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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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Jun 18, 2022 • 11min
1929: [Part 1] Inflation in 2022, the Rule of 72, and What to Do by Leif of Physician on Fire
Leif of Physician on Fire talks about inflation and the "Rule of 72". This is part 1 of 2Episode 1929: [Part 1] Inflation in 2022, the Rule of 72, and What to Do by Leif of Physician on FireLeif is a former anesthesiologist, a family man, and a supposed outdoors enthusiast who spends way too much time indoors. Physician on FIRE is a personal finance website he created to inform and inspire both physicians and our patients with insightful writing from a physician who has attained financial independence and the ability to retire early. The site has a triple aim to leave visitors enlightened, educated, and entertained.The original post is located here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/inflation-in-2022/ 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
Jun 17, 2022 • 11min
1928: Polarizing Purchases by Tynan on Personal Finance Decisions & Frugality
Tynan shares his thoughts on polarizing purchases.Episode 1928: Polarizing Purchases by Tynan on Personal Finance Decisions & FrugalityTynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: https://tynan.com/polarizing 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
Jun 16, 2022 • 12min
1927: Can Dividend Stocks Fight Inflation While Accelerating Portfolio Growth by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook asks if dividend stocks can fight inflation while accelerating portfolio growthEpisode 1927: Can Dividend Stocks Fight Inflation While Accelerating Portfolio Growth by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow CookbookGordon 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/dividend-stocks-fight-inflation/ 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
Jun 15, 2022 • 10min
1926: Can Your Friends Help You Become Financially Independent by Cynthia Meyer of Financial Finesse
Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse asks if your friends can help you become financially independentEpisode 1926: Can Your Friends Help You Become Financially Independent by Cynthia Meyer of Financial FinesseAfter 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/2016/01/11/can-your-friends-help-you-become-financially-independent/ 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
Jun 14, 2022 • 9min
1925: Build a Cash Flow Statement to See Where All Your Money Flows (And Goes!) by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro tells you to build a cash flow statement to see where all of your money flows and goesEpisode 1925: Build a Cash Flow Statement to See Where All Your Money Flows (And Goes!) by Dawn Starks of Simple Money ProDawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg.The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/build-a-cash-flow-statement-to-see-where-all-your-money-flows-and-goes/ 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
Jun 13, 2022 • 9min
1924: The One Question Successful Investors Always Ask Themselves by Chris Reining on Assessing Your Investments
Chris Reining shares the one question successful investors always ask themselvesEpisode 1924: The One Question Successful Investors Always Ask Themselves by Chris Reining on Assessing Your InvestmentsChris 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/buy-it-now/ 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
Jun 12, 2022 • 10min
1923: Raising Consumer Conscious Teenagers in an Age of Excess by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about how to raise consumer conscious teenagers.Episode 1923: Raising Consumer Conscious Teenagers in an Age of Excess by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on MinimalismJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/consumer-conscious-teens/ 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
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Jun 12, 2022 • 10min
1922: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Calculating the Costs of Daily Travel and Gas Prices
Mr. Money Mustache discusses the true cost of commuting. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1922: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Calculating the Costs of Daily Travel and Gas PricesMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ 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
Jun 11, 2022 • 9min
1921: [Part 1] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Calculating the Costs of Daily Travel and Gas Prices
Mr. Money Mustache discusses the true cost of commuting. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1921: [Part 1] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Calculating the Costs of Daily Travel and Gas PricesMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ 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
Jun 10, 2022 • 13min
1920: What If I Don’t Go Back To Work by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Challenges of Self-Employment
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about the challenges of self-employmentEpisode 1920: What If I Don’t Go Back To Work by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Challenges of Self-EmploymentCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence.The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/dont-go-back-to-work/ 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
