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One-Line Bio

Nicole Lapin is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, former CNN and CNBC anchor, and host of the Webby Award–winning podcast Money Rehab.

Short Bio (2–3 Sentences)

Nicole Lapin is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch, Becoming Super Woman, Miss Independent, and The Money School. Lapin has been an anchor on CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg. She is the founder of Money News Network, which is the home of her award-winning podcast “Money Rehab” that consistently ranks on top of Apple’s business charts. Lapin founded the advisory firm Private Wealth Collective to help people build generational wealth.

Full Bio (For Programs & Event Materials)

America's go-to money expert Nicole Lapin is the only finance expert you don't need a dictionary to understand. She got her start in the business world at age eighteen, reporting from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for First Business Network. Nicole went on to become the youngest anchor ever at CNN and then to claim the same title at CNBC, where she anchored the only global finance show on the network, Worldwide Exchange, while contributing financial reports to MSNBC and Today. She has served as a business anchor for Bloomberg TV and a special money correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. Nicole has been the host of the nationally-syndicated business reality competition show Hatched and contributes regular financial reports to Good Morning America. In 2023, she launched a business- and finance-focused podcast network, Money News Network.

Among the slate of shows on MNN is Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin, a daily show that consistently ranks in the top 5 on Apple's business charts. The Webby award winning show, which has more than 1000 episodes and a 5-star rating, helps listeners navigate financial news while offering tactical tips and tricks. She also co-hosts a podcast with the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, called Help Wanted which tackles taboo money topics. Other shows on the network include Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff, Mo News, Trade Like Einstein with Peter Tuchman, Leave Your Mark, and Social Currency with Sammi Cohen.

Nicole's first two books Rich Bitch, an instant NYT Bestseller, and Boss Bitch became hits with female audiences looking to take charge of their money and careers. She has disrupted the traditionally male-dominated, boring finance space by offering actionable advice with her signature sassy and accessible style. Her third book Becoming Super Woman, which teaches women to go from burnout to balance in a simple 12-step plan, is now out along with its companion The Super Woman Journal. Nicole's fourth book Miss Independent, a Simple 12-Step Plan to Start Investing and Grow Your Own Wealth, has been a multi-week Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her latest book The Money School, based on her popular online masterclass, is out now. Lapin founded the boutique fiduciary wealth management firm Private Wealth Collective to help people build generational wealth.

Nicole has been a finance professor at The Jack Welch School of Business at Strayer University. She was named GOBankingRates' "Money Expert of The Year" for the second year in a row and is the first female winner. Nicole was also the first-ever monthly finance columnist at Hearst Magazines. Nicole has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) certifications. She graduated summa cum laude and as valedictorian of her class at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, also earning honors in political science.

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Areas of Expertise

Nicole is a versatile, reliable guest who brings research-backed insights with a personality that plays on any platform.

Investing 101 First-Time Homebuying Estate Planning Wealth Planning Retirement Planning Women & Wealth Side Hustles & Passive Income AI & Fintech Student Debt Budgeting Real Estate Negotiating Salary Entrepreneurship Finance Market Volatility Economic News Analysis Financial Independence

Sample Talking Points

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The Money Decisions No One Taught You

Most people were never taught how to start investing, buy a first home, or build a real financial plan. Drawing on her latest book, The Money School, Nicole turns the biggest, most intimidating money milestones into plain-English, do-this-next steps for any audience.

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The Three Money Mistakes Even Smart People Make

From waiting too long to invest to sitting in cash to not negotiating aggressively enough, Nicole identifies the most common, costly financial mistakes and gives audiences immediate, actionable fixes.

03

AI & Your Wallet: What Every Investor Needs to Know Now

Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of personal finance. Nicole decodes how AI is changing everything from robo-advisors to market analysis, and how everyday investors can benefit.

04

Recession-Proofing in Plain English

When markets get volatile, people freeze. Nicole gives audiences a clear, calm playbook for protecting their wealth and spotting opportunity even in a downturn.

Video Archive

Recent TV Clips

CNN
CNN · 2024

Women's Wealth Gap Explained

Nicole breaks down the latest data on the gender wealth gap and what policy and personal action can do to close it.

Today Show
Today Show · 2024

Spring Clean Your Finances

Nicole's annual financial reset checklist, the five money moves everyone should make in Q1.

Bloomberg
Bloomberg · 2024

AI Is Coming for Your Financial Advisor

What robo-advisors mean for everyday investors and which human-led services are still worth paying for.

GMA
GMA · 2023

How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Boss

Scripts, strategies, and the exact moment to ask for more money, Nicole's negotiation playbook.

Bloomberg
Bloomberg · 2023

Interest Rates & Your Mortgage

Plain-English breakdown of the Fed's rate decisions and what they mean for buyers and homeowners.

Forbes
Forbes · 2023

The Miss Independent Money Method

Nicole discusses the framework from her latest book and the practical steps readers are taking to build wealth independently.

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