Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

The SpaceX IPO will likely be the largest public offering in history... But before you get excited, Nicole breaks down how the IPO machine actually works, and why some of the smartest people in finance say the system is rigged against you. Nicole walks through the full IPO process step by step: what underwriters actually do (and what they charge for it), how the roadshow and book-building work, and why the price you'll pay on IPO day is not the price institutional investors paid. She also covers what SpaceX employees need to know right now about their equity, stock options, RSUs, lockup periods, and the tax surprises that can blindside you before you sell a single share. Then, Nicole shares the framework she uses to evaluate any IPO, including the two sections of the S-1 prospectus most retail investors skip, and explains how you can get in on SpaceX before the IPO. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:04 The SpaceX IPO: Just How Historic Is It? 01:08 How the IPO Process Actually Works 02:12 What Underwriters Do (and What They Cost) 03:04 The Roadshow and How IPO Pricing Works 03:45 NYSE vs. NASDAQ: Where Will SpaceX List? 04:25 Why Companies Go Public 05:14 What SpaceX Employees Need to Know About Their Equity 06:00 Lockup Periods Explained 07:06 Three Things Every Employee Must Do Before an IPO 08:06 Is the IPO System Rigged? Bill Gurley's Argument 10:00 The Figma Example: How Retail Investors Got Burned 11:19 How to Evaluate Any IPO Before You Invest 13:27 Watch the Lockup Expiration Date 14:09 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Emma Grede built a business and media empire (including brands like Good American and SKIMS) without a safety net. Today, she joins Nicole to pull back the curtain on the money mindset, negotiation tactics, and hard-won lessons that got her there. Emma gets raw about paying herself £45K while paying a male hire £150K to do a worse job, the moment Good American sold $1 million worth of inventory on day one (and why her investors turned on her by noon), and creative strategies she’s used to close major deals. She and Nicole also dig into Emma's exact playbook for negotiating a raise, the traps women fall into with money, and why Emma never lends money — she just gives it. Then they get into the taboos: prenups, the questions people should stop asking female founders, and whether financial planning and family planning should ever be kept separate. Pick up Emma's amazing book Start With Yourself Listen to Emma’s inspiring podcast Aspire Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers with Emma: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 03:39 Emma's Early Money Mistakes 06:00 The £45K vs. £150K Lesson 07:12 Learning the Language of Business 10:34 What Wealthy People Know About Investing 11:48 Good American's $1M Day One — and the Investor Critique 15:39 What Money Can't Buy (But People Think It Can) 18:13 Does Money Buy Happiness? 19:00 Emma's Secret to Always Asking for More 19:48 The Natalie Portman / Dior Negotiation Story 21:58 The Secret to Great Negotiations 22:30 Negotiating a Prenup at a Restaurant 24:33 Protecting What You Build During Marriage 26:45 Raise Negotiation Role Play 33:18 What NOT to Say When Asking for a Raise 35:01 Questions Female Founders Get That Men Never Do 38:20 The "Army of Help" and Financial Family Planning 40:34 Raising Wealthy Kids Without Ruining Them 43:59 Emma’s Early Hustle 46:00 Secure the Bag 53:15 What’s Next For Emma 01:01:39 Emma Grede's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Jennie Garth went from working on bean fields for 25 cents an hour to buying her first home as a teenager after landing the role of Kelly Taylor in 90210. When she hit it big, people tried to tell her that she didn’t need to know about her finances. Today, she shares the money lessons she learned the hard way. Jennie and Nicole dig into the psychology behind money: why a scarcity mindset can literally choke off your income, what "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is and why high-achieving women keep cutting themselves down, and how negative self-talk about money doesn't just hurt you… it hurts your kids, too. Jennie also shares why she and her husband Dave don’t combine finances, how she’s embracing the “I Choose Me” philosophy, and the parenting advice she’d give any new mom. