Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 1 day ago
- 12:34
You may have seen the viral clip of Jared Bernstein (former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors for Biden during the Obama Administration), fumble through answering the questions: if the United States just makes its own currency… why would it ever borrow money or go into debt? Why doesn’t the government just… create more money? Nicole taps in to answer this question today and along the way, explains the new economic school of thought— Modern Monetary Theory— that is turning this question on its head. As promised, here is the cringe-y clip: https://x.com/FindingMoneyDoc/status/1786050601236779078
Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 2 days ago
- 14:38
In the second installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be Harris' most controversial economic proposal: price controls to ban corporate price gouging. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker
Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Trump Tariffs
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 3 days ago
- 15:30
As we get closer to the election, Nicole will be explaining the big economic policies both Presidential candidates are proposing so you can know how either candidate's Presidency would affect your wallet. First up— the main economic component of Trump's platform: tariffs. Help your loved ones register to vote here: https://vote.gov/
"My Boyfriend Wants To Pay My Rent... Should I Let Him?" (Listener Intervention)
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 4 days ago
- 16:59
Money Rehabber Sam just moved in with her boyfriend… and he’d rather she pay down her student loans than contribute to the mortgage. How can she feel like she’s on equal footing when he’s bearing the brunt of their living expenses? Nicole steps in to smooth things over.
How To Tell If a Corporate Bond Is a Good Investment with Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage at Public
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 7 days ago
- 39:26
You've heard a lot on the show about government bonds. But did you know that many companies (ones you know, like Apple, Nvidia, and a ton more) also issue bonds? To tell you everything you need to know about corporate bonds, Nicole is talking to Sam Nofzinger, the GM of Brokerage at Public. Nicole and Sam talk about why companies issue bonds, how to tell if a corporate bond is investment-worthy and what you need to know before you invest. 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. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Introducing: Money Crimes with Nicole Lapin
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 8 days ago
- 36:17
Love Money Rehab? Then you'll love Nicole's new show! Listen to Nicole’s brand new podcast where she dives into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes – and teach you how to avoid becoming the victim of one. Money Crimes with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. New episodes released every Thursday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-crimes-with-nicole-lapin/id1765560201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aZIlINsnXl0VbDx4eNkNP
The Money Playbook of a NFL-Player-Turned-Financial-Guru: How Brandon Copeland to Manage Money Like a Pro
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 16 views
- 9 days ago
- 37:15
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 services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
WTF is PE?
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 16 views
- 10 days ago
- 12:50
Today, Nicole unpacks private equity (PE) by sharing how it works, who the big players are, and gives you the scoop on the deals that went really right and really wrong.
Ben McKenzie on Crypto Scams, SBF IRL and the Hollywood of It All
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 23 views
- 11 days ago
- 42:07
This episode breaks down how to use the pandemic-era-crypto-mania as a framework for assessing sketchy financial investments. To unpack the topic, Nicole is talking to someone unexpected: Ben McKenzie. You might be surprised to hear Ben’s name in connection with this conversation - and if you are, he gets it. Most people know Ben from starring in the TV show The O.C., and fewer people know him from his economics degree. But both are on his resume. Nicole and Ben talk about the systemic issues that made them both skeptical of crypto from the jump, Ben’s meeting with the infamous Sam Bankman Fried, and how to look for financial red flags. Find Ben's new book, Easy Money, here: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/easy-money
Which Stocks Investor Josh Brown Is Bullish and Bearish On
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 30 views
- 14 days ago
- 49:25
In the second part of Nicole and Josh's conversation, they play a lightning round game of Bullish and Bearish, where Josh shares which buzzy stocks he believes in — and doesn't. But first, Nicole and Josh talk about their strategy to weather, and even root for, market corrections. To find Josh's awesome new book, "You Weren't Supposed to See That," click here: https://www.downtownjoshbrown.com/p/dont-tell-business-isnt-personal 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Is the AI Bubble About To Pop? And, How a Rate Cut Will Affect Your Portfolio with Josh Brown
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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- 15 days ago
- 31:26
It's time for a vibe check on the market. Today, Nicole is joined by Josh Brown (Ritholtz Wealth Management) to talk about how the potential rate cut will affect the market, whether the AI bubble is about to pop, and what seasonal market trends to keep an eye on toward the end of the year. Tomorrow, you’ll hear the second part of Nicole and Josh’s conversation where Josh shares what he does on market dips, and which stocks he’s bullish on right now. To find Josh's awesome new book, "You Weren't Supposed to See That," click here: https://www.downtownjoshbrown.com/p/dont-tell-business-isnt-personal 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Could Your Retirement Plan Be Secretly Invested in Crypto? Here's How To Check
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 30 views
- 16 days ago
- 09:13
You could be invested in crypto, and not even know it. Nicole explains how this could happen, and what to do if you're secretly invested in this volatile asset.
