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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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Mar 22, 2018 • 7min

539: Can You Stop Investing When You Hit Your Retirement Number - Part 1 by Jason Hull with PTMoney

Jason Hull with PT Money answers the question: can you stop investing after you hit your retirement number?Episode 539: Can You Stop Investing When You Hit Your Retirement Number - Part 1 by Jason Hull with PTMoney (Financial Investing).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-retirementVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2018 • 8min

538: How to Talk to Your Partner About Money: The Definitive Script by Ramit Sethi of IWillTeachYouToBeRich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares the definitive script for talking to your partner about money.Episode 538: How to Talk to Your Partner About Money: The Definitive Script by Ramit Sethi of IWillTeachYouToBeRich (Financial Conversations).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/how-to-talk-to-your-partner-about-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

Mar 20, 2018 • 8min

534: Protecting your Money Mustache from Spendy Friends - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares a story of "lavish" spending and how to protect your stache from spendy friends . This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 534: Protecting your Money Mustache from Spendy Friends - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Fugral Living & Financial Planning).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/2012/07/22/protecting-your-money-mustache-from-spendy-friendsPlease 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 14, 2018 • 10min

533: Protecting your Money Mustache from Spendy Friends - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares a story of "lavish" spending and how to protect your stache from spendy friends. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 533: Protecting your Money Mustache from Spendy Friends - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Invest a Windfall & ROI).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/2012/07/22/protecting-your-money-mustache-from-spendy-friendsPlease 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 13, 2018 • 7min

532: Investing Your Tax Refund for a 1000% Return by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

Sam of Financial Samurai shares how to invest your tax refund for a 1000% return.Episode 532: Investing Your Tax Refund for a 1000% Return by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Invest a Windfall & ROI).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/investing-your-tax-refund-for-a-1000-returnVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2018 • 9min

531: Five Life-Giving Truths About Living Simply and Saving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 5 life-giving truths about living simply and saving money.Episode 531: Five Life-Giving Truths About Living Simply and Saving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism).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/living-simplifyPlease 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 9, 2018 • 8min

530: 3 Reasons You Need a Buffer in Your Checking Account by Latoya with MakingSenseOfCents

Guest author Latoya with Making Sense of Cents shares 3 reasons you need a buffer in your checking account.Episode 530: 3 Reasons You Need a Buffer in Your Checking Account by Latoya with MakingSenseOfCents (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/2016/01/3-reasons-you-need-a-buffer-in-your-checking-account.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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