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Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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 22, 2022 • 12min
1899: [Part 2] 7 Streams of Income: The Millionaire’s Secret by Dr. Jeff Anzalone with Physician On Fire
Dr. Jeff Anzalone of Physician on Fire talks about how to develop 7 different streams of income. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1899: [Part 2] 7 Streams of Income: The Millionaire’s Secret by Dr. Jeff Anzalone with 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/7-streams-of-income/ 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 21, 2022 • 11min
1898: [Part 1] 7 Streams of Income: The Millionaire’s Secret by Dr. Jeff Anzalone with Physician On Fire
Dr. Jeff Anzalone of Physician on Fire talks about how to develop 7 different streams of income. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1898: [Part 1] 7 Streams of Income: The Millionaire’s Secret by Dr. Jeff Anzalone with 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/7-streams-of-income/ 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 20, 2022 • 12min
1897: I Don't Want My Kids to be Crushed by Student Loans. Do You? by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on College
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse shares his thoughts on getting crushed by student loans.Episode 1897: I Don't Want My Kids to be Crushed by Student Loans. Do You? by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on CollegeAfter 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/2012/06/08/i-dont-want-my-kids-to-be-crushed-by-student-loans-do-you/ 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 19, 2022 • 10min
1896: Fear Will Hold You Prisoner; a Diversified Portfolio Will Set You Free by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution talks about how a diversified portfolio can help you overcome the fear of early retirementEpisode 1896: Fear Will Hold You Prisoner; a Diversified Portfolio Will Set You Free by FIRECracker of Millennial RevolutionFIRECracker 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/freedom/fear-will-hold-prisoner-balanced-diversified-portfolio-will-set-free/ 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 18, 2022 • 12min
1895: 6 Ways to Save Your First $1,000 Quickly by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Everyday Saving Tips
Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares 6 ways to save $1,000 quicklyEpisode 1895: 6 Ways to Save Your First $1,000 Quickly by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Everyday Saving TipsKalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the world with a solid knowledge of finances. The ultimate goal and vision of Freedom Sprout: To sprout a future of financial freedom for 1,000,000 children.The original post is located here: https://freedomsprout.com/save-1000-quickly/ 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 17, 2022 • 9min
1894: Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Picking Individual Stocks by Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins
Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins tells you why you shouldn't be picking individual stocksEpisode 1894: Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Picking Individual Stocks by Camilo Maldonado of The Finance TwinsCamilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom.The original post is located here: https://thefinancetwins.com/heres-why-you-shouldnt-pick-individual-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

May 16, 2022 • 13min
1893: An Excerpt From Transparent Investing: How to Play the Stock Market Without Getting Played by Patrick Geddes
An excerpt from the book Transparent Investing: How to Play the Stock Market Without Getting Played by Patrick GeddesEpisode 1893: An Excerpt From Transparent Investing: How to Play the Stock Market Without Getting Played by Patrick GeddesThe investment industry wants you to believe in stock market wizards who can predict the future and make a killing for you. But there’s a simpler way to invest using indexing that offers better returns and less stress—no crystal ball needed.We all know from experience that rational thoughts often lose out to primal cravings: if someone handed you a plate of chocolate cake and a plate of broccoli right now, which would you instinctively reach for?When investing, you face this same tension between the part of your brain that longs for the sweet, satisfying allure of beating the market versus the rational and wise part that chooses the boring solution offering better results. You also face an uphill battle against an industry that makes more money selling you the finance equivalent of chocolate cake.This is the truth the investment industry doesn’t want you to know: a low-cost passive portfolio not only earns you higher returns on average than active investing (the kind that makes them the most money) but is also shockingly simple to build and manage. Smart investing doesn’t have to be intimidating or as complicated as the faux wizards behind the curtain want you to believe. With Transparent Investing, you’ll learn how the game works and how to achieve your investment goals with far less study, time, and anxiety than you might think.Learn more about Kyle and the book here: https://patrickgeddes.co/book/ 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 15, 2022 • 9min
1892: Surfing to Financial Wellness by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook on Making Simple Financial Changes
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about the value of making simple financial changesEpisode 1892: Surfing to Financial Wellness by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook on Making Simple Financial ChangesGordon 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/surfing-to-financial-wellness/ 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 14, 2022 • 13min
1891: Preferred vs Common Stocks: How Do They Differ by Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook with Women Who Money
Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money talk about the difference between preferred and common stocksThe co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017.They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities.They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women.The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/preferred-vs-common-stock/ 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 13, 2022 • 9min
1890: 5 Reasons Why Most Don't Become Wealthy by Brian Tracy on Taking The Long View On Your Finances
Brian Tracy shares 5 reasons why most don't become wealthyEpisode 1890: 5 Reasons Why Most Don't Become Wealthy by Brian Tracy on Taking The Long View On Your FinancesBrian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/general/5-reasons-why-most-dont-become-wealthy/ 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