Was Your Social Security Number One of the Millions Just Leaked? Here's How To Find Out and How To Protect Yourself
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 57 views
- 21 days ago
- 09:28
As many as 272 million people had their social security numbers leaked in a hack - Nicole is one of them, and you might be too. Today, Nicole explains how this leak happened, how to know if your data is exposed, and what to do to protect yourself. Here is the website Nicole used to see if her data was leaked in the breach: https://www.npdbreach.com/ Learn more on freezing your credit with Equifax here: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/ Learn more on freezing your credit with TransUnion here: https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze Learn more on freezing your credit with Experian here: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html Learn how to freeze your utilities here: https://www.exchangeservicecenter.com/Freeze/#/ Learn how to do a banking freeze here: https://www.chexsystems.com/security-freeze/place-freeze Learn how to do an employment freeze here: https://assets.equifax.com/wfs/theworknumber/assets/twn_Employment_Data_Freeze_Request.pdf 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
"I Just Got a Raise. What's The Best Thing To Do With This New Money?"
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 49 views
- 22 days ago
- 31:04
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.
Real Estate Financing Hacks with Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing & Podcast Host at BiggerPockets
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 48 views
- 23 days ago
- 40:57
There are a whole lot of options for financing when you’re buying a house, but not all options are created equal. So today, Nicole talks to Dave Meyer (Head of Real Estate Investing & Podcast Host at BiggerPockets), about five real estate moves that get billed as savvy ways to make homeownership more affordable: FHA Loans, Seller Financing, Foreclosed Homes, HELOCs and DSCRs. Nicole and Dave first decode those terms and then they talk through whether these moves really are as savvy as they seem, and what to be wary of if you pursue one of these strategies. 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
How A Bad DMV Experience Inspired Jonas Frey's Multi-Million Dollar Business
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 52 views
- 24 days ago
- 47:20
When today's guest talks about his business, you're going to wish you started it. Today, Nicole is talking to Jonas Frey, who founded Appointment Trader— a company that buys and sells coveted reservations at restaurants, on golf courses, and more. Nicole and Jonas talk about how Jonas used rent money to start this company, how the DMV inspired his business idea… and what the critics are saying. Check out Appointment Trader here: https://appointmenttrader.com/ 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
"The Wall Street Mentalist" Oz Pearlman on Making Your Side Hustle Fears Disappear
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 50 views
- 25 days ago
- 26:27
Nicole is joined today by Oz Pearlman, "The Wall Street Mentalist," who left his comfortable finance job to take a big bet on himself. He shares what steps he would recommend anyone else take before making the same leap themselves. Plus, Oz does a magic trick over Zoom that blew Nicole's mind... you have to hear this one to believe it!
Oil 101 and How the War in the Middle East Affects the Market with Legendary Oil Trader Mark Fisher
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 54 views
- 28 days ago
- 28:28
Even if you don’t work on Wall Street, if you want to be a savvy investor, or, even if you just own a car, you need to understand the oil market. Today, Nicole is decoding that sector with a legend in the oil trading world, Mark Fisher, CEO of MBF Clearing Corp. Mark explains how to understand the oil market, how the election will affect the industry, and how the war in the Middle East will affect the price of oil. For more of Mark's work, click here: https://www.mbfcc.com/ceobio.html
Listen to Nicole Play Hardball with Her Credit Card Company
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 45 views
- 29 days ago
- 26:28
Rumor has it that anyone can call up their credit card company and ask them to waive the annual fee as a retention offer. Nicole puts this to the test and brings you along for the ride. 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
How To Take a "Gap Year" as an Adult Without Falling Behind with Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
- 45 views
- about 1 month ago
- 39:22
Is it possible to take a "gap year" without falling behind in your career? Ania Smith says with careful planning, it is. In fact, Ania says the gap year she took with her family helped deepen a skillset that has benefitted her in her job as the CEO of Taskrabbit. Today, she tells Nicole how she and her husband prepped and budgeted for their gap year and the incredible point system they use to make sure that family comes first; and then, Ania and Nicole dive into all things Taskrabbit, including how the company is tackling the supply and demand questions that are stumping other gig employers, and the oddest jobs– literally— people post on Taskrabbit For more on Ania, follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniasmith 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. Brokerage services for alternative assets are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services are offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Brokerage services for Regulation A securities are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Risks at public.com/disclosures/alts-risk-and-conflict-of-interest-disclosure See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.