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...
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 11, 2018 • 9min
618: Why We Are Not Really All Doomed by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares why we are not really all doomed.Episode 618: Why We Are Not Really All Doomed by Mr. Money Mustache (Economy Struggling & Personal Financial Troubles).Mr. 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: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/03/03/why-we-are-not-really-all-doomedVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2018 • 9min
617: 4 Ways to Take the Ego Out of Money Decisions by Mindy Crary with Tiny Buddha
Mindy Crary with Tiny Buddha shares 4 ways to take the ego out of money decisions.Episode 617: 4 Ways to Take the Ego Out of Money Decisions by Mindy Crary with Tiny Buddha (Smart Personal Finance Ideas).Lori 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/the-top-4-ways-to-take-the-ego-out-of-money-decisionsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2018 • 9min
616: Minimalist Budget: 5 Ways to Make it Work by Sam Lustgarten with NoSidebar.com
Sam Lustgarten with No Sidebar shares 5 ways to make a minimalist budget work.Episode 616: Minimalist Budget: 5 Ways to Make it Work by Sam Lustgarten with NoSidebar.com (Frugality & Frugal Living).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/minimalism-budgetVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2018 • 10min
615: The Best Thing Money Can Buy? Time by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares why time is the best thing money can buy and examples from her own life.Episode 615: The Best Thing Money Can Buy? Time by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Financial Freedom & Lifestyle Flexibility).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/the-best-thing-money-can-buy-timePlease 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
Jul 5, 2018 • 10min
614: Why You Might Want to Think Twice About 529 College Savings by Michael Smith - Financial Finesse
Michael Smith with FinancialFinesse.com shares why you might want to think twice about 529 college savings.Episode 614: Why You Might Want to Think Twice About 529 College Savings by Michael Smith - Financial Finesse (Pay for College).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: http://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/05/29/why-you-might-want-to-think-twice-about-529-college-savingsPlease 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
Jul 4, 2018 • 12min
613: How to Build Wealth by Spending Money Wisely by Steve Chou - My Wife Quit Her Job
Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares how to build wealth by spending money wisely.Episode 613: How to Build Wealth by Spending Money Wisely by Steve Chou - My Wife Quit Her Job (Smart Ways to Spend Income).Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.comThe original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/how-to-build-wealth-by-spending-money-wiselyPlease 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
Jul 3, 2018 • 8min
612: Budgeting to Pay Off Debt by Dianne Aarnink - Making Sense Of Cents
Dianne Aarnink with Making Sense of Cents shares the steps of budgeting to pay off debt.Episode 612: Budgeting to Pay Off Debt by Dianne Aarnink - Making Sense Of Cents (Save Money: Reduce Loan Payments & Build Wealth).Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2013/03/budgeting-to-pay-off-debt.htmlPlease 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
Jul 2, 2018 • 11min
611: The Latte Factor: 8 Ways We Often Overspend by Lama Farran & Becoming Minimalist
Lama Farran with Becoming Minimalist shares 8 ways we often overspend.Episode 611: The Latte Factor: 8 Ways We Often Overspend by Lama Farran & Becoming Minimalist (Simple Ideas to Save More Money).Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/latte-factorPlease 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
Jun 29, 2018 • 11min
610: [Part 2] The Economics of Robinson Crusoe by Jacob Lund Fisker - Early Retirement Extreme
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares the economics of Robinson Crusoe. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 610: [Part 2] The Economics of Robinson Crusoe by Jacob Lund Fisker - Early Retirement Extreme (Debt to Increase Wealth).Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life.The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/the-economics-of-robinson-crusoe.htmlPlease 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
Jun 28, 2018 • 9min
609: [Part 1] The Economics of Robinson Crusoe by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares the economics of Robinson Crusoe. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 609: [Part 1] The Economics of Robinson Crusoe by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme (Debt Payment & Save Money).Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life.The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/the-economics-of-robinson-crusoe.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
