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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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Feb 9, 2021 • 10min
1432: How Much Savings Is Too Much by Sam of Financial Samurai on Building An Emergency Fund
Sam of Financial Samurai tells you how much savings is too much.Episode 1432: How Much Savings Is Too Much by Sam of Financial Samurai on Building An Emergency FundSam 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/how-much-savings-is-too-much/ 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
Feb 8, 2021 • 10min
1431: Personal Finance: 4 Ways to Save Money and Improve Your Money Management Skills by Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy tells us of 4 ways that we can save money and improve our money management skills.Episode 1431: Personal Finance: 4 Ways to Save Money and Improve Your Money Management Skills by Brian TracyBrian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy 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/personal-finance-money-management-tips-save-money/ 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
Feb 7, 2021 • 10min
1430: How to Find a Good Tax Preparer by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Preparing Taxes
Kelley Long with Financial Finesse tells us how to find a good tax preparer. Episode 1430: How to Find a Good Tax Preparer by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Preparing Taxes After 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/2017/04/26/how-to-find-a-good-tax-preparer/ 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
Feb 6, 2021 • 10min
1429: Why I Panicked When the Stock Market Dropped by ESI of ESI Money on Risk Tolerance Investing
ESI of ESI Money tells you why he panicked when the stock market dropped. Episode 1429: Why I Panicked When the Stock Market Dropped by ESI of ESI Money on Risk Tolerance Investing ESI 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/why-i-panicked-when-the-stock-market-dropped/ 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
Feb 5, 2021 • 11min
1428: The Most Important Financial Habit AND Why Simple Financial Strategy Works by Derick Van Ness of BigLifeFinancial
Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial shares two short posts on the most important financial habit and why simple finance strategies work.Episode 1428: The Most Important Financial Habit AND Why Simple Financial Strategy Works by Derick Van Ness of BigLifeFinancialDerick Van Ness is a Wealth Strategist who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. His company, Big Life Financial is focused on removing the mystery and misinformation surrounding money and financial strategy so people can live their BIGGEST LIFE!Derick’s company can help anyone but is specifically focused on small business owners, and has already helped 1000’s of them to create financial certainty and confidence.His mission is to eradicate that fear and fundamentally change the way that people think about and utilize money within the next generation.The original posts are located here: https://www.biglifefinancial.com/blog/2017/9/4/the-most-important-financial-habit & https://www.biglifefinancial.com/blog/2019/11/7/why-simple-financial-strategy-works 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
Feb 4, 2021 • 9min
1427: The Market Herd Is Human Nature by Chris Reining on Buying on the Dip & Long-Term Investing Strategy
Chris Reining talks about how the market herd is human nature. Episode 1427: The Market Herd Is Human Nature by Chris Reining on Buying on the Dip & Long-Term Investing Strategy Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/herd/ 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
Feb 3, 2021 • 11min
1426: Stop The House Shaming, People by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Should I Rent or Buy a Home
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy has had enough of the house shaming.Episode 1426: Stop The House Shaming, People by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Should I Rent or Buy a HomeJ. 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/stop-house-shaming/ 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
Feb 2, 2021 • 12min
1425: The Biggest Enemy Of Retirement - YOU by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Money Procrastination
Fritz Gilbert reminds us on what the biggest enemy of retirement is.Episode 1425: The Biggest Enemy Of Retirement - YOU by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Money ProcrastinationFritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in the global aluminum industry. His award-winning blog, The Retirement Manifesto, is focused on helping people achieve a great retirement. The blog follows his journey from 3 years prior to retirement through his first 2+ years of living in retirement and focuses on both the financial and non-aspects required to live a great life in retirement. Follow him at his blog, TheRetirementManifesto, or on Twitter and Facebook.The original post is located here: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/the-biggest-enemy-of-retirement-you/ 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
Feb 1, 2021 • 11min
1424: Alignment Within Your Investments by Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about having alignment within your investments.Episode 1424: Alignment Within Your Investments by Chris Odegard of The Prolific InvestorChris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money; so you can make work a choice instead of a necessity.The original post is located here:https://theprolificinvestor.net/15-alignment-within-your-investments/ 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
Jan 31, 2021 • 11min
1423: [Part 2] Why Is Adopting an Abundance Mindset Important by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money share the value of adopting an abundance mindset. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1423: [Part 2] Why Is Adopting an Abundance Mindset Important by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/adopting-abundance-mindset-important/ 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
