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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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Nov 24, 2021 • 12min
1720: You Will Always Regret Sacrificing Love For Money by Sam of Financial Samurai on Building Wealth & Relationships
Sam of Financial Samurai reminds you that you will always regret sacrificing love for moneyEpisode 1720: You Will Always Regret Sacrificing Love For Money by Sam of Financial Samurai on Building Wealth & RelationshipsSam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com.The original post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/you-will-regret-sacrificing-love-for-money-almost-all-of-the-time/ 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
Nov 23, 2021 • 10min
1719: How Can I Get an 8% Investment Return by ESI of ESI Money on Long-Term Expected Investing Returns
ESI of ESI Money tells you how to get an 8% investment returnEpisode 1719: How Can I Get an 8% Investment Return by ESI of ESI Money on Long-Term Expected Investing ReturnsESI 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/can-get-8-investment-return/ 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
Nov 22, 2021 • 11min
1718: Stealth Wealth Fail AND The Wall Of Fear by Doc G of Earn And Invest on Psychology of Money & Career
Doc G of Earn and Invest shares two short posts about the psychology of money and careerEpisode 1718: Stealth Wealth Fail AND The Wall Of Fear by Doc G of Earn And Invest on Psychology of Money & CareerDoc G was an internal medicine physician when he discovered the personal finance community through a book called The White Coat Investor. Since then he has left clinical practice to pursue his passion for deep conversations about money and life. The original post is located here: https://www.earnandinvest.com/blog/stealthwealthfail & https://www.earnandinvest.com/blog/the-wall-of-fear 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
Nov 21, 2021 • 9min
1717: The Things We Choose by Kevin of Financial Panther on Intentional Spending & Simple Living
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about intentional spending and simple livingEpisode 1717: The Things We Choose by Kevin of Financial Panther on Intentional Spending & Simple LivingKevin 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/the-things-we-choose/ 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
Nov 20, 2021 • 8min
1716: 8 Ways To Make Extra Money While Enjoying It by Adam Murray of Living This Good Life on More Sources of Income
Adam Murray of Living This Good Life shares 8 ways to make extra money and enjoy doing itEpisode 1716: 8 Ways To Make Extra Money While Enjoying It by Adam Murray of Living This Good Life on More Sources of IncomeAdam grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada. He knew from a young age that he wanted to explore and find what made him happy (and uncomfortable). He grew up as a very shy kid but over time he was able to defeat what was holding him down. He remembers how good he felt when he finally started to come out of his shell. He started to realize that the greatest things in life, whether it being your happiness or successes, come on the outskirts of your comfort zone. Since then, he's been exploring and trying to make each day his best day. He wants to share with you his experiences and hopefully influence you to make each day your best as well. The original post is located here: https://www.livingthisgoodlife.com/post/8-ways-to-make-extra-money-while-enjoying-it 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
Nov 19, 2021 • 12min
1715: Stealth Wealth: Why This Millionaire Hides His Riches by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares why some millionaires hide their riches from family and friends.Episode 1715: Stealth Wealth: Why This Millionaire Hides His Riches by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich Ramit 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/stealth-wealth 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
Nov 18, 2021 • 9min
1714: House Rich and Cash Poor by Mike Ballew of EggStack on Housing Options in Retirement
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack talks about housing options in retirementEpisode 1714: House Rich and Cash Poor by Mike Ballew of EggStack on Housing Options in RetirementMike 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/2021-06-27-House-Rich-and-Cash-Poor/ 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
Nov 17, 2021 • 10min
1713: How to Develop a Positive "Money Mindset" by Brian Tracy on Money Affirmations & Financial Wellbeing
Brian Tracy tells us how to develop a positive money mindsetEpisode 1713: How to Develop a Positive "Money Mindset" by Brian Tracy on Money Affirmations & Financial WellbeingBrian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy 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/financial-success/how-to-develop-a-positive-money-mindset/ 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
Nov 16, 2021 • 9min
1712: The Surprising Reason Why People Cling to Jobs and Investments Longer Than They Should by Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything tells us the surprising reason why people cling to jobs and investments longer than they shouldEpisode 1712: The Surprising Reason Why People Cling to Jobs and Investments Longer Than They Should by Afford AnythingPaula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/sunk-cost-fallacy/ 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
Nov 15, 2021 • 11min
1711: The Thought Process of a Frugal Mind by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Minimalism & Frugality
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares the thought process of a frugal mindEpisode 1711: The Thought Process of a Frugal Mind by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Minimalism & FrugalityChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/thought-process-frugal-mind/ 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
