

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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Oct 3, 2018 • 9min
678: Is Frugality About Saving Money or Making You Feel Less Guilty AND Here, Let Me Just Tell You How Much You Spend
2 short posts from Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich where he shares his thoughts on frugality and spending.Episode 678: Is Frugality About Saving Money or Making You Feel Less Guilty AND Here, Let Me Just Tell You How Much You SpendRamit 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 posts are located here:https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/guilt-and-spending/https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/here-let-me-just-tell-you-how-much-you-spend/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2018 • 7min
677: This 72-Year-Old is Retiring the Right Way by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares why her parents have the coolest retirement ever.Episode 677: This 72-Year-Old is Retiring the Right Way by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Personal Finance & Investing Wealth)Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/party-like-youre-72-and-retired/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2018 • 8min
676: The Empty Nest: Downsizing for Two by Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar
Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar shares the process of downsizing after becomig empty nesters.Episode 676: The Empty Nest: Downsizing for Two by Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar (Buying A Smaller House & Early Retirement)No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/empty-nest/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

Sep 28, 2018 • 7min
675: How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares how to protect yourself from identity theft.Episode 675: How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft by Robert Farrington of The College Investor (Building Wealth & Money)Robert 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/2610/protect-identity/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2018 • 10min
674: How to Save Money Like a Madman AND How to Be Intentional with Your Money by Philip Taylor of PT Money
2 short posts from Philip Taylor of PT Money where he shares how to save money like a madman and how to be intentional with your money.Episode 674: How to Save Money Like a Madman AND How to Be Intentional with Your Money by Philip Taylor of PT MoneyPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original posts are located here:https://ptmoney.com/how-to-save-money-like-a-madman/https://ptmoney.com/being-intentional-10-things-that-bring-success-in-personal-finance/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2018 • 9min
673: Sometimes You Gotta Spend Money To Make Money by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy
J Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares why sometimes you gotta spend money to make money.Episode 673: Sometimes You Gotta Spend Money To Make Money by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Investing to Increase Future Returns)J. 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/you-have-to-spend-money-to-make-money/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2018 • 7min
672: Fight or Flight Investing by James Altucher of the James Altucher Show
James Altucher shares his thoughts on fight or flight investing.Episode 672: Fight or Flight Investing by James Altucher of the James Altucher Show (Personal Finance & Building Wealth)James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/2016/10/fight-flight-investing/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2018 • 9min
671: How Buying One Thing Can Ruin Your Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how buying one thing can ruin your life.Episode 671: How Buying One Thing Can Ruin Your Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch (Minimalism & Intentional Living)After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more.Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters.Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/bookThe original post is located here:https://www.breakthetwitch.com/buying-one-thing-can-ruin-life/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

Sep 21, 2018 • 9min
670: The Guilt of Wealth by JD Roth of Money Boss
J.D. Roth of Money Boss shares his thoughts on the guilt of wealth.Episode 670: The Guilt of Wealth by JD Roth of Money Boss (Early Retirement & Financial Independence & Investing)J.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: http://moneyboss.com/guilt-of-wealth/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2018 • 9min
669: How Much Is Optionality Worth To You by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai asks how much optionality is worth to you.Episode 669: How Much Is Optionality Worth To You by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Personal Finance & Productivity)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/how-much-is-optionality-worth-to-you/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


