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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Apr 5, 2018 • 8min
549: 6 Haggling Hacks for Buying a Used Car (With Personal Example) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 6 haggling hacks for buying a used car.Episode 549: 6 Haggling Hacks for Buying a Used Car (With Personal Example) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Auto Purchase).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/save-money/haggling-hacks-buying-used-carPlease 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 4, 2018 • 9min
548: Curing the Cheap Disease for a Better Life by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares how to cure the cheap disease (for a better life).Episode 548: Curing the Cheap Disease for a Better Life by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Frugal Lifestyle & Financial Freedom).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/curing-the-cheap-disease-for-a-better-lifeVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2018 • 6min
547: What To Do About Non-Financially-Minded Friends - Pt 2 by Lindsay VanSomeren - Making Sense of Cents
Guest author Lindsay VanSomeren with Making Sense of Cents shares what to do about non-financially-minded friends. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 547: What To Do About Non-Financially-Minded Friends - Pt 2 by Lindsay VanSomeren - Making Sense of Cents (Saving Money).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/2016/09/non-financially-minded-friends.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2018 • 8min
546: What To Do About Non-Financially-Minded Friends - Part 1 by Lindsay VanSomeren with Making Sense of Cents
Guest author Lindsay VanSomeren with Making Sense of Cents shares what to do about non-financially-minded friends. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 546: What To Do About Non-Financially-Minded Friends - Part 1 by Lindsay VanSomeren with Making Sense of Cents (Frugal Living).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/2016/09/non-financially-minded-friends.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
Mar 30, 2018 • 7min
545: Stop Judging Yourself Based on Everyone Else's Goals by Shannon McNay with CaitFlanders.com
Guest author Shannon McNay with Cait Flanders shares why you should stop judging yourself based on everyone else's goals.Episode 545: Stop Judging Yourself Based on Everyone Else's Goals by Shannon McNay with CaitFlanders.com (Personal Finance).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/2015/08/17/stop-judging-yourself-based-on-everyone-elses-goalsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2018 • 12min
544: 5 Quick Money Tips for Millennials by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares 5 quick money tips for millennials to become millionaires.Episode 544: 5 Quick Money Tips for Millennials by Chris Reining (Personal Finance Advice for All Ages).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/millennialsPlease 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
Mar 28, 2018 • 9min
543: What is Financial Independence? The Basics of FI Explained in Plain English by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly explains exactly what financial independence is in plain English.Episode 543: What is Financial Independence? The Basics of FI Explained in Plain English by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly (FIRE).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/financial-independenceVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2018 • 10min
542: The Buyerarchy of Needs: A Practical Guide to Spending Money by Kristin Wong
Kristin Wong shares the "Buyerarchy of Needs" - a practical guide to spending money.Episode 542: The Buyerarchy of Needs: A Practical Guide to Spending Money by Kristin Wong (Spending Alternatives).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/a-practical-guide-to-spending-moneyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2018 • 9min
541: If Less is Best Why Do I Still Want a Porsche by Arvind Devalia with Be More With Less
Arvind Devalia with Be More With Less shares his conflict of wanting a Porsche with living with less.Episode 541: If Less is Best Why Do I Still Want a Porsche by Arvind Devalia with Be More With Less (Minimalism, Money & Luxury Goods).Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health.She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage.Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters.The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/if-less-is-best-why-do-i-still-want-a-porscheVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2018 • 11min
540: Can You Stop Investing When You Hit Your Retirement Number - Part 2 by Jason Hull with PTMoney
Jason Hull with PT Money answers the question: can you stop investing after you hit your retirement number? This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 540: Can You Stop Investing When You Hit Your Retirement Number - Part 2 by Jason Hull with PTMoney (Retire Early).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/when-can-i-stop-saving-for-retirementPlease 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
