today, Pamela reveals the four powerful strategies she uses to build lasting wealth for her kids—and how you can apply them to secure a strong financial future for the children in your life. Pamela Maass Garrett, aka Law Mother, is an attorney and money expert helping you grow and protect your wealth through her bestselling book Legally Ever After and her upcoming Wealthy Ever...
Feb 26, 2025•18 min
Trump’s Tariffs and What They Mean for Your Wallet
You've seen the headlines about the Trump Tariffs. Today, Nicole explains how they're going to affect your wallet, and what you can do to protect yourself. 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 Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposite...
Feb 25, 2025•15 min
Fleeing the LA Wildfires with My Newborn
As you know, many parts of Los Angeles were devastated by recent wildfires. Nicole is taking a deep breath, and sharing her story. 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 Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks wher...
Feb 19, 2025•16 min
Inside a Florist's Valentine's Day with Jim McCann, Founder & Chairman at 1-800 Flowers.com
On today's special Valentine's Day episode, Nicole is joined by Jim McCann, Founder & Chairman at 1-800 Flowers.com. After this conversation, you'll never see flowers the same, and you'll definitely stop and smell the roses— we guarantee it. Plus, Jim has the best tip around saving on Valentine's Day we've ever heard. You can't afford to miss this one! All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds ...
Feb 14, 2025•28 min
The Money Playbook of a NFL-Player-Turned-Financial-Guru: How Brandon Copeland to Manage Money Like a Pro
Before Brandon Copeland was at the NFL, he was tackling a business education at Wharton. Now, he's back on his finance game and ready to nerd out with Nicole. Brandon tells Nicole how he bucked the trend and turned his NFL money into real wealth, how much he made his first year at the NFL, and what he thinks of the new NFL and private equity opportunities. Check out Brandon's new book here: YourMoneyPlaybook.com All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage serv...
Feb 10, 2025•36 min
How to Use Body Language as a Secret Weapon in Your Career
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Minda Harts, bestselling author and expert who helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging through her speaking, writing, and innovative Trust Catalyst game. In each episode this week, she’s focusing on one of the seven “trust languages” she's determined to be essential to a healthy workplace. Did you know that what you're telling your coworkers might be completely overshadowed by what you're... not saying? Today, Minda is joined by body language...
Feb 07, 2025•39 min
How to Repair Broken Trust with Carl Lentz
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Minda Harts, bestselling author and expert who helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging through her speaking, writing, and innovative Trust Catalyst game. In each episode this week, she’s focusing on one of the seven “trust languages” she's determined to be essential to a healthy workplace. So far this week, Minda has been joined by two academic experts on trust. Today, she’s joined by another kind of expert — though, his expertise comes not f...
Feb 06, 2025•32 min
Trust Issues at Work? Here's What to Say with Rachel Botsman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Minda Harts, bestselling author and expert who helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging through her speaking, writing, and innovative Trust Catalyst game. In each episode this week, she’s focusing on one of the seven “trust languages” she's determined to be essential to a healthy workplace. Today, Minda is joined by Rachel Botsman to talk about the trust language “psychological security,” and much more. Rachel is a world-renowned expert on tru...
Feb 05, 2025•33 min
How To Be the Kind of Leader People Trust With Simon Sinek
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Minda Harts, bestselling author and expert who helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging through her speaking, writing, and innovative Trust Catalyst game. In each episode this week, she’s focusing on one of the seven “trust languages” she's determined to be essential to a healthy workplace. Today, Minda is joined by Simon Sinek to talk about the trust language “follow-through.” In addition to being a renowned author and speaker, Simon is a sou...
Feb 04, 2025•48 min
The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace with Minda Harts
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Minda Harts, bestselling author and expert who helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging through her speaking, writing, and innovative Trust Catalyst game. All week, you're going to hear a deep dive on trust. She interviews fascinating guests on how to build trust in the workplace, how to rebuild trust once it’s lost, and why trust is a business imperative. But first, you need to get to know Minda. So, in today’s episode, Money Rehab’s Executiv...
Feb 03, 2025•42 min
How to Rewire Your Brain to Overcome "Broke Baggage" with Claire Wasserman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Claire Wasserman, the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a coaching practice newsletter and podcast dedicated to helping women embrace their worth inside and out. Today, Claire tells you how to rewire your brain to fight negative thought patterns around money— or, as Claire calls it "broke baggage." In this episode, Claire gives actionable strategies you can use next time you're feeling anxious about money. Claire even demonstrates how to use those strateg...