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Get Jennie's memoir I Choose Me Here's what Nicole covers with Jennie: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:47 Jennie's First Job and Early Money Memories 04:19 Faking It in Every Money Meeting 07:24 The 90210 Pay Gap and the Power of Negotiating as a Team 10:23 Being the "Hollywood Daughter" and Tall Poppy Syndrome 14:46 “Fear Is False Evidence Appearing Real” 17:03 How a Scarcity Mindset Literally Stops the Flow of Money 19:15 How Other People's Words Become Your Financial Self-Talk 20:26 Raising Money-Smart Daughters 23:55 How Jennie Inspired Nicole to Start Her Own Wealth Management Firm 25:41 When Three Suits Walk Into the Room 26:32 Jennie and Dave's Very Different Money Personalities 28:44 Why She Bought Her First Husband a Harley and a Music Studio 30:00 Did She Have to Unlearn That Money Can't Buy Love? 32:23 Secure the Bag 36:34 Advice for New Moms: Choose Yourself Too 37:33 Jennie's Last "I Choose Me" Moment

AI isn't coming… it's already here, and it's already reshaping how we work and build wealth. Nicole's prediction: the winners of the next decade will be the techno-optimists, the people who learn to leverage AI to make more money, scale their time, and outsource distractions. Today, Nicole is partnering with Eva Cicinyte to show you exactly how. Eva is the founder of GNOMI, an AI news agent designed to help people understand what matters in real time. Eva and Nicole break down why traditional news is broken beyond repair, how AI might actually be our best weapon against deepfakes, and why Eva built a feature that gives everyday investors access to the kind of real-time market intelligence that used to be reserved for Wall Street pros. Then, Eva and Nicole get raw about what it really takes to build a company while building a family. Eva reveals why she kept her pregnancy a secret and shares the story of the conference call she refused to hang up, even as she went intp labor. Try GNOMI and start with Finance Mode Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers with Eva: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:10 Why Traditional News is Broken 03:35 How Eva Turned an Unconventional Background Into a Superpower 10:00 The GNOMI Origin Story 13:42 Why Every Founder Should Vibe Code 15:02 GNOMI vs. ChatGPT: What's the Actual Difference? 20:15 Real-Time Financial News You Can Use 30:20 When You Need a Patent and What They Actually Cost 34:08 Raising Millions From One Investor 37:15 Will AI Kill Traditional News? 38:00 The Pregnancy She Kept Private 47:33 Raising Daughters in an AI World 52:30 Women in AI 54:18 The Future of News 55:00 Eva's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Jimmy Donaldson (aka Mr. Beast) built a billion dollar content empire on YouTube. Today, Nicole breaks down how he actually did it, and more importantly, what lessons retail investors can apply to their own portfolio. Nicole pulls back the curtain on the Mr. Beast business model: why his YouTube videos are actually loss leaders, how Feastables became the real money maker, and what really happened why he intentionally lost money on his Amazon deal. And if you think none of this applies to you because you have no interest in going viral? Nicole closes with three concrete ways to invest in the creator economy right now, no camera required. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are you ready for some Money Rehab? 00:18 Mr. Beast By the Numbers 02:44 Jimmy Donaldson's Origin Story 04:13 How the Mr. Beast Business Model Actually Works 05:16 Economics of Feastables 06:00 The Beast Games Amazon Deal 08:08The $5.2 Billion Valuation 08:38 3 Ways to Invest in the Creator Economy 11:31 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Tax Day is right around the corner, and tax strategist Karlton Dennis is here to make sure you don't leave a single dollar on the table. Today he breaks down the legal loopholes that you can still take advantage of before the filing deadline and the long-game moves that can keep thousands in your pocket. Nicole and Karlton cover tax strategies for both W2 employees and entrepreneurs, how parents can use the tax code to build wealth for their kids and new deductions from the Big, Beautiful Bill that you should definitely be taking advantage of. Plus, Nicole and Karlton break down viral hacks like the Range Rover write-off, the Augusta Rule that lets you pay yourself tax-free, short-term rental deductions, and putting your kids on payroll. