Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Awesome... Yet

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’Amelio, parents of two of the biggest influencers on TikTok, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. Nicole talks to Heidi and Marc about what advice they’d give parents of kids who want to be influencers, how in their family business they protect both the family and the business, how the changing business dynamics in their household has affected their marriage and so much more. Want more of the D’Amelios? Check out Heidi here, Marc here, D’Amelio Footwear here and Be Happy Snacks here.

After the Fed's decision to cut interest rates, why didn't the average mortgage rates drop significantly? Nicole explains the relationship between the Fed rate and our mortgage rates and when they do— and don't— move together. Hopeful homebuyers, this one is for you!

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 strategies and talking points for each scenario. Plus, at the very end of the episode, Nicole shares her golden negotiating tip for every situation. Ramit's full episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/4RL3Zp-g Landlord negotiation episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/VqaWmaQH How to ask for a raise episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/-N70byah Encore: Originally aired 2.20.23

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 this in the US, and whether or not we ever will, Nicole sits down with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand— who is an expert and a leader on this issue. Plus, Nicole shares why this is so top of mind for her right now. To read more about Senator Gillibrand's work, click here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/

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 temporarily. Today, Nicole explains how.

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 nest egg, tune in! Originally aired 9.22.21

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.

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.

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 can actually turn into a nightmare if you don’t ask your company the right questions about your stock options. Today Nicole talks about how to protect yourself from this nightmare scenario with Tracy DiNunzio, a brilliant entrepreneur who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Nicole and Tracy explain what you should ask your employer about your equity, and if you get a job offer with a large equity component, how to evaluate if the opportunity is a good one.

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