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  • 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.

  • 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 thinks of the business now and what's next.

    Follow Lavinia and her new business, MoveJoy, here.

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  • 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

  • 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 started rolling. They talk about how Mary’s second husband racked up nearly six figures of credit card debt in her name, how that experience impacted her relationship with her husband now, and what the heck is going on with the Selling Sunset cast. 

    Read Mary's new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/selling-sunshine-mary-bonnet?variant=42536247361570

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    $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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.

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    $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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 where you'll hear the second part of this conversation, where Scott shares which stocks he is bullish and bearish on.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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 take on celebrity entrepreneurs is, and many more gems you can use to refine your investments. 

    Find Matt's book Burn the Boats here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/burn-the-boats-matt-higgins?variant=40962869493794

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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: http://chime.com/MNN 

    $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • 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 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • OpenAI is the most important company in the world right now, and it may be an investment opportunity in the future, so it's an important company to follow... and man is there a lot to follow. Today Nicole explains why the company converted its central structure from non-profit to for-profit, and why Elon is so mad.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • You may know Kat Von D from Miami Ink and LA Ink, but she is so much more than what you saw on TV.
    As a kid, Kat felt like an outsider— but through her music, tattoos and business, she created community for others who grew up feeling the same way. On MNN's Money Maker, Kat tells host Nely Galán the story of her meteoric rise; from mohawks in church, to opening up her first tattoo shop, to regrettable contracts, to peace and sobriety. Her story is for anyone looking for the tools to turn their passion into a career.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • In the third installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be the only policy Trump and Harris agree on: ending tax on tips. Today, Nicole explains what the policy would look like, who would be eligible, and how you would be affected. 

    To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • Maria Menounos has had— and continues to have— a phenomenal career in media, which she built herself from scratch. Maria is the daughter of immigrants who hustled to make a rich life for herself. Today Nicole and Maria talk about her experience of the immigrant hustle, being in the “sandwich generation” where she is taking care of the generation above and below her, and what her cancer diagnosis taught her about financial planning.

    Listen to Maria's podcast Heal Squad here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • The Bachelor franchise used to promise contestants the possibility of two things: true, happily-ever-after love… and a lucrative spotlight. Ben Higgins knows this, probably better than anyone. Many card-carrying members of Bachelor Nation would argue that Ben represents the peak of the franchise, but for Ben, that was just the beginning. Nicole talks to Ben about his business successes and failures, and the sometimes sticky topic of money in relationships. Ben shares how he and his wife Jess tackle their finances, how they navigated the uncomfortable topic of estate planning, and whether a Ben junior is on the horizon.

    You can find more about Ben's businesses here: https://linktr.ee/higgins.ben

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • Today, Nicole explains the model behind the notorious MLM (think Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics— companies where consumers turn into sellers and is sometimes compared to a pyramid scheme). She unpacks when the model works, when it doesn't, and why there have been so much bad news in the MLM world lately.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • With margin borrowing, you can give your investments a boost— but if you're not careful, you could also lose more than you gain. Nicole explains the concept, and whether it's a money move you should make.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • Roughly 57% of Gen Zers want to be influencers. Should their parents let them? Today I’m talking to the perfect people to ask: Heidi and Marc D’Amelio, parents of two of the biggest influencers on TikTok, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. Nicole talks to Heidi and Marc about what advice they’d give parents of kids who want to be influencers, how in their family business they protect both the family and the business, how the changing business dynamics in their household has affected their marriage and so much more.

    Want more of the D’Amelios? Check out Heidi here, Marc here, D’Amelio Footwear here and Be Happy Snacks here.

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between the Fed rate and our mortgage rates and when they do— and don't— move together. Hopeful homebuyers, this one is for you!

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/ 

  • Nicole gives a masterclass on negotiating in three acts: negotiating with your bank, your landlord and your boss. In each act, she gives you specific strategies and talking points for each scenario. Plus, at the very end of the episode, Nicole shares her golden negotiating tip for every situation.
    Ramit's full episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/4RL3Zp-g
    Landlord negotiation episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/VqaWmaQH
    How to ask for a raise episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/-N70byah
    Encore: Originally aired 2.20.23

    $ 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, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole’s favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ 

    $ Ready to find a financial advisor that’s right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN 

    All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/