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Follow Karlton on Instagram and YouTube Work with Karlton Here's what Nicole covers with Karlton: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 02:00 Last-Minute Tax Moves Before the Filing Deadline 02:38 Bonus Depreciation and the Big Beautiful Bill 03:26 The Range Rover Write-Off: How the Math Actually Works 05:26 The Best Part of the Tax Code for Entrepreneurs 07:26 How Karlton Writes Off Clothing 08:38 When Should a Side Hustler Set Up an LLC? 10:45 IRS Red Flags 12:01 What Actually Happens During an IRS Audit 13:28 Why Karlton Thinks of the IRS Like a Dentist 15:09 How to Pay 0% in Income Taxes (And Why That's Not Always the Goal) 17:00 How Elon and Trump Avoid Taxes 18:02 Short-Term Rentals 101 25:35 The Augusta Rule: Pay Yourself $28K Tax-Free 28:28 Why Karlton Is Obsessed with S-Corps 30:19 The QBI Deduction and How to Maximize It 31:26 What to Think About When Forming an Entity 36:35 QSBS: The Exit Strategy That Could Save You $40M in Taxes 40:38 How to Make Your Kids Millionaires 44:53 The Backdoor Roth IRA Explained 46:10 Self-Directed Roths and the Peter Thiel Strategy 49:29 How to Get Tax Breaks for Watching Movies 53:36 The Tax Scam to Avoid Right Now: Charitable LLCs 55:27 Why AI Is Not Your Tax Advisor 50:07 Karlton's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

The price of oil is skyrocketing— and the ripple effects are spreading fast. Today, Nicole sits down with Lauren Simmons, former trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, to break down exactly what's driving market volatility right now and what you should actually be doing with your money. Lauren and Nicole get into why the Petrodollar system is cracking, whether the U.S. dollar is still a safe haven (Lauren's honest answer might surprise you), and where big institutional investors are quietly moving their money. Lauren also opens up about her own portfolio — why she put 10% into gold and silver, why she's steering clear of Bitcoin, and her take on the AI bubble question. This episode was taped on 3.26.26. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Check out Lauren’s personal finance book Make Money Move Here's what Nicole covers with Lauren: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 Why Oil Prices Are Exploding Right Now 01:24 Why Americans Pay Global Oil Prices No Matter What 02:01 The Petrodollar System Explained 03:25 Is the Dollar's Reign as Safe Haven Over? 06:13 Why Volatile Markets Are Actually Wealth-Building Opportunities 07:35 Brent Crude 101 09:00 How Often Should You Actually Check Your Portfolio? 10:09 How Much Oil Should Be in Your Portfolio? 11:36 Why Lauren Is Skeptical of the Dollar Right Now 13:19 Gold, Silver, and Lauren's Actual Portfolio 15:06 How to Start Investing in Metals ETFs 15:55 Bitcoin: Bullish or Bearish? 17:10 The Crypto Wash Sale Rule Loophole Nicole Is Using 20:07 Could the Dollar Lose Reserve Currency Status? 22:00 International ETFs as a Dollar Hedge (VXUS) 22:12 Defense and Energy Stocks: XLE and Dividend Strategy 26:00 How to Invest With Your Values (ESG and Its Limits) 28:39 What Sectors Lauren Is Bullish On Right Now 29:00 Why Lauren Is Avoiding Pure-Play AI Stocks 31:00 Is There an AI Bubble? 33:00 The Energy Problem Powering (and Threatening) AI 34:53 Lauren Simmons' Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Today, Nicole debunks the most viral myths about inheritance and gift taxes, and walks you through exactly how these taxes work, when they actually kick in, and the totally legal strategies wealthy families use to pass on as much as possible to their heirs. Nicole breaks down the difference between gift tax, estate tax, and inheritance tax; explains the $19,000 annual gift exclusion and the $15 million lifetime exemption; and covers the states that will still come after you even when the IRS won't. Then she gets into the tools the ultra-wealthy use, like irrevocable trusts and Family Limited Partnerships, to legally minimize what they owe. Plus, she shares one simple, free move that anyone can make right now to protect their family's inheritance… no lawyer required. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 Why TikTok's Inheritance Advice Is Wrong 00:53 Gift Tax 101: The $19,000 Annual Exclusion 02:24 Gift Splitting for Married Couples 02:48 The $15 Million Lifetime Exemption Explained 04:21 Estate Tax vs. Inheritance Tax: What's the Difference? 