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Kat Von D on Good Business and Bad Contracts

Kat Von D on Good Business and Bad Contracts

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 h…

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: No Tax on Tips

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: No Tax on Tips

In the third installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be the only policy Trump and Harri…

How Maria Menounos Went From Sweeping Floors to Raking In Millions

How Maria Menounos Went From Sweeping Floors to Raking In Millions

Maria Menounos has had— and continues to have— a phenomenal career in media, which she built herself from scratch. Maria is the daughter of immigrant…

Bachelor Alum Ben Higgins on Money, Marriage and Everything in Between

Bachelor Alum Ben Higgins on Money, Marriage and Everything in Between

The Bachelor franchise used to promise contestants the possibility of two things: true, happily-ever-after love… and a lucrative spotlight. Ben Higgi…

Tupperware's Bankruptcy to MONAT's Lawsuits— Why Are MLMs So Problematic?

Tupperware's Bankruptcy to MONAT's Lawsuits— Why Are MLMs So Problematic?

Today, Nicole explains the model behind the notorious MLM (think Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics— companies where consumers turn into sellers and is s…

How Margin Borrowing Can Supercharge or Destroy Your Investments

How Margin Borrowing Can Supercharge or Destroy Your Investments

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 …

Heidi and Marc D'Amelio, "TikTok's First Family" on Running a Family Business and Parenting Influencers

Heidi and Marc D'Amelio, "TikTok's First Family" on Running a Family Business and Parenting Influen…

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’Ameli…

Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Awesome... Yet

Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Awesome... Yet

After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between th…

How To Ace Negotiations with Your Boss, Your Landlord and Your Bank

How To Ace Negotiations with Your Boss, Your Landlord and Your Bank

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…

Will We Ever Get Federal Paid Family Leave? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Will We Ever Get Federal Paid Family Leave? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

In the United States, 73 percent of Americans working for private companies do not have access to paid family leave. To talk about why we don't have …

How To Get 2% Off Your Mortgage Rate

How To Get 2% Off Your Mortgage Rate

Wish the Fed had just lowered your mortgage rate by 2%? Just because they didn't, doesn't mean you can't get that sweet discount— at least temporaril…

“How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?”

“How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?”

This Listener Intervention is all about balancing today’s desires with tomorrow’s needs. If you’re not sure how much should be in your retirement nes…

How To Make Money While You Sleep: Sweep Accounts

How To Make Money While You Sleep: Sweep Accounts

Nicole recently started using a financial tool that has helped her make money while she sleeps: sweep accounts. Today, she tells you all about it. $…

What the Fed Rate Cut Means For You

What the Fed Rate Cut Means For You

Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.5%. While it's a small number, it could have a big impact on your finances. Today, Nicole explains how. $…

Don't Get Screwed By Your Company's Stock Options: What To Ask Your Employer About Your Equity

Don't Get Screwed By Your Company's Stock Options: What To Ask Your Employer About Your Equity

When Facebook went public, 88 employees saw the value of their equity exceed $30 million. That’s the dream right? But not only is this dream rare, it…

Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money

Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money

You may have seen the viral clip of Jared Bernstein (former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors for Biden during the Obama Administration), fum…

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls

In the second installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be Harris' most controversial eco…

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Trump Tariffs

Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Trump Tariffs

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 …

"My Boyfriend Wants To Pay My Rent... Should I Let Him?" (Listener Intervention)

"My Boyfriend Wants To Pay My Rent... Should I Let Him?" (Listener Intervention)

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…

How To Tell If a Corporate Bond Is a Good Investment with Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage at Public

How To Tell If a Corporate Bond Is a Good Investment with Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage at Public

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 …