Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Nicole Lapin started reporting on finance for CNN at 21 and has spent the years since making money talk accessible to people who'd rather not think about it. Money Rehab treats personal finance the way a good therapist treats bad habits -- no judgment, just a structured plan to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Episodes are short, often under 15 minutes, which makes them easy to stack into a morning routine or squeeze into a commute. Nicole covers budgeting, credit scores, salary negotiation, side hustles, and the emotional side of spending that most finance shows ignore entirely. She'll break down why you keep impulse buying on Amazon at 11 p.m. and what to do about it. The show mixes solo explainers with guest interviews, pulling in financial planners, psychologists, and entrepreneurs who bring practical perspectives. Nicole's delivery is fast-paced and conversational -- she talks about money the way you'd talk about it with a smart friend over coffee, not like a textbook. She's also not afraid to share her own money mistakes, which keeps things grounded. The daily release schedule means she can respond quickly to news like tax law changes, interest rate shifts, or new scam alerts. For anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of getting their finances together, Money Rehab breaks everything into small, manageable steps. It's especially well-suited for listeners in their 20s and 30s who know they should be doing more with their money but aren't sure where to start.