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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 2, 2022 • 11min
1879: Ethical Investing - When Doing Well and Doing Good Meet by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about how to invest ethicallyEpisode 1879: Ethical Investing - When Doing Well and Doing Good Meet by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and MoneyAndy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come.In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC NewsThe original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ethical-investing-when-doing-well-and-doing-good-meet Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com· Note: The podcast ad for the IMPACT app is unscripted and being recorded live. It may contain some slight differences. Please visit https://impact.interactivebrokers.com/ for full details of products and services. Interactive Brokers, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.· The projections or other information generated by IMPACT app regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Please note that results may vary with use of the tool over time.· The paid ad host experiences and testimonials within the Podcast may not be representative of the experiences of other customers and are not to be considered guarantees of future performance or success. The opinions provided within the ad belong to the host alone. Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2022 • 11min
1878: [Part 2] Assessing Your Financial Health by Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet on Plans For Financial Independence
Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet tells you how to assess your financial health. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1878: [Part 2] Assessing Your Financial Health by Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet on Plans For Financial IndependenceDarrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience.When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did.More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design.The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/assessing-your-financial-health/ 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, 2022 • 11min
1877: [Part 1] Assessing Your Financial Health by Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet on Plans For Financial Independence
Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet tells you how to assess your financial health. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1877: [Part 1] Assessing Your Financial Health by Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet on Plans For Financial IndependenceDarrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience.When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did.More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design.The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/assessing-your-financial-health/ 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, 2022 • 13min
1876: The Single Most Important Trait That Defines Personal Finance Success by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares the single most important trait that defines personal finance success.Episode 1876: The Single Most Important Trait That Defines Personal Finance Success by Robert Farrington of The College InvestorRobert 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/6521/single-important-trait-defines-personal-finance-success/ 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, 2022 • 9min
1875: The Balance Between Splurger and Miser by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Mindlessly Consuming or Saving
April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly talks about the balance between being a splurger and being a miserEpisode 1875: The Balance Between Splurger and Miser by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Mindlessly Consuming or SavingJ.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/the-balance-between-splurger-and-miser/ 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 27, 2022 • 9min
1874: 7 Savvy Tips to Keep Your Piggy Bank Happy by Hannah with Making Sense Of Cents on Cutting Expenses
Hannah of Making Sense of Cents provides 7 savvy tips to keep your piggy bank happyEpisode 1874: 7 Savvy Tips to Keep Your Piggy Bank Happy by Hannah with Making Sense Of Cents on Cutting ExpensesMichelle 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/2013/10/7-savvy-tips-to-keep-your-piggy-bank-happy.html 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, 2022 • 10min
1873: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial Planning by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Organizing Your Retirement
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse shares the 3 most important words in financial planningEpisode 1873: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial Planning by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Organizing Your RetirementAfter 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/2013/09/05/the-3-most-important-words-in-retirement-planning/ 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 25, 2022 • 10min
1872: Get What You Want: The 3 Keys to Being Authentic by Chris Reining on Directly Impacting Your Finances
Chris Reining shares the 3 keys to being authentic and how they impact your financesEpisode 1872: Get What You Want: The 3 Keys to Being Authentic by Chris Reining on Directly Impacting Your FinancesChris 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/get-what-you-want-the-3-keys-to-being-authentic/ 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 24, 2022 • 12min
1871: [Part 2] You Can Win With Stock Market Losses by Tyler Weaver with Fiology on Long Period Finance Growth
Tyler Weaver with Fiology discusses how you can win with stock market losses. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1871: [Part 2] You Can Win With Stock Market Losses by Tyler Weaver with Fiology on Long Period Finance GrowthFiology is an educational resource designed to teach you about Financial Independence (FI). They have scoured the internet to find content from the best and brightest of the FI community and have created lessons covering the critical concepts of FI.In addition, there is original content, financial coach references, and real money stories from real people from the Financial Independence Community.The original post is located here: https://www.fiology.com/stock-market-losses/ 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 23, 2022 • 13min
1870: [Part 1] You Can Win With Stock Market Losses by Tyler Weaver with Fiology on Long Period Finance Growth
Tyler Weaver with Fiology discusses how you can win with stock market lossesEpisode 1870: [Part 1] You Can Win With Stock Market Losses by Tyler Weaver with Fiology on Long Period Finance GrowthFiology is an educational resource designed to teach you about Financial Independence (FI). They have scoured the internet to find content from the best and brightest of the FI community and have created lessons covering the critical concepts of FI.In addition, there is original content, financial coach references, and real money stories from real people from the Financial Independence Community.The original post is located here: https://www.fiology.com/stock-market-losses/ 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