05:25 Which States Have Inheritance Tax? 05:47 How the Wealthy Minimize Estate Taxes 06:09 Irrevocable Trusts Explained 06:51 Family Limited Partnerships Explained 07:43 The IRS Isn't Out to Get You — But It Won't Help You Either 08:04 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Warren Buffett just stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and the investing world is holding its breath. Today, Nicole breaks down the frameworks that turned a $1,000 investment in 1965 into over $30 million, and how you can apply them whether you have $100 or $100 million. She walks through the most iconic trades of Buffett's career, from Coca-Cola to Apple to his rare misses, and extracts seven timeless investing principles that have nothing to do with hot tips or market timing. Then Nicole turns to what's next: who is Berkshire’s new CEO Greg Abel, what does he inherit, and what does a nearly $400 billion cash pile signal about Berkshire's future direction? Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 The End of an Era: Buffett Retires 01:03 The $30 Million Case for Long-Term Investing 01:27 Buffett's Simple (But Not Easy) Framework 02:00 The Coca-Cola Investment and Brand Loyalty as a Moat 02:53 The McDonald's Play 03:16 The Apple Surprise 04:12 Buffett's Misses 04:59 7 Investing Lessons You Can Use Right Now 06:03 Enter Greg Abel: Berkshire's Next Chapter 06:55 The $400 Billion Question 07:32 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Pete Najarian is an NFL linebacker turned successful options trader and today he joins Money Rehab to break down exactly what's happening in the markets right now, where the big opportunities are hiding, and how to read the signals that the pros don't talk about on TV. Then Pete walks Nicole through a complete options crash course: calls vs. puts, covered calls, naked positions, spreads, and how Warren Buffett secretly uses options to build his biggest positions. He even pulls up Nicole's actual options account live and breaks down what he sees. Then the conversation gets deeper. Pete opens up about losing his dream home, whether he’d run for governor of Minnesota, and the surprisingly simple investing philosophy that's driven all of his success. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Follow Pete and learn more at Market Rebellion Here's what Nicole covers with Pete: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:33 Nicole and Pete's History on the Chicago Trading Floor 03:13 Wolf of Wall Street Era 07:20 Where Pete Is Bullish Right Now 09:30 How to Read Unusual Options Activity (UOA) 11:17 Options 101: Calls, Puts, and Plain English Explanations 12:46 How to Use Options as Portfolio Insurance 16:17 How Warren Buffett Actually Uses Options 18:18 Creating Your Own Dividend Stream with Covered Calls 22:17 Pete Reviews Nicole's Options Account 23:40 Insider Trading and Options 26:12 Are Options Just Gambling? 34:18 Pete's Rules for Protecting Yourself 42:48 Secure the Bag 49:00 Pete on Politics and the Future of Investing in Sports 52:23 Pete Najarian's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Options trading involves additional risks and is not suitable for all investors. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Are we in an AI bubble? It's the trillion-dollar question — and depending on who you ask, you'll get completely opposite answers. Today, Nicole cuts through the noise and takes an honest look at what's actually happening inside the AI market right now. She breaks down why sky-high valuations on AI companies are giving investors serious dot com bubble déjà vu, the circular financing deals that are inflating demand, and why the fact that Nvidia drove roughly a fifth of the S&P 500's gains in 2025 should have every investor paying attention. But she also makes the case for why this moment is fundamentally different from 1999 and what that means for your portfolio. