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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Jun 27, 2018 • 10min
608: Warren Buffett's Free Investing Advice for You by Chris Reining of ChrisReining.com
Chris Reining shares Warren Buffett's free investing advice.Episode 608: Warren Buffett's Free Investing Advice for You by Chris Reining of ChrisReining.com (Simple Investing & Saving Money).Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/warren-buffetts-free-investing-advice-for-youVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2018 • 8min
607: How to Talk with Your Spouse About Money by Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly
Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly shares how to talk with your spouse about money.Episode 607: How to Talk with Your Spouse About Money by Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly (Money in Relationships).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: https://www.getrichslowly.org/how-to-talk-with-your-spouse-about-moneyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2018 • 10min
606: A Costly Debt Trap that Every Young Adult Should Avoid by Carrie Smith with PTMoney.com
Carrie Smith with PT Money shares the costly debt trap that every young adult should avoid.Episode 606: A Costly Debt Trap that Every Young Adult Should Avoid by Carrie Smith with PTMoney.com (Buying a House & Mortgage).PTMoney.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 post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/dont-buy-a-house-you-cant-affordPlease 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 22, 2018 • 8min
605: Don't Be Embarrassed by Your Finances by Robert Farrington - The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares what to do if you feel embarrassed by your finances.Episode 605: Don't Be Embarrassed by Your Finances by Robert Farrington - The College Investor (Financially Confident).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/21208/dont-embarrassed-financesVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2018 • 8min
604: The Real Scoop on Real Estate by Owen Johnson - I Will Teach You to be Rich
Guest author Owen Johnson with I Will Teach You to be Rich shares the real scoop on real estate investing.Episode 604: The Real Scoop on Real Estate by Owen Johnson - I Will Teach You to be Rich (Getting Started: Home Buying Investing).Ramit 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 post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/the-real-scoop-on-real-estatePlease 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 20, 2018 • 9min
603: How to Manage Money When You Hate Money by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares how to manage money when you hate money.Episode 603: How to Manage Money When You Hate Money by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com (Dealing with Personal Finances).Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior.Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done.Kristin is a self-professed money geek and published a book about personal finance called Get Money in March of 2018.The original post is located here: https://www.thewildwong.com/how-to-manage-money-when-you-hate-moneyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2018 • 8min
602: Are You Saving Like the Titanic by Mr. 1500 & Budgets Are Sexy
Mr. 1500 with Budgets Are Sexy compares savings to the Titanic, and how you can avoid disaster.Episode 602: Are You Saving Like the Titanic by Mr. 1500 & Budgets Are Sexy (Investing Early in Life - Benefit of Compound Interest).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/are-you-saving-like-the-titanicPlease 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 18, 2018 • 7min
601: 3 Seriously Simple Tactics We Used to Pay Off Our Loans Early by Jessica Thiefels with Money Mini Blog
Jessica Thiefels with Money Mini Blog shares 3 seriously simple tactics to pay off loans early.Episode 601: 3 Seriously Simple Tactics We Used to Pay Off Our Loans Early by Jessica Thiefels with Money Mini Blog (Pay Down Debt).Kalen 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/debt-relief/simple-tactics-pay-off-loans-earlyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2018 • 11min
600: [Part 2] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why it's impossible to stay retired once you retire early. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 600: [Part 2] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam of Financial Samurai (Financially Independent).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/its-impossible-to-stay-retired-once-you-retire-earlyPlease 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 14, 2018 • 11min
599: [Part 1] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why it's impossible to stay retired once you retire early. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 599: [Part 1] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com (FIRE Community).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/its-impossible-to-stay-retired-once-you-retire-earlyPlease 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
