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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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Jul 18, 2021 • 10min
1591: [Part 2] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents
Jeff Rose provides teaches 7 personal finance lessons that he wishes we all learned in high school. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1591: [Part 2] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/7-personal-finance-lessons-wish-everyone-learned-high-school/ Stream live TV from over 100 channels that you love, contract free. Go to fubotv.com/optimal for 15% off your first month and a free trial. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2021 • 11min
1590: [Part 1] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents
Jeff Rose provides teaches 7 personal finance lessons that he wishes we all learned in high school. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1590: [Part 1] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/7-personal-finance-lessons-wish-everyone-learned-high-school/ Stream live TV from over 100 channels that you love, contract free. Go to fubotv.com/optimal for 15% off your first month and a free trial. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2021 • 10min
1589: 10 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Money Management
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 10 ways that you can take control of your finances Episode 1589: 10 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Money Management Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/budgeting/10-ways-to-take-control-of-your-finances/ You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2021 • 8min
1588: How To Be Financially Savvy When Buying A Home by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Personal Finance
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells us how to be financially savvy when buying a home Episode 1588: How To Be Financially Savvy When Buying A Home by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Personal Finance Lisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right. She and her husband are known as Mr. & Mrs. Mad Money Monster on the site. They pride themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence. The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2017/12/21/how-to-be-financially-savvy-when-buying-a-home/ Let Ryan Reynolds help you cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2021 • 10min
1587: 10 Ways to Make an Extra 500 Each Month by Jen Hayes on Personal Finance
Jen Hayes shares 10 ways that you can make an extra $500 each month Episode 1587: 10 Ways to Make an Extra 500 Each Month by Jen Hayes on Personal Finance A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//10-ways-make-extra-500-each-month/ Exit Planning Institute provides professional advisors with the training, knowledge, tools, and network needed to help business owners build more valuable and transferable companies. Will you be prepared to help when a business owner turns to you as their advisor? Register today at EarnCEPA.com. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021 • 11min
1586: Money Management Tips by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Personal Finance
Sandra Kenrick of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares some money management tips Episode 1586: Money Management Tips by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Personal Finance 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/money-management-tips/ Let Ryan Reynolds help you cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2021 • 11min
1585: Our Adjusted Budget Can Make Us 30,000 Richer by Art of Flex Cents on Making Simple Financial Adjustments
Art of Flex Cents talks about how much wealth can be gained from simple financial adjustments. Episode 1585: Our Adjusted Budget Can Make Us 30,000 Richer by Art of Flex Cents on Making Simple Financial Adjustments Art is a physical therapist who is not only passionate about health and physical fitness, but also developed a passion for all things personal finance. It all started when his wife and him were thinking about moving out of their parents’ homes and began looking at houses to buy. Knowing that there are others who have reached financial independence changed the outlook of their lives for the better. He couldn’t contain his excitement and created Flexcents as a way to share it with as many people as possible. Both his wife and him are now striving towards financial independence and are creating a life they cannot wait to live each day. The original post is located here: https://www.flexcents.com/our-adjusted-budget-can-make-us-30000-richer/ Get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase on Fiverr Business. Just go to Fiverr.com/business and use promo code OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2021 • 11min
1584: How Do Your Financial Concerns Compare to Other People AND The Need for Financial Education by Harry Stout
Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares two short posts covering the comparison of financial concerns and the need for financial education Episode 1584: How Do Your Financial Concerns Compare to Other People AND The Need for Financial Education by Harry Stout Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, product innovation, and business management. He has over 30 years of financial services industry experience in the U.S. and abroad, working in Europe, Northern Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Harry is the author of the FinancialVerse books and content. The books include - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money and Today’s Life Insurance - A Protection Took for Your Future. In November 2020 his newest book Today’s Annuity Products - A Tool to Create Protected Lifetime Income will be published. The books are available through the FinancialVerse.com website and at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through other major national book distributors. The original post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/how-do-your-financial-concerns-compare-to-other-people & https://www.financialverse.com/post/the-need-for-financial-education Gusto offers modern, easy payroll and benefits to small businesses across the country. Get in touch now and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Just go to gusto.com/ofd. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2021 • 11min
1583: Q&A with Diania Merriam - How to Prioritize Financial Goals & How to Find a CPA or Accountant for a Small Business
Diania Merriam answers listener questions about how to prioritize financial goals and how to find a CPA or accountant for a small business. Episode 1583: Q&A with Diania Merriam - How to Prioritize Financial Goals & How to Find a CPA or Accountant for a Small Business Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered with affordable life insurance. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2021 • 8min
1582: Should I Have Closed My Credit Cards by Sam of Financial Samurai on The Impacts On Your Credit Score
Sam of Financial Samurai reflects on whether or not he should have closed his credit cards for the better of his credit score. Episode 1582: Should I Have Closed My Credit Cards by Sam of Financial Samurai on The Impacts On Your Credit Score Sam 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/should-i-close-out-my-credit-cards/ Get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase on Fiverr Business. Just go to Fiverr.com/business and use promo code OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