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:24 Both Sides of the AI Bubble Debate 00:44 How Much Money Is Actually Flowing Into AI 01:12 What Sky-High PE Ratios Really Mean 02:14 Dot Com Bubble Déjà Vu 03:32 Circular Financing 03:59 The Warren Buffett Market Indicator 04:19 What's Actually Different This Time 05:10 The Real Risks 05:36 Nicole's Honest Verdict 06:33 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, killing the Supreme Leader and triggering a wave of retaliatory missiles across the region. This is the biggest military escalation the Middle East has seen in a generation, and it's already moving markets. Today, Nicole traces the financial chain reaction from the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal all the way to Monday's market open, and breaks down exactly what this conflict means for your portfolio right now. Oil is surging, gold is spiking, defense stocks are climbing — and travel stocks are getting crushed. Nicole explains why markets recovered faster than expected, what the historical pattern tells us about what comes next, and the one scenario that should actually worry you. She also breaks down the specific assets that go up and the ones that go down when the US is in conflict in the Middle East and makes the case for why you don't have to play offense, but you absolutely need to know how to play defense. Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:16 How We Got Here 02:32 The Ceasefire That Didn't Hold 03:02 The Strait of Hormuz: The World's Most Critical Choke Point 03:46 Will This Be a Long War? 04:36 How This Hits Your Wallet: 08:09 Why Travel and Tourism Stocks Get Hit 09:26 The Historical Pattern Every Investor Should Know 10:20 The Risks That Could Change Everything 10:50 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Bill Gurley is a Wall Street and Silicon Valley legend. He’s the analyst who led the Amazon IPO and went on to become one of the most successful VCs of all time and an early investor in Uber, Zillow, and GrubHub. Today, he joins Nicole to answer the biggest questions on investors' minds right now. Bill doesn't mince words: yes, we're in an AI bubble— and he explains exactly why, from circular spending deals that smell like Enron to the speculative behavior that always follows a real wave of innovation. He breaks down why the IPO system is rigged against retail investors, what tokenization could do to fix it, and what a SpaceX IPO would actually mean for everyday investors. He also shares the one market sector he thinks is quietly becoming a buy, and the specific Chinese battery stock he personally owns. Then the conversation shifts to Bill's new book, Runnin’ Down a Dream, and his surprisingly personal framework for building a career you actually love. He shares the question he asked himself twice that changed the entire course of his life, his research on career regret, and why chasing passion is a competitive advantage. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Get Bill's book Runnin’ Down a Dream Here's what Nicole covers with Bill: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:12 SpaceX + xAI: What Elon's Deal Really Means 03:18 Why Retail Investors Keep Getting Shut Out of the Best Companies 05:55 The IPO System Is Rigged 08:36 Inside the Amazon IPO 10:40 Are We in an AI Bubble? 16:30 AI vs. the Dot-Com Bubble 21:15 Which AI Tools Bill Actually Uses 22:00 Bill's Take on AGI Hype 23:30 Where Bill Sees Opportunity Outside of Tech 27:30 The Chinese Battery Stock Bill Personally Owns 28:45 How to Evaluate Stock Options as an Employee 31:50 The Hidden Value of Joining a Fast-Growing Company 33:15 Buy Side vs. Sell Side Analysts 35:40 The Question That Changed Bill's Career Twice 38:00 Why Following Your Passion Is a Competitive Advantage 42:00 How Tito's Vodka Started with a Blank Sheet of Paper 45:20 Bill's Next Chapter: A Policy Institute 48:00 Nuclear Energy, Healthcare, and the Issues Bill Wants to Fix 51:06 Bill Gurley's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, and if you're one of the millions of Americans drowning in credit card debt, that sounds like a dream. But Nicole breaks down why this proposal might not be the hero story it seems, and what you should actually be doing right now while Washington debates. Nicole explains the real reason a rate cap could backfire, why people with lower credit scores could end up worse off, and the actionable moves you can make today (no legislation required). From the debt avalanche method to balance transfers, personal loans, and a surprisingly simple phone call that could save you thousands, this episode is your full playbook for escaping the high-interest debt trap. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:16 Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap, Explained 01:17 Why This Isn't the Win It Sounds Like 02:10 Who Could Lose Access to Credit Entirely 02:52 The Payday Loan Trap Nobody's Talking About 03:12 What You Can Do Right Now 03:53 Know Your APR 04:31 The Debt Avalanche Method 05:09 Balance Transfer Cards and Consolidation Loans 06:27 How to Negotiate Your Interest Rate 07:01 Why Even $25 Extra a Month Matters 07:41 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

