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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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Mar 30, 2020 • 10min
1116: The Three Digit Number: Credit Scores AND Debt Talk: Avalanche vs Snowball by Philip Dancy of Dancy With Money
Philip Dancy of Dancy With Money on credit scores and debt talk.Episode 1116: The Three Digit Number: Credit Scores AND Debt Talk: Avalanche vs Snowball by Philip Dancy of Dancy With MoneyPhilip Dancy joined one of the top investment banking firms upon his graduation from the Five Year MBA program at Hampton University. After starting his career in New York City and getting his first check, he understood that this “adulting” life wasn’t going to be simple. However, the one thing he knew he had to do was create a budget for himself. Through a period of trial and error, Philip was able to establish a solid foundation. As a result, Philip reached a point where he was comfortable and on a trajectory towards financial freedom. Philip’s main goal is to help millennials and Gen Z’ers (but ultimately everyone) establish a strong financial foundation through coaching while helping them turn steps into strides.The original posts are located here: https://dancywithmoney.com/blog/the-three-digit-number-credit-scores & https://dancywithmoney.com/blog/debt-talk-avalanche-vs-snowballVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2020 • 7min
1115: 5 Signs You're Not Ready to Retire by Mike Ballew of EggStack on How To Prepare For Retirement
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares 5 signs you're not ready to retire.Episode 1115: 5 Signs You're Not Ready to Retire by Mike Ballew of EggStack on How To Prepare For 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/2020-02-02-5-Signs-Youre-Not-Ready-to-Retire/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2020 • 8min
1114: How To Always Be Prepared For A Recession (Part 1) by Art of FlexCents on Financial Preparation Economic Downturn
Art of Flex Cents shares how to always be prepared for a recession.Episode 1114: How To Always Be Prepared For A Recession (Part 1) by Art of FlexCents on Financial Preparation Economic DownturnArt 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/how-to-always-be-prepared-for-a-recession/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020 • 7min
1113: Train Yourself to Think in After-Tax Terms by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How To Reduce Your Tax Liability
Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage shares how to train yourself to think in after-tax terms.Episode 1113: Train Yourself to Think in After-Tax Terms by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How To Reduce Your Tax LiabilityKyle Mast is a husband, father, financial planner, real estate investor, and lover of good conversations over coffee. He lives just south of Portland, Oregon. He launched True Hourly Wage to be able to help more people than he is able to serve individually in his financial planning practice. His hope is that you are able to find at least one idea or concept from his writing that will improve your financial and personal life today and well into the future.The original post is located here: https://www.truehourlywage.com/thw-blog/train-yourself-to-think-in-after-tax-termsPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020 • 8min
1112: Preparing for Financial Emergencies and Unexpected Expenses by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares his thoughts on preparing for financial emergencies and unexpected expenses.Episode 1112: Preparing for Financial Emergencies and Unexpected Expenses by Robert Farrington of The College InvestorRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/1790/preparing-for-financial-emergencies-unexpected-expenses/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020 • 9min
1111: How to Use a Budget Calendar by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Creative Ways to Save Money & Focus on Finances
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to use a budget calendar.Episode 1111: How to Use a Budget Calendar by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Creative Ways to Save Money & Focus on FinancesKumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-use-a-budget-calendar/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2020 • 8min
1110: What Happens When You're Ready to Retire by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Preparing for Retirement Lifestyle
Phil Town of Rule One Investing shares what happens when you're ready to retire.Episode 1110: What Happens When You're Ready to Retire by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Preparing for Retirement LifestylePhil Town's portfolio has been ranked No. 1 by the American Association for Individual Investors when it produced a 50% rate of return. He has a passion for investing that is hard to beat and he wants to share it with you. Phil has written three New York Times #1 Best-Selling Investment Books, Rule #1, Payback Time, and Invested, and he's been invited to speak on TV shows on CNBC, FOX, and MSNBC.The original posts are located here:https://www.ruleoneinvesting.com/blog/retirement-planning/what-happens-when-youre-ready-to-retire/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2020 • 8min
1109: Simplifying Your Life Requires Balancing Time and Money by Dawn Starks on Using Money to Buy More Time
Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney on simplifying your life requires balancing time and money.Episode 1109: Simplifying Your Life Requires Balancing Time and Money by Dawn Starks on Using Money to Buy More TimeDawn 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/simplifying-your-life-requires-balancing-time-and-money/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2020 • 8min
1108: [Part 2] Efficiency is the Highest Form of Beauty by Mr. Money Mustache on Frugalism & Mustachianism
Mr. Money Mustache on efficiency is the highest form of beauty. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1108: [Part 2] Efficiency is the Highest Form of Beauty by Mr. Money Mustache on Frugalism & MustachianismMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2016/11/24/efficiency-is-the-highest-form-of-beauty/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2020 • 8min
1107: [Part 1] Efficiency is the Highest Form of Beauty by Mr. Money Mustache on The Power of Frugality & Discipline
Mr. Money Mustache on efficiency is the highest form of beauty. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1107: [Part 1] Efficiency is the Highest Form of Beauty by Mr. Money Mustache on The Power of Frugality & DisciplineMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2016/11/24/efficiency-is-the-highest-form-of-beauty/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
