Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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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Jan 9, 2019 • 8min
748: 6 Financial Mistakes Young People Make by Michael Yardney with Money Mini Blog on Spending Advice
Michael Yardney with Money Mini Blog shares 6 financial mistakes young people make.Episode 748: 6 Financial Mistakes Young People Make by Michael Yardney with Money Mini Blog on Spending AdviceKalen 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: http://moneyminiblog.com/money-mistakes/young-people/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2019 • 11min
747: More Is Less - Why I'm Going On A No Buy by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Minimalism & Frugality
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares why more is less and why she went on a no buy.Episode 747: More Is Less - Why I'm Going On A No Buy by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Minimalism & FrugalityHelene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.The original post is located here:http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2018/1/28/more-is-lessPlease 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
Jan 7, 2019 • 7min
746: Want to Stop Spending Money? Get Busy by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Paying Down Debt
J Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares how you can stop spending money by getting busy.Episode 746: Want to Stop Spending Money? Get Busy by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Paying Down DebtJ. 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: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/how-to-stop-spending-money-get-busy/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2019 • 10min
745: 9 Ways to Need Less Money: Stress Less, Enjoy More by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha on Simple Living
Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha shares 9 ways to need less money.Episode 745: 9 Ways to Need Less Money: Stress Less, Enjoy More by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha on Simple LivingLori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.The original post is located here:https://tinybuddha.com/blog/9-ways-to-need-less-money-stress-less-enjoy-more/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2019 • 8min
744: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Smart Investments
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares the values of value investing.Episode 744: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Smart InvestmentsVitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages.The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/values-value-investing/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2019 • 10min
743: An Excerpt from the book Happy Go Money: Spend Smart, Save Right and Enjoy Life by Melissa Leong on Happiness
An excerpt from the book Happy Go Money: Spend Smart, Save Right and Enjoy Life by Melissa Leong.Episode 743: An Excerpt from the book Happy Go Money: Spend Smart, Save Right and Enjoy Life by Melissa Leong on HappinessEverything tells us that what will make us happy can be bought, whether it's the latest gadgets, renovated kitchens, or luxury goods. But research has shown that having more money in the bank and more stuff around the house doesn't necessarily correlate with being a happier person. With Happy Go Money, financial expert Melissa Leong cuts through the noise to show you how to get the most delight for your dollar. Happy Go Money combines happiness psychology and personal finance and distills it into an indispensable starter guide.Learn more about Melissa and the book here: https://ecwpress.com/products/happy-go-moneyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2019 • 12min
742: How to Master Asset Allocation by The Finance Twins on Smart Investing
The Finance Twins share how to master asset allocation.Episode 742: How to Master Asset Allocation by The Finance Twins on Smart 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/asset-allocation-101/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
Dec 31, 2018 • 8min
741: How To Turn Your Christmas Gifts Into Thousands of Dollars by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares how to turn your Christmas gifts into thousands of dollars.Episode 741: How To Turn Your Christmas Gifts Into Thousands of Dollars 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/18644/christmas-gifts-dollars/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
Dec 28, 2018 • 9min
740: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai on Being Happy
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why the key to happiness is saving more not making more money.Episode 740: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai on Being HappySam 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/they-key-to-happiness-is-saving-more-not-making-more-money/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2018 • 9min
739: How To Overcome Financial Avoidance by Scott Spann with Financial Finesse on Dealing with Money
Scott Spann with Financial Finesse shares how to overcome financial avoidance.Episode 739: How To Overcome Financial Avoidance by Scott Spann with Financial Finesse on Dealing with MoneyAfter 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/2015/02/23/how-to-overcome-financial-avoidance/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
