I'm Nicole Lapin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand.

It's time for some money rehab.

I know what you're thinking.

WTF Lapin, where have you been?

Well, some of you might be thinking that.

Probably the OGs are thinking that.

And some of you are brand new to the podcast, and if that's you, welcome.

You are on the road to financial independence, and I am thrilled to be your GPS.

But let me take a sec to get back to my OGs.

Hi again, fam.

It feels so, so good to be back here with you.

And let me connect the dots because last time we were together here on the show, I told

you that we were taking a break, and I wasn't sure when or even if we'd come back.

I know it was like a total cliffhanger.

Well, a lot has changed since then.

I actually bought my show back from the network it was on.

Now, why the heck would I do that?

Why would I want to leave a gigantic, well-resourced, big media company with hundreds of shows and

radio stations just waiting to promote money rehab?

Good question.

After 400 episodes, my contract was up, which was a natural time to reflect.

It's like when your free Disney Plus trial is over and you think, hey, did I actually

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