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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May 16, 2018 • 7min
578: 4 Common Mistakes That Investors Make by Tony with MoneyMiniBlog.com
Tony with Money Mini Blog shares 4 common mistakes that investors make.Episode 578: 4 Common Mistakes That Investors Make by Tony with MoneyMiniBlog.com (Investing & Making Money in a Bull or Bear Market).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/investing/common-investing-mistakesPlease 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
May 15, 2018 • 10min
577: Embrace Your Debt to Boost Your Organic Motivation by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares how to embrace your debt to boost your organic motivation.Episode 577: Embrace Your Debt to Boost Your Organic Motivation by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Mortgage Financing & Finance Inspiration).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/embrace-your-debt-to-boost-your-organic-motivationPlease 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
May 14, 2018 • 10min
576: Travel the World for the Price of a Honda by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares her experience traveling the world for the price of a Honda.Episode 576: Travel the World for the Price of a Honda by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Traveling Cheap & Frugal Living).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/see-the-world-for-the-price-of-a-hondaPlease 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
May 11, 2018 • 10min
575: 8 Items to Sell Around Your Home for Extra Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense Of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 8 items to sell around your home for extra money.Episode 575: 8 Items to Sell Around Your Home for Extra Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense Of Cents (Extra Money & Income).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/2016/02/8-things-to-sell-to-make-money.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
May 10, 2018 • 9min
574: 11 Practical Ways to Spend Your Money by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 11 practical ways to spend your money.Episode 574: 11 Practical Ways to Spend Your Money by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Spending Wisely & Debt).Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace.The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006.Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon.The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/02/20/11-practical-ways-to-spend-your-moneyPlease 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
May 9, 2018 • 10min
573: If You Work Your Whole Life You're Doing It Wrong by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares why you're doing it wrong if you work your whole life.Episode 573: If You Work Your Whole Life You're Doing It Wrong by Chris Reining (Mini-Retirements & Retiring Early).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/3-retirement-optionsPlease 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
May 8, 2018 • 10min
572: Your Budget Isn't Working. Here's Why by Holly Johnson with Get Rich Slowly
Holly Johnson with Get Rich Slowly shares why your budget isn't working and what to do about it.Episode 572: Your Budget Isn't Working. Here's Why by Holly Johnson with Get Rich Slowly (Saving Money & Budgeting).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/your-budget-isnt-working-heres-whyPlease 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
May 7, 2018 • 7min
571: On Loving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares how the love of money gets in the way of all facets of life.Episode 571: On Loving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism and Understanding Important Things in Life).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/on-loving-moneyPlease 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
May 4, 2018 • 9min
570: How to Lighten Your Debt Load Immediately Without Making a Single Payment by Kate Northrup with PT Money
Kate Northrup with PT Money shares how to lighten your debt load immediately without making a single payment.Episode 570: How to Lighten Your Debt Load Immediately Without Making a Single Payment by Kate Northrup with PT Money.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/debt-and-emotionsPlease 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
May 3, 2018 • 11min
569: I'm Going to Die One Day! Better Plan Now by Cait Flanders
Cait Flanders shares how she's handled life and critical illness insurance.Episode 569: I'm Going to Die One Day! Better Plan Now by Cait Flanders (Life Insurance & Critical Illness).Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2014/11/19/im-going-to-die-one-day-better-plan-nowPlease 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
