Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Money News Network

  • 10 minutes 4 seconds
    The Fate of Medicaid and the Latest on the Big, Beautiful Bill

    The version of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill that passed in the House will not pass in the Senate, primarily because of sticking points around the future of Medicaid, a tax break that's giving us FOMO, and, of course, the national debt. Today, Nicole explains what parts of the bill are changing, and how it may affect your health insurance.

    24 June 2025, 8:40 am
  • 38 minutes 55 seconds
    Who Gets Custody of the Instagram? The Money Trail of Influencer Divorces with Jackie Combs

    When influencer couples break up, who gets the followers? Today Nicole is joined by celebrity divorce attorney Jackie Combs to unpack what really goes down when digital empires built on love and likes have to be divided. Nicole and Jackie cover brand prenups, postnups, and how to legally—and financially—protect yourself when business and romance mix. Whether you’re sharing a bank account or a TikTok account, this one’s for you.

    Follow Jackie’s work here.


    Today you’ll hear about:

    00:00 Money Rehab Contest

    01:06 Meet Celebrity Divorce Attorney Jackie Combs

    01:22 Financial Lessons from Celebrity Divorces

    01:40 Navigating Brand Prenups and Postnups

    02:13 Legal Nuances of Influencer Divorces

    02:54 Prenups for Content Creators

    03:24 Dividing Digital Empires in Divorce

    04:14 Protecting Intellectual Property

    08:04 How Social Media Brands Get Valued

    13:29 Financial Risks and Scandals

    19:42 Dividing Luxury Assets

    22:11 Parental Guidance on Prenups

    24:41 Forecasting Legal Costs

    26:03 How to Choose the Right Lawyer

    27:26 (Sadly) Unenforceable Clauses in Prenups

    34:11 Final Tips

    The content in this episode is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice

    19 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 16 minutes 51 seconds
    How War in the Middle East Affects the Stock Market— and Your Wallet

    Whenever there's conflict in the Middle East, you can expect to see changes in oil prices, stock market swings, and economic uncertainty. So today, Nicole explains why — and what history tells us about what will happen next

    Listen to Nicole's episode about ETFs here.

    Listen to today's episode of Mo News here.

    13 June 2025, 10:54 pm
  • 45 minutes 41 seconds
    President Trump and Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Breakup

    Of all the celebrity couples to split this year… did we really think Trump and Elon were going to be one of them?

    Today Nicole is unpacking some of the breaking headlines that have had the biggest impact on the stock market with Dan Nathan (principal at RiskReversal Advisors). They cover how the Trump-Musk fallout will affect Musk’s companies, the TACO trade and what Dan is bullish on right now. 

    Find more of Dan's work here.

    13 June 2025, 3:09 pm
  • 11 minutes 45 seconds
    Rare Earths, Real Problems: Why Your Next Car Will Cost More | Wall Street Wrap-Up

    Today, Nicole is breaking down the top headlines in finance and how they’re affecting your wallet. In this edition of our Wall Street wrap-up:

    • Why car prices are about to spike (again) thanks to a not-so-rare mineral
    • The Bitcoin ETF boom and why crypto is suddenly looking… safe?
    • And what the May jobs report isn’t telling you about the job market

    Plus, Nicole will tell you how these headlines hit your bottom line—and what to do next if you’re job hunting, investing, or car shopping. 

    12 June 2025, 4:07 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It | Aspire with Emma Grede

    Today, we have a special treat: Nicole in the hot seat. You’ll hear Nicole as a guest on the new podcast Aspire with Emma Grede. Nicole and serial entrepreneur Emma Grede (SKIMS, Good American) break down why avoiding financial talk can hold you back and how learning key terms like ROI and APY can instantly boost your confidence. Nicole shares how she paid off debt using the avalanche method, and together they explore practical investing tips, from automating your finances to why renting might sometimes be the smarter move. Nicole also opens up about losing her home in the LA wildfires and how that life-changing moment helped her shift from scarcity to abundance. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you build financial confidence and take control of your money—no matter where you're starting.


