Picture this: you have a job at a company with 401(k) benefits and then... you quit (or the job quits you). The good news is that money is still yours. But the retirement fairy won't just come and leave your 401(k) under your pillow. Nicole outlines the steps you need to take after leaving a job to make sure that your 401(k) is still working for you.

An estimated 160 million Americans are planning to travel for the holidays. If you're one of them, here are five ways you can save on one of the busiest— and most expensive— travel times of the year. 

Money can’t buy you love… but it sure can cost you a relationship, because financial conflict is a huge source of tension for many couples. Today, Nicole is joined by entrepreneur and author Jason Tartick about how to not let money ruin a relationship. Plus, Jason talks about his experience being scammed, which companies he’s bullish and bearish on, and what Elon Musk is like at a party.

Find Jason's latest book, Talk Money To Me: The 8 Essential Financial Questions to Discuss With Your Partner, here: https://www.jasontartick.com/talk-money-to-me

Today’s caller is living the freelance dream—flexible schedule, creative freedom, but… zero employer retirement benefits. If you’re self-employed and wondering how the heck you’re supposed to save for retirement without a 401(k), this episode is for you. Nicole breaks down the best retirement accounts for freelancers, how to reverse-engineer your savings plan, and how to turn “irregular income” into “regular savings.” Because yes, you can have a dreamy retirement, even without a W-2.

Confidence in the U.S. is shaky right now—and with ongoing tariff drama and mixed economic signals, it’s no surprise investors are feeling uneasy. But here’s the thing: the U.S. is not your only option. Today, Nicole explains why looking beyond U.S. borders could be the smartest move for your portfolio right now. From “blue-chip” countries like Japan and Germany to emerging markets like India and Mexico, Nicole breaks down the best global investment plays, how to access them (spoiler: ETFs are your friend), and the tax traps to avoid. Diversification isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

Money School Students want to know: can you negotiate your rent after signing a lease? Be a fly on the wall as Nicole negotiates her rent with her landlord! Can Nicole get a better deal? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

Wannabe first-time homebuyers: How are you doing? Are you hanging in? If you are having a hard time, you are certainly not alone; it is not a simple time to buy a home. So this episode is all about helping you develop a game plan that is right for you. To help break this down, Nicole is joined by Scott Trench, real estate investor and CEO of BiggerPockets - a platform that offers various stellar resources and content for real estate investors. 

Scott and Nicole talk about strategies to find a good house, whether your first home should be an investment property, and whether you should even buy a house at all.

As Nicole always says: when it comes to your money, it's not what you make, but what you keep, that matters. Today, Pamela Maass-Garrett (the brilliant lawyer behind the Law Mother firm and viral Instagram account) teaches you how to keep more of your money with simple financial protection strategies.

Check out Pamela's book Legally Ever After here: https://www.lawmotherco.com/lea-fbook

You’ve heard the old investing advice: “buy low, sell high.” But what if we told you that selling isn’t the only way to make money from your investments? Today, Nicole breaks down three easy, low-maintenance ways to generate income: bonds, high-yield cash accounts, and dividend stocks. Whether you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or just want your money working for you while you do literally anything else, this episode has you covered.

To start exploring your passive income options today, go to ⁠public.com/moneyrehab⁠

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Today Nicole answers the #1 question she's been getting lately: what do I do with my money when the economy gets shaky? Nicole shares the investments that have historically stood the test of time during recessions, and even thrived in high-inflation environments