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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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Apr 22, 2022 • 12min
1869: What Should You Do with Your Stocks if the Stock Market Crashes by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares what to do when stocks are down.Episode 1869: What Should You Do with Your Stocks if the Stock Market Crashes by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be RichRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more.Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/stocks-are-down-what-to-do/ 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 21, 2022 • 10min
1868: If You’re Going To Bet Big Bet On Yourself First by Kevin of Financial Panther on Being Patient With Your Money
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about the value of betting on yourself and being patient with moneyEpisode 1868: If You’re Going To Bet Big Bet On Yourself First by Kevin of Financial Panther on Being Patient With Your MoneyKevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling.The original post is located here: https://financialpanther.com/if-youre-going-to-bet-big-bet-on-yourself-first/ 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 20, 2022 • 12min
1867: My Current Money Management and Investment Plans by ESI Money on Actions For Each Assets Group
ESI of ESI Money shares his current money management and investment plansEpisode 1867: My Current Money Management and Investment Plans by ESI Money on Actions For Each Assets GroupESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there.The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/current-money-management-investment-plans/ 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 19, 2022 • 12min
1866: Is There A Reason You’re Checking Your Investments Several Times A Day by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook asks why you're checking your investments several times a dayEpisode 1866: Is There A Reason You’re Checking Your Investments Several Times A Day 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/checking-your-investments/ 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 18, 2022 • 12min
1865: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Retired by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Retirement Planning
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack shares 7 things he wishes he knew before retiringEpisode 1865: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Retired by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Retirement PlanningMike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement.The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2022-01-30-7-Things-I-Wish-I-Knew-Before-I-Retired/ 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 17, 2022 • 10min
1864: [Part 2] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet provides 6 crucial questions to answer before you retire. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1864: [Part 2] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire YetDarrow 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/the-6-crucial-questions-to-answer-before-you-retire/ 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

Apr 16, 2022 • 11min
1863: [Part 1] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet provides 6 crucial questions to answer before you retire. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1863: [Part 1] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire YetDarrow 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/the-6-crucial-questions-to-answer-before-you-retire/ 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

Apr 15, 2022 • 12min
1862: 4 Simple Hacks To Keep You and Your Spouse On Budget by Hanna True of Mapped Out Money on Family Finances
Hanna True of Mapped Out Money shares 4 simple hacks to keep you and your spouse on budgetEpisode 1862: 4 Simple Hacks To Keep You and Your Spouse On Budget by Hanna True of Mapped Out Money on Family FinancesNick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity.The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/simple-budgeting-spouse/ 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

Apr 14, 2022 • 10min
1861: 8 Questions About Your Money and Your Spouse by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy provides 8 reflection questions about your money and your spouseEpisode 1861: 8 Questions About Your Money and Your Spouse by J. Money of Budgets Are SexyJ. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys.He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later!The original post is located here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/questions-about-your-money-spouse/ 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

Apr 13, 2022 • 10min
1860: What is the Real Cost of Buying Something by Mr. Finer on Non-Monetary Considerations of Spending
Mr. Finer talks about the real cost of buying somethingEpisode 1860: What is the Real Cost of Buying Something by Mr. Finer on Non-Monetary Considerations of SpendingMr. Finer is a normal salaried employee who achieved FI with no side hustle or other income sources. After spending a decade without any plan, he started pursuing FI in his 30s, and achieved it at 40. He created his blog to share experiences, mistakes, successes, benefits, positives, and negatives from his journey.The original post is located here: https://mrfiner.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-buying-something/ 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


