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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 2, 2018 • 8min
568: The A La Carte Method: Use Psychology Against Yourself to Save Money by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to use psychology against yourself to save money.Episode 568: The A La Carte Method: Use Psychology Against Yourself to Save Money by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich.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-a-la-carte-method-use-psychology-against-yourself-to-save-moneyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2018 • 9min
567: What Will You Leave the Next Generation by William Cowie with Budgets Are Sexy
William Cowie with Budgets Are Sexy shares personal stories and asks what YOU will leave the next generation.Episode 567: What Will You Leave the Next Generation by William Cowie with Budgets Are Sexy (Financial Planning).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/what-will-you-leave-next-generationVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2018 • 8min
566: Eliminate Your Dependence on Foreign (and Domestic) Clothing by Mrs. Money Mustache
Mrs. Money Mustache guest posts with advice on eliminating your dependence on foreign (and domestic) clothing.Episode 566: Eliminate Your Dependence on Foreign (and Domestic) Clothing by Mrs. Money Mustache (Saving Money & Simple Living).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: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/14/eliminate-your-dependence-on-foreign-and-domestic-clothingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2018 • 10min
565: Price and Value by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares the difference between price and value.Episode 565: Price and Value by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme (Financial Independence & Retirement).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/price-and-value.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
Apr 26, 2018 • 9min
564: 5 Categories You Need in Your Budget That May Be Missing by Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 categories you need in your budget that you may be missing.Episode 564: 5 Categories You Need in Your Budget That May Be Missing by Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog (Budgeting for Success).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/budgeting/budget-categories-missingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2018 • 9min
563: Why Being Yourself is a Disruptive Act by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares why being yourself is a disruptive act.Episode 563: Why Being Yourself is a Disruptive Act by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Rejecting External Influences).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/why-being-yourself-is-a-disruptive-actPlease 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
Apr 24, 2018 • 8min
562: Mortgage as a Forced Savings Account to Build Wealth by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares his thoughts on a mortgage as a forced savings account to build wealth.Episode 562: Mortgage as a Forced Savings Account to Build Wealth by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Real Estate Investing).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/mortgage-as-a-forced-savings-account-to-build-wealthVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2018 • 9min
561: Lifestyle Inflation - But I'm Not Upset by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of MakingSenseOfCents.com
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares why lifestyle inflation happens and how to think about it.Episode 561: Lifestyle Inflation - But I'm Not Upset by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of MakingSenseOfCents.com (Personal Finance).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/case-of-lifestyle-inflation.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2018 • 11min
560: The Importance of Slowing Down by Cait Flanders
Cait Flanders shares how slowing down can positively affect your finances.Episode 560: The Importance of Slowing Down by Cait Flanders (Debt & Intentional Consumerism).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/2015/03/16/the-importance-of-slowing-downPlease 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
Apr 19, 2018 • 8min
559: [Part 2] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares how she and her husband got on the same page financially. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 559: [Part 2] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong (Dating & Financial Planning).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/money-and-relationshipsPlease 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
