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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone.Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of personal finance tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial independence and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise. By focusing on early retirement, financial independence, and saving money, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your financial goals.This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal finance, early retirement, financial independence, and saving money. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your finances, saving money, and working towards early retirement. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster financial independence and secure your financial future.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Oct 31, 2023 • 11min
2501: 5 Tactics to Help Control Discretionary Spending by Lisa Whitley with Women Who Money on How to Stop Emotional Spending
Financial expert Lisa Whitley, along with Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook, co-founders of Women Who Money, discuss 5 tactics to help control discretionary spending. They explore the impact of purchases on long-term goals, provide guidelines like the In-N-Out Rule and No Credit Rule, suggest using online shopping lists and evaluating significant purchases, and emphasize aligning spending with personal values and goals for better mindfulness in spending decisions.
Oct 30, 2023 • 10min
2500: More Money Means More Responsibility by Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken on How Your Expenses Change With Wealth
Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken reminds us that more money means more responsibilityEpisode 2500: More Money Means More Responsibility by Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken on How Your Expenses Change With WealthReady to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity® coach in your corner!As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professionals to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth over the past twelve years.Christine’s books, Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet & Manage Money Like a Boss: A Financial Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, have landed her almost 100 podcast and TV interviews, establishing her as the authority on money and emotions.The original post is located here: https://www.christineluken.com/more-money-means-more-responsibility/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023 • 9min
2499: How One Millennial Couple Saves 25000 Per Year by Jen Hayes on Paying Down Debt
Jen Hayes talks about one millennial couples that saves 25k per year.Episode 2499: How One Millennial Couple Saves 25000 Per Year by Jen Hayes on Paying Down DebtA few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else.The original post is located here: https://jenhayes.me Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023 • 10min
2498: Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage by Hannah Eaton with The Gottman Institute
Hannah Eaton from The Gottman Institute, an expert in relationship dynamics, discusses the importance of pursuing your partner throughout all stages of marriage. She emphasizes that marriage is an ongoing journey requiring continuous effort, much like committed dance lessons. By dispelling myths about romance, she shares practical strategies for couples to maintain connection. Eaton encourages listeners to cultivate 'active love' through intentional daily actions, reminding us that small changes can lead to significant improvements in relationships.
Oct 28, 2023 • 12min
2497: If You Want to Make Good Money Decisions, There Is A Simple - if Unconventional - Way to Make Them by Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward helps you make good money decisionsEpisode 2497: If You Want to Make Good Money Decisions, There Is A Simple - if Unconventional - Way to Make Them by Charlie BrownSimple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time. It covers:
Culture and society, especially their influence on our lives
Travel, specifically how travel can shape our perception of what is "normal"
Digital life, questioning our all-encompassing relationship with the online world
Food with a focus on recipes designed around reducing food waste
Highly curated recommendations for the best intentional living content on the internet
The original post is located here: https://themakingofamillionaire.com/if-you-want-to-make-good-money-decisions-there-is-a-simple-if-unconventional-way-to-make-them-5144fd208bc4Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2023 • 9min
2496: Can You Remove PMI From Your Mortgage? by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares how to remove PMI from home buying.Episode 2496: Can You Remove PMI From Your Mortgage? by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of CentsMichelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2016/03/can-remove-pmi-mortgage.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023 • 8min
2495: It’s The Small Changes That Make You Rich by Chris Reining on Simple Financial Choices
Chris Reining reminds you that it's the small changes that make you richEpisode 2495: It’s The Small Changes That Make You Rich by Chris Reining on Simple Financial ChoicesChris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/small-changes/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2023 • 10min
2494: [Part 2] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For A Better Life by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Not Letting Frugality Run Your Life
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells you to ditch the financial gimmicks for a better life. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2494: [Part 2] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For A Better Life by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Not Letting Frugality Run Your LifeLisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right.She and her husband are known as Mr. & Mrs. Mad Money Monster on the site. They pride themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence.The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/04/08/ditch-the-financial-gimmicks-for-a-better-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2023 • 9min
2493: [Part 1] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For A Better Life by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Not Letting Frugality Run Your Life
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells you to ditch the financial gimmicks for a better life. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2493: [Part 1] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For A Better Life by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Not Letting Frugality Run Your LifeLisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right.She and her husband are known as Mr. & Mrs. Mad Money Monster on the site. They pride themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence.The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/04/08/ditch-the-financial-gimmicks-for-a-better-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2023 • 10min
2492: Retirement is a Verb by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Living With Meaning and Intention
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness reminds us that retirement is a verbEpisode 2492: Retirement is a Verb by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Living With Meaning and IntentionPrior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to personal ones and began helping her clients optimize their well-being, especially in times of transition or when striving toward new wellness goals. She also teaches and facilitates online offerings based on her wellness methodology that include practices such as writing and meditation.The original post is located here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2022/7/1/retirement-is-a-verbVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