Behavioral scientist and bestselling author Jon Levy is back to unpack how we can leverage our own psychology to build wealth. He explains why publicly announcing your financial goals can actually sabotage them, how “if-then” plans outperform willpower, and why adopting the identity of “I’m an investor” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Then Nicole asks Jon what the science says about whether jerks make better CEOs, and he shares research-backed strategies for becoming a stronger leader. He also gets personal: how growing up as the child of immigrants affected his money mindset, the road to becoming debt-free in eight years, and the amount of money he needs in his bank account to feel safe. Nicole and Jon also discuss how financial frameworks like the sunk cost fallacy apply to relationships and whether your partner might be the best investment you’ll ever make. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Get Jon’s latest book Team Intelligence Here’s what Nicole covers with Jon: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:47 Jon’s Famous Dinners Explained 04:17 Why Money is a Mental Puzzle, Not a Math Problem 06:16 Why Sharing Goals Fails 07:56 From Housing Markets to Dating Markets 09:42 Is Your Partner the Most Important Financial Decision You’ll Make? 15:09 Jon’s Leap From Debt to Social Currency 33:37 Money Values in Marriage 38:01 Should You Quit the Zombie Job? 39:27 The Chicken/Egg Problem with Success 45:25 Do CEOs Need to Be Jerks to be Successful? 49:53 What Makes a Leader 58:12 How Self Deprecation Erodes Trust 01:06:57 Jon Levy’s Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Four-year college isn’t the default anymore… but saving for your kid’s future absolutely is. Today, Nicole breaks down the modern playbook for affording college whether your kid is a newborn, or if they’re applying to colleges now. This is your simple guide to 529 plans, custodial accounts, Coverdells, prepaid tuition plans, and the newest government-backed savings option making headlines. If you’ve ever wondered, “What happens to a 529 plan if my kid doesn’t go to college?” Nicole will teach you a smart move there, too. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here’s what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:11 Where To Start If You Have a Newborn 01:28 Everything You Need to Know About 529s 04:44 Where To Start If Your Kid Is in Grade School 05:42 The Pros and Cons of Custodial Accounts 08:17 Where to Start if Your Kid Is in High School 10:32 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Lucy Guo built one of the most talked-about AI companies in the world before most people finish college. Then, she made headlines when she dethroned Taylor Swift as the youngest self-made female billionaire. Today, she joins Nicole to talk about how she grew wealth, and how you can borrow the money lessons that only show up after you’ve already “made it.” Lucy tells Nicole about growing up bullied for not being able to afford the cool brands, scrappy strategies she used to save money when she was building her first company, and navigating the strange attention of being labeled a billionaire while most of that wealth still isn’t liquid. She explains the routines that kept her disciplined, the hard boundaries she set around lending money after getting burned, and stories of her wild money hacks like booking refundable flights to eat free meals in the airport lounges. Nicole and Lucy also dive into the hidden playbook of startup money and the creator economy: how Lucy’s fundraising secret is to manufacture FOMO, why the wealthy borrow instead of sell, and the monetization strategy all creators should adopt. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Keep up with Lucy on Instagram and learn more about Passes Here’s what Nicole covers with Lucy:00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:17 Lucy’s Routine and the Impact of Success on Hustle 03:39 Childhood Bullying05:08 Lucy’s Confidence Reset 08:20 Unpacking “Paper Wealth” and Liquidity 13:40 Should You Lend Money to Friends? 