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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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May 4, 2023 • 12min
2295: [Part 2] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym Team
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2295: [Part 2] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym TeamNeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.The original post can be found here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/how-to-get-a-raise-according-to-neuroscience/ 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
May 3, 2023 • 10min
2294: [Part 1] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym Team
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2294: [Part 1] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym TeamNeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.The original post can be found here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/how-to-get-a-raise-according-to-neuroscience/ 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
May 2, 2023 • 9min
2293: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda Brownlow
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about when it pays to spend money to save moneyEpisode 2293: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda BrownlowAmanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save almost HALF of her income, she’s still able to go on adventures around the country. When she’s not running after her one-year-old, she’s writing about and thinking about new ways to make her life more efficient and bring simplicity to everything she does. The original post is located here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/10/14/spend-money-to-save-money/ 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
May 1, 2023 • 10min
2292: MONDAY MASTERY - What You Need To Know About Infinite Banking (An Alternative Investment Concept) by Kalen Bruce
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog teaches you about infinite bankingEpisode 2292: MONDAY MASTERY - What You Need To Know About Infinite Banking (An Alternative Investment Concept) by Kalen BruceKalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/investing/infinite-banking/ 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
Apr 30, 2023 • 9min
2291: The Joy of Open Space by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury reflects on the joy of open space.Episode 2291: The Joy of Open Space by Rose LounsburyRose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing.The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/joy-of-open-space/ 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
Apr 30, 2023 • 11min
2290: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECracker
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution insists that renting will make us rich.Episode 2290: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECrackerFIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, she rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed her and her husband to retire at 31 and travel the world. Their story has been featured on CBC, the Huffington Post, CNBC, BNN, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. To date, it is the most shared story in CBC history and their viral video on CBC's On the Money has garnered 4.5 Million views.The original post is located here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/rent/renting-will-make-you-rich/ 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
Apr 29, 2023 • 11min
2289: How to Save on Gas - An Amazing 45% by Gordon Stein
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about how to save 45% on gasEpisode 2289: How to Save on Gas - An Amazing 45% by Gordon SteinGordon is an international personal finance speaker, author and blogger on a mission to help everyone attain financial wellness. North Americans are struggling with high levels of personal debt and higher levels of stress about money. Their financial worries affect their sleep, their job performance, their marriages and their mental health. He wants to fix that.The original post is located here: https://cashflowcookbook.com/save-on-gas/ 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
Apr 28, 2023 • 9min
2288: Key Value Stock Fundamentals For Screening Stocks by Robert Farrington
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about key value stock fundamentals for screening stocksEpisode 2288: Key Value Stock Fundamentals For Screening Stocks by Robert FarringtonRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/363/key-value-fundamentals-for-screening-stocks/ 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
Apr 27, 2023 • 10min
2287: Estate Planning 101 by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about estate planningEpisode 2287: Estate Planning 101 by Jesse CramerJesse started The Best Interest in 2018. He was a mechanical engineer by day, working on satellite telescopes. But his passion was to help people improve their personal finances. He began writing to "learn in public," to help people, and to add genuine signal to an otherwise noisy Internet. Fast forward to now. So much has changed. -The Best Interest was nominated for 2022 "Personal Finance Blog of the Year" -Jesse has been on CNBC, MSN, the Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, and more. -Jesse created a book with 30 other personal finance experts contributing a chapter each. -And Jesse left engineering. He now works for a fiduciary wealth management firm with one important mission: helping people achieve their financial goals. The original post is located here: https://bestinterest.blog/estate-planning-101/ 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
Apr 26, 2023 • 10min
2286: 4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund by Kumiko of The Budget Mom
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 smart ways to use your tax refundEpisode 2286: 4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund by Kumiko of The Budget MomKumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/what-you-should-really-do-with-that-tax-refund/ 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
