Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

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"I Just Got a Raise. What's The Best Thing To Do With This New Money?" Aug 25, 2025

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If you get a raise, or take a distribution on a huge stock, or win the lottery, the first thing you do is celebrate. Obviously. The next thing you do is ask yourself: what do I do now? Or, better yet: what do I do now that will make this money grow into more money? That's what today’s Money Rehabber is asking herself, and Nicole helps her find answers.

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.

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.

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See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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How Hollywood’s Wildest Assistant Stories Sparked a Community—and a Business with Assistants vs. Agents Founder Warner Bailey Aug 21, 2025

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Is being an assistant in Hollywood as wild as it looks in the movies? Warner Bailey, the founder of the popular community Assistants vs. Agents, can confirm it is— and has the stories to back it up.

Years ago, while working as an assistant at a major agency, Warner created Assistants vs. Agents—a then-anonymous Instagram account that shared the real-life stories of assistants working in entertainment. Today, Warner tells Nicole how he scaled the account to over 100K followers, gathered insights about pay disparities in entertainment and unpacks the different ways transform a community into a business.

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*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Wall Street News Roundup: The Government's 15% Cut From Nvidia, Intel's Bad Year and Trouble at Yieldstreet Aug 20, 2025

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Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the U.S. government will now get a cut from Nvidia (and what the Constitution has to say about it), what Intel's very bad year means for investors, and lessons from trouble at Yieldstreet.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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5 New Tips for Back to School Shopping Aug 19, 2025

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Forget the old, tired back to school shopping hacks you hear every year— today, Nicole is sharing five tips that will change the way you shop this season.

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*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Entrepreneur. Builder. Governor? Rick Caruso on LA Fires and Running Government Like a Business Aug 15, 2025

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Today, Nicole records her first interview from her rebuilt studio—seven months after losing her home in the LA fires—and her guest, Rick Caruso, is the perfect person to mark the moment.

Known for developing iconic LA institutions like The Grove and Palisades Village, Caruso has also become a key figure in the city’s wildfire recovery. Nicole and Rick break down what went wrong during the wildfires, the financial fallout for homeowners, and who should be held accountable. They also discuss how families can safeguard their homes and wealth—and of course, Nicole asks the question on everyone’s mind: will we see Rick on the ballot for mayor— or even governor?

00:00 Meet Rick Caruso

01:05 Rick Caruso's Background and Philanthropy

02:05 What Went Wrong in the LA Fires

06:17 Legal Issues and Victim Settlement Funds

08:32 Should There Be a Recall?

09:45 Do's and Don'ts of Running Government Like a Business

15:40 Steadfast LA and Community Rebuilding

22:11 Challenges with SBA Loans

23:05 Should LA Give Up the Olympics?

25:01 Caruso for Governor?

31:09 Who Doesn't Text Rick Caruso Back

36:59 Advice to Help Families Protect Themselves From Disaster

39:26 How to Show Money Rehab Some Love

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Wall Street News Roundup: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the Path to IPO, Why Electricity Is Getting More Expensive and Good News on Interest Rates Aug 13, 2025

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Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks what’s at stake with the potential IPO of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, why electricity prices are going up and good news on interest rates.

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Can Biohacking Make You More Successful? With Casper Co-Founder Neil Parikh Aug 12, 2025

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Have you noticed that there is a very bizarre trend happening in the entrepreneurship space? There is a very specific bro-y entrepreneur who is super into biohacking. Why is this one particular type of person so obsessed with these health hacks? And, an even bigger question: are these entrepreneurs onto something? To answer these questions, Nicole talks to Neil Parikh, one of the co-founders of Casper.

Want to chat one-on-one with Neil about your business? Book him on Intro at ⁠https://intro.co/neilparikh

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Pat Flynn on Profiting from Pokémon, Raising Financially Savvy Kids and Lean Learning Aug 08, 2025

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You probably know Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income, the platform he created to help entrepreneurs win— but today, you'll meet a new side of him. Nicole dives into Pat’s fascinating business venture in the world of Pokémon cards and unpacks how his new book Lean Learning offers a powerful, stress-free strategy for tackling your goals. Plus, he breaks down how this framework can be a game-changer for teaching your kids financial literacy. From rare collectibles to real-world money wins, this convo will give you a fresh new way to think about making— and hitting— your financial goals.

Check out Pat's latest book Learn Learning

Discover Pat's Pokemon world

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Who Is Winning the Trade War? With Michael Batnick (Ritholtz Wealth Management) Aug 07, 2025

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Today Nicole taps into market insights with Michael Batnick, Managing Partner at Ritholtz Wealth Management and cohost of The Compound and Friends podcast—alongside Money Rehab regular, Josh Brown. Nicole and Michael dive into whether the fallout from Trump-era tariffs and the “TACO Trade” has run its course, and where interest rates might be headed next. Plus, in a round of Bullish or Bearish, Michael shares his takes on some of the market’s buzziest names, including Palantir, UPS and American Eagle.

For more Michael, subscribe to The Compound and Friends

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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Wall Street News Roundup: Why the BLS Commissioner Was Fired, Why Elon Musk Isn't Getting Paid and Another Boeing Strike Aug 06, 2025

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Today, Nicole shares the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they will affect you and your wallet. In this episode, she unpacks why the BLS Commissioner was fired, the latest setback in the Boeing saga and why Elon Musk hasn't got a paycheck from Tesla in eight years.

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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

*APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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