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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, 2020 • 7min
1066: [Part 2] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Should I Get A Car Loan
Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares if debt can your friend. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1066: [Part 2] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Should I Get A Car LoanHarry 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 upcoming book - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money to be published by Vertel Publishing in October 2019. The book is available for preordering at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through other major national book distributors.The original post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/can-debt-be-your-friendPlease 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
Feb 8, 2020 • 7min
1065: [Part 1] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Is There A Good Kind of Debt
Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares if debt can your friend. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1065: [Part 1] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Is There A Good Kind of DebtHarry 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 upcoming book - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money to be published by Vertel Publishing in October 2019. The book is available for preordering at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through other major national book distributors.The original post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/can-debt-be-your-friendPlease 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
Feb 7, 2020 • 9min
1064: Prioritize Your Budget for Success by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on How To Save Enough Money for Retirement
Mike Ballew of Eggstack on prioritizing your budget for success.Episode 1064: Prioritize Your Budget for Success by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on How To Save Enough Money 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/2020-01-19-Prioritize-Your-Budget-for-Success/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2020 • 8min
1063: Growing Sizes Are a Growing Concern by Chris Reining on How to Save More Money by Buying Less
Chris Reining shares why growing sizes are a growing concern.Episode 1063: Growing Sizes Are a Growing Concern by Chris Reining on How to Save More Money by Buying LessChris 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/growing-sizes-are-a-growing-concern/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
Feb 5, 2020 • 10min
1062: The Importance of Tracking and Managing Cash Flow by ESI of ESI Money on How To Create A Budget
ESI of ESI Money shares the importance of tracking and managing cash flow.Episode 1062: The Importance of Tracking and Managing Cash Flow by ESI of ESI Money on How To Create A BudgetESI 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/the-importance-of-tracking-and-managing-cash-flow/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
Feb 4, 2020 • 8min
1061: Is Your Risk Tolerance High Enough To Invest? Follow The Slaughter Rule by Sam of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai on if your risk tolerance is high enough to invest.Episode 1061: Is Your Risk Tolerance High Enough To Invest? Follow The Slaughter Rule by Sam of Financial SamuraiSam 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/is-your-risk-tolerance-high-enough-to-invest/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
Feb 3, 2020 • 8min
1060: Could This Be The Real Thing That's Keeping You From Saving More Money? by Kelley Long with Financial Finesse
Kelley Long with Financial Finesse shares the real thing that could be keeping you from saving more money.Episode 1060: Could This Be The Real Thing That's Keeping You From Saving More Money? by Kelley Long with Financial FinesseAfter 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/2017/10/25/could-this-be-the-real-thing-thats-keeping-you-from-saving-more-money/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2020 • 8min
1059: 5 Reasons You Should Include Index Funds In Your 401K Or IRA by The Finance Twins on How To Start Investing
The Finance Twins share 5 reasons you should include index funds in your 401k or IRA.Episode 1059: 5 Reasons You Should Include Index Funds In Your 401K Or IRA by The Finance Twins on How To Start InvestingCamilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom.The original post is located here:https://thefinancetwins.com/5-reasons-to-love-index-funds/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2020 • 8min
1058: The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke by Jen of Frugal Millennial on The Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance
Jen of Frugal Millennial shares the money mindsets that are keeping you broke.Episode 1058: The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke by Jen of Frugal Millennial on The Scarcity Mindset vs. AbundanceA 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.frugal-millennial.com//the-money-mindsets-that-are-keeping-you-broke/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2020 • 7min
1057: Spend on the Things You Do Every Day by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on How To Prioritize Your Finances
April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly shares why you should spend on the things you do every day.Episode 1057: Spend on the Things You Do Every Day by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on How To Prioritize 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/spend-on-the-things-you-do-every-day/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