    Subscribe to Aspire with Emma Grede, wherever you get your podcasts.

    11 June 2025, 1:49 pm
  • 36 minutes 36 seconds
    Should You Quit Your Job? Here's The Formula from Nicole Walters

    This episode checks all of the boxes. Want the secret sauce to being a bigger player at your company? Check. Are you thinking about starting your own thing and want the formula to determine whether you can leave your job behind? Check. Are you raising kiddos and want help teaching them the value of a dollar? Check, check and check. The reason this episode has everything is because it features the incredible and wise entrepreneur Nicole Walters. And when the Nicoles get together, they leave no stone unturned.

    Originally aired 10/05/2023

    10 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 32 minutes
    “I Want To Be a Millionaire in Two Years… What’s the Roadmap?”

    Everybody wants to be a millionaire… but how do you actually get there? That’s what today’s listener, award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Suzanne Kianpour, wants to know. Today, Nicole shares a candid conversation she had with Suzanne at the end of 2024, where they unpacked how to set meaningful money goals—and, more importantly, how to build a realistic roadmap to reach them. Plus, at the time, Suzanne was also in full-on wedding planning mode, so naturally, she wanted all the tips on how to (legally) deduct wedding expenses. And Nicole delivered.

    Find Suzanne's work here

    00:00 Why Nicole DIYs Financial Reviews

    02:06 Suzanne's Financial Story and Future Goals

    05:00 The Cost of Wedding Planning

    07:35 How to Set Actionable Financial Goals

    15:56 Strategies and Tips for Investing

    22:45 Legit Tax Deductions for Weddings

    27:39 Millionaire Game Plan

    9 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 12 minutes 36 seconds
    Taylor’s Version: The Million-Dollar Plot Twist

    When Taylor Swift announced she had officially bought back the masters to her music catalog, it wasn’t just a win for Swifties—it was a seismic moment for the entertainment business. Today, Nicole unpacks the multimillion-dollar money trail behind the scenes, from record labels to private equity firms, and explains how Swift outmaneuvered the industry to reclaim her life’s work. It’s a story about ownership, leverage, and beating the system—plus, Nicole shares how listeners can invest in music royalties themselves. Because when it comes to showbiz… the business part matters most.

    5 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 57 seconds
    How Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill Could Affect Your Wallet

    Elon Musk called it “a disgusting abomination.” Trump calls it “The Big, Beautiful Bill.” Either way, Washington is on fire with debate over the latest federal budget proposal—clocking in at over 1,000 pages, with a July 4th deadline and trillions of dollars on the line. Today, Nicole breaks down what’s actually in the bill, what it would mean for your money, and why it’s facing backlash from both sides of the aisle. From deep cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, to the expansion of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, to that new “Trump Account” baby savings plan—this episode is your primer on the bill that could reshape the economy.


    4 June 2025, 5:02 pm
  • 37 minutes 2 seconds
    Sextortion: The Darkest Deepfake Scams, How to Protect Yourself and Laurie Segall's Hunt for “Mr. Deepfakes”

    In the U.S., the cost of cybercrime in 2025 is estimated to hit $639.2 billion— up from $452.3 billion in 2024—an alarming surge fueled in large part by advancements in AI. Today, Nicole sits down with tech journalist Laurie Segall to uncover one of the darkest AI-driven scams: a disturbing scheme where scammers generate fake nude images to extort their victims. In this conversation, Laurie breaks down the most common deepfake crimes and scams, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself. She also shares the jaw-dropping story of her investigation into a shadowy figure known as “Mr. Deepfakes,” a man she describes as one of the most dangerous people on the internet, and what happened when she tracked him down and confronted him face-to-face.

    Nicole and Laurie zoom out to ask even bigger questions: What does this mean for women, for democracy, and for the future of AI? Spoiler alert: we are still very much in the Wild West.

    Follow Laurie’s work, and her investigation into Mr. Deepfakes here.

    3 June 2025, 5:47 am
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