Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Author: Money News Network

Ever notice that we will talk about everything before we talk about money? Sex? No problem. Politics? Bring it on. Money? Totally taboo. But not for long! Nicole Lapin the only financial expert you dont need a dictionary to understand, New York Times best-selling author, and host of Money Rehab is here to rehab your wallet, so you can get your financial life together once and for all. Episodes are just ten minutes-ish... no frills, just bite-sized tips and tricks so you dont waste any time. And Nicole wants to hear from YOU! Email the money questions you want answered to moneyrehab@moneynewsnetwork.com and Nicole will helpand you could even join Nicole on the show for a one-on-one intervention.
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Dirty Money, Tax Loopholes and Legit Lessons in the Art World
Sunday, 1 February, 2026

For some collectors, art is about beauty, meaning, and power. For others, it’s a convenient place to clean dirty money. Today, Nicole breaks down the hidden financial playbook behind the global art market, and why some billionaires treat paintings less like décor and more like offshore bank accounts. From subjective valuations and private appraisals to tax-free warehouses, art-backed loans, and regulatory gray zones, this episode walks through the exact five-step system the ultra-wealthy can use to store, grow, and sometimes quietly clean massive amounts of cash. You’ll hear how a $5 million painting can magically become a $20 million asset on paper, why some of the world’s most valuable art never leaves storage, and how auction houses legally facilitate transactions that banks never could. Then Nicole pulls it back to real life — what this reveals about how wealth actually moves, why valuation is often narrative-driven, and how everyday investors can borrow the thinking without needing a Picasso or a private jet. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Here’s what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 Art as an Investment 01:14 How the Wealthy Buy Art 02:18 Freeports and Tax Havens 03:20 Reappraisal and Inflating Art Value 04:46 Using Art as a Financial Tool 06:16 Money Laundering Through Art 07:16 Lessons for Everyday Investors 08:17 Investing in Art Without Millions All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.