14:35 Lucy’s Investing Thesis 18:34 FOMO Strategy in Fundraising 22:22 Billionaire Money Tips 25:03 The Robbery Attempt 27:38 Money Saving Hacks 33:43 Stigma Around “Work Hard, Play Hard” 37:24 Passes and the Creator Economy 53:45 Lucy Guo’s Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Today, Nicole breaks down the viral tax strategy everyone on social media is talking about — the claim that buying a short-term rental can legally wipe out your taxes. She explains the simple idea behind bonus depreciation, why it creates massive upfront write-offs, and how real estate investors use upgrades and accounting strategy to dramatically lower taxable income. But she also pulls back the curtain on the part influencers skip: why a $0 tax bill doesn’t automatically mean you made money, how much cash you still need to spend, and the risks hiding behind the hype. The Money Rehab Episode About Whether Home Ownership is Overrated Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:53 Bonus Depreciation 101 03:10 What Changed with the Big Beautiful Bill 03:38 What Qualifies (and What Doesn’t) 04:22 Fact-Checking the Viral Airbnb Example 05:37 The Caveats 05:54 Cost Segregation Study Workaround 07:36 Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag the Dog’ 09:10 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Neil Patel’s origin story involves borrowing from his parents’ life savings to keep his startup alive. Not only did his plan work, but he built a million-dollar company, advised companies including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft— and, he paid his parents back. Today, Neil breaks down the money lessons he learned once he made it big. He shares why he still drives a minivan despite being able to afford something bougie, the unusual way he teaches his kids about taxes, and the important distinction he makes between success and wealth. Then, Nicole and Neil get tactical and dig into the future of getting discovered online. Neil explains why traditional search is dead and how to adapt, what founders can do if they have a $0 marketing budget, and the SEO do’s and don’ts of naming your business. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Check out Answer the Public, the free tool Neil mentioned in this conversation Find more of Neil’s work and resources here Here’s what Nicole covers with Neil: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:09 Launching Crazy Egg and Borrowing From Parents 06:42 Next Ventures and Kissmetrics 09:43 Do’s and Don’ts of Naming Businesses 15:31 NP Digital’s Massive Success vs Personal Success 21:19 Neil’s Perspective on Wealth, and the “Big R” Framework 29:32 Hot Takes on Money 30:07 Teaching Taxes Through Ice Cream 32:15 Living with Less and Financial Goals 38:45 Trust Funds and Regrets 42:09 Actionable Digital Marketing Advice for Business Owners 42:26 Choose Your Fighter: Email List, Website or Instagram? 44:59 Why Traditional Search is Dead 46:59 SEO vs AEO 55:29 Marketing Tips for a $0 Budget 01:00:49 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

Millions of pages from the Epstein files have been unsealed, but they leave behind even more unanswered questions about how the money and criminal network actually worked. Today, Nicole traces the financial trail behind Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune—what we know, what prosecutors could never fully explain, and how a man with no real business amassed hundreds of millions of dollars. Nicole breaks down Epstein’s mysterious rise from Wall Street suit to shadowy “financial consultant,” the ultra-wealthy clients who funded the majority of his income, and the explosive reputational fallout that continues to ripple across corporations, universities, and global power players. She also sets straight the rumors that Epstein created Bitcoin, and explains the real financial consequences of association in today’s markets. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here’s what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 The Epstein Files: A Who's Who of Power 00:58 Following Epstein's Money Trail 04:42 Financial Fallout of the Epstein Files 06:20 The Bitcoin Theory 07:28 Ongoing Legal Battles and Reputational Risks 09:22 The Power of Survivors All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.