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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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Sep 12, 2022 • 11min
2028: Women, Insecurity and Money: Overcoming the Confidence Gap by Kristin Wong
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly talks about how women can become more confident when it comes to moneyEpisode 2028: Women, Insecurity and Money: Overcoming the Confidence Gap by Kristin WongJ.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate.The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/women-insecurity-and-money-overcoming-the-confidence-gap/ Ladder is 100% digital – no doctors, no needles, no paperwork – when you apply for $3 million in coverage or less. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved. 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
Sep 11, 2022 • 9min
2027: Mediocrity is an Integrity Problem by Cylon George
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why mediocrity is an integrity problem.Episode 2027: Mediocrity is an Integrity Problem by Cylon George Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people's stories and helping them gain perspective on life's opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning.The original post is located here:https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/mediocrity-is-an-integrity-problem 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
Sep 11, 2022 • 10min
2026: [Part 2] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa Harrison
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2026: [Part 2] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa HarrisonLisa 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/2019/07/29/how-we-saved-over-2000-on-these-simple-diy-home-tasks/ 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
Sep 10, 2022 • 11min
2025: [Part 1] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa Harrison
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2025: [Part 1] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa HarrisonLisa 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/2019/07/29/how-we-saved-over-2000-on-these-simple-diy-home-tasks/ 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
Sep 9, 2022 • 11min
2024: A Simple Estate Planning Checklist For a Challenging Topic by Scott Spann
Scott Spann with Financial Finesse shares a simple estate planning checklistEpisode 2024: A Simple Estate Planning Checklist For a Challenging Topic by Scott SpannAfter years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s.This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce.They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives.The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/06/17/a-simple-estate-planning-checklist-for-a-challenging-topic/ 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
Sep 8, 2022 • 10min
2023: Why Choose An Independent Life Insurance Agent by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about why to choose an independent life insurance agentEpisode 2023: Why Choose An Independent Life Insurance Agent by Jeff RoseJeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur.The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/independent-life-insurance-agent/ 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
Sep 7, 2022 • 11min
2022: The High Fructose Corn Syrup in Your 401K by Julien Saunders
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the high fructose corn syrup in your 401kEpisode 2022: The High Fructose Corn Syrup in Your 401K by Julien SaundersJulien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really "feeling" happy with the financial progress they'd made. Their blog became a place where they not only shared in their frustrations, but offered solutions to a richer and happier life. They could not have imagined that just a few years later, they would sign a book deal with the world's largest publisher, Penguin Random House. But that's not all. Their blog has afforded them opportunities to work with incredible brands, world-class media and into the fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship.The original post is located here: https://richandregular.com/the-high-fructose-corn-syrup-of-your-401k/ 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
Sep 6, 2022 • 12min
2021: There’s No Best Way to Invest AND You May Need to Save Only Half as Much Money for Retirement by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares two short posts covering why there's no best way to invest and why you may need to save only half as much money for retirementEpisode 2021: There’s No Best Way to Invest AND You May Need to Save Only Half as Much Money for Retirement by Chris ReiningChris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/best-way/ & https://chrisreining.com/save-half/ 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
Sep 5, 2022 • 13min
2020: Why is it So Hard to Retire? By Chris Odegard
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about why it's so hard to retireEpisode 2020: Why is it So Hard to Retire? By Chris OdegardChris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money; so you can make work a choice instead of a necessity.The original post is located here: https://theprolificinvestor.net/41-why-is-it-so-hard-to-retire/ 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
Sep 4, 2022 • 10min
2019: How to Win a Negotiation Without Destroying Relationships by Seth Sinclair
Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how to win a negotiation without destroying relationships.Episode 2019: How to Win a Negotiation Without Destroying Relationships by Seth SinclairMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called “The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life” and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business – crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original post is located here:https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2016/10/17/how-to-win-a-negotiation-without-destroying-relationships 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