Jan 31, 2025•44 min
“I’ve Been Stuck in the Same Job For Years. Coach Me!" with Claire Wasserman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Claire Wasserman, the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a coaching practice newsletter and podcast dedicated to helping women embrace their worth inside and out. Today, you'll be a fly on the wall for one of Claire’s coaching sessions with an anonymous caller who is feeling stalled in her career. This caller, we’ll call her J, has been stuck in the same role with the same pay for the past four years. This episode is perfect for anybody who is looking to g...
Jan 30, 2025•41 min
"I Feel Guilty Asking For More Money. Am I Wrong? Coach Me!" with Claire Wasserman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Claire Wasserman, the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a coaching practice newsletter and podcast dedicated to helping women embrace their worth inside and out. Today, you'll be a fly on the wall for one of Claire’s coaching sessions with an anonymous caller who is struggling to charge what she's worth. This caller, we’ll call her Danielle, has had a rollercoaster of a relationship with money. She has gone from making very little and being on food stamps...
Jan 29, 2025•53 min
"I Keep Hearing ‘No’—How Do I Pivot Careers Without Giving Up? Coach Me!" with Claire Wasserman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Claire Wasserman, the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a coaching practice newsletter and podcast dedicated to helping women embrace their worth inside and out. Today, you'll be a fly on the wall for one of Claire’s coaching sessions with an anonymous caller who needs help making a career pivot. This caller, we’ll call her Katie, has been interviewing for positions in a new field, but keeps getting rejected in favor of other candidates with more traditio...
Jan 28, 2025•46 min
How to Get the Raise You Deserve with Claire Wasserman
This week, Money Rehab is hosted by Claire Wasserman, career coach, bestselling author, and co-founder of the community Ladies Get Paid (where Claire helps women do exactly that!). Today, you'll hear an episode Nicole and Claire taped together before Nicole went on maternity leave. In this conversation, Claire shares the exact language you should use when negotiating a compensation package at a new job or a raise, what perks you can ask for if a company can't afford the salary you want, and many...
Jan 27, 2025•59 min
Declassifying JFK, RFK, MLK Assassination Docs; Trump Deportations; Hegseth Confirmation; New SoCal Fires; Oscar Noms
The Money Rehab guest hosts this week are Mosh Oinounou and Jill Wagner, journalists and cohosts of the independent news podcast Mo News. All week, you'll hear their non-partisan, conversational breakdown of the top news and breaking news stories. Today, they cover: – Welcome to Mo News (00:00) – Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won’t End War in Ukraine (03:30) – White House Orders Government DEI Employees To Be Placed On Leave (08:20) – Trump Orders Federal Workers Back To ...
Jan 24, 2025•37 min
Nashville School Shooting; Ukraine Peace Plan; Trump’s Anti-DEI Push; Prince Harry Settlement; CNN Layoffs; Netflix Hikes Prices
The Money Rehab guest hosts this week are Mosh Oinounou and Jill Wagner, journalists and cohosts of the independent news podcast Mo News. All week, you'll hear their non-partisan, conversational breakdown of the top news and breaking news stories. Today, they cover: – Welcome to Mo News (00:00) – Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won’t End War in Ukraine (03:30) – White House Orders Government DEI Employees To Be Placed On Leave (08:20) – Trump Orders Federal Workers Back To ...
Jan 23, 2025•35 min
Trump Immigration Crackdown; Battle Over Birthright Citizenship; Record Snow In South; Soup Cough Drops?
The Money Rehab guest hosts this week are Mosh Oinounou and Jill Wagner, journalists and cohosts of the independent news podcast Mo News. All week, you'll hear their non-partisan, conversational breakdown of the top news and breaking news stories. Today, they cover: – Welcome to Mo News (00:00) – Threat of Immigration Raid Turns Chicago Hub Into Ghost Town (03:25) – Twenty-Two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order (07:10) – At National Prayer Service, A Plea To Trump: ‘Have Mer...
Jan 22, 2025•42 min
Trump Inauguration Debrief; January 6th Pardons; Day One Executive Orders; Biden Pardons His Family; College Football National Champs
The Money Rehab guest hosts this week are Mosh Oinounou and Jill Wagner, journalists and cohosts of the independent news podcast Mo News. All week, you'll hear their non-partisan, conversational breakdown of the top news and breaking news stories. Today, they cover: – Welcome to Mo News (00:00) – Trump Sworn In As 47th President (02:45) – Who Was In The Room Where The Inauguration Happened – Trump Pardons Roughly 1,500 Criminal Defendants Charged In The Jan. 6 Capitol Attack (18:00) – Trump's Im...
Jan 21, 2025•52 min
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