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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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Oct 25, 2021 • 13min
1690: [Part 1] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugalwoods on Ways of Banishing Repeated Expenses
Liz of Frugalwoods shares ways to banish repeated expenses. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1690: [Part 1] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugalwoods on Ways of Banishing Repeated ExpensesThe Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible.Their philosophy is that managing your money wisely enables you to pursue unusual aspirations and opens up a world of options for how to live your life.Through the application of frugality–coupled with good incomes and judicious financial management–they have created a life that they love living every single day. It’s not a life beholden to consumerism or the drive for material perfection or the incessant clarion call for more.The original post is located here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/06/27/frugality-is-a-compounding-game/ 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
Oct 24, 2021 • 11min
1689: Key to Early Retirement - Margin of Safety by ESI Money on Ways To Creating Financial Independence
ESI of ESI Money shares the key to early retirementEpisode 1689: Key to Early Retirement - Margin of Safety by ESI Money on Ways To Creating Financial IndependenceESI 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/key-early-retirement-margin-safety/ 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
Oct 23, 2021 • 11min
1688: Can I Afford It Is A Terrible Filter by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Making Financial Decisions
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about why we shouldn't make financial decisions based solely on whether or not we can afford things Episode 1688: Can I Afford It Is A Terrible Filter by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Making Financial Decisions Joshua 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/can-i-afford-it/ 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
Oct 22, 2021 • 11min
1687: How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Doing And Saying The Right Things
Emily Guy Birken of PT Money talks about how to ask for and get a raise Episode 1687: How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Doing And Saying The Right Things PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise/ 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
Oct 21, 2021 • 11min
1686: Mothers and Money by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Having Equal Voices in Financial Decisions
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro talks about the value of mothers having equal voices in financial decisionsEpisode 1686: Mothers and Money by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Having Equal Voices in Financial DecisionsDawn 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/mothers-and-money/ 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
Oct 20, 2021 • 11min
1685: The Myth Of Diversification And Why It Means It’s Okay To Take Chances by Kevin of Financial Panther
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about the myth of diversification and why it means it's ok to take chancesEpisode 1685: The Myth Of Diversification And Why It Means It’s Okay To Take Chances by Kevin of Financial PantherKevin 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-myth-of-diversification/ 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
Oct 19, 2021 • 9min
1684: Love and Money - 5 Ways to Have a Happier Relationship Through Money Talks by Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista
Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista shares 5 ways to have a better relationship through money talksEpisode 1684: Love and Money - 5 Ways to Have a Happier Relationship Through Money Talks by Tiffany Aliche of The BudgetnistaTiffany Aliche, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and is quickly becoming America’s favorite, personal finance expert. She has made it her mission to empower women and provide them with access to the tools and resources needed to create a better life for themselves and their families.Through her company, The Budgetnista, Tiffany has created a financial movement that has helped over 800,000 women worldwide collectively save more than $100 million, pay off over $75 million in debt, purchase homes, and transform the way they think about their finances.The original post is located here: https://thebudgetnistablog.com/love-money-5-ways-to-have-a-happier-relationship/ 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
Oct 18, 2021 • 10min
1683: Should Repaying Debt Be An Obsession by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Finding Balance With Your Finances
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about whether or not repaying debt should be an obsessionEpisode 1683: Should Repaying Debt Be An Obsession by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Finding Balance With Your FinancesJ.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/should-repaying-debt-be-an-obsession/ 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
Oct 17, 2021 • 9min
1682: [Part 2] 9 Tips For Financial Success And Freedom by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 9 tips for financial success and freedom. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1682: [Part 2] 9 Tips For Financial Success And Freedom by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of CentsMichelle 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/2021/07/financial-success.html 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
Oct 16, 2021 • 10min
1681: [Part 1] 9 Tips For Financial Success And Freedom by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 9 tips for financial success and freedom. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1681: [Part 1] 9 Tips For Financial Success And Freedom by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents Michelle 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/2021/07/financial-success.html 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
