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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Mar 8, 2018 • 7min
529: Plan Your Money Goals Backwards by Kristin Wong
Kristin Wong shares a different approach to achieving money goals, backed by research.Episode 529: Plan Your Money Goals Backwards by Kristin Wong (Money Problems & Patience).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 is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018.The original post is located here: https://www.thewildwong.com/plan-money-goals-backwardsPlease 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 7, 2018 • 9min
528: Money and the Law of Attraction - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares how the law attraction applies to money. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 528: Money and the Law of Attraction - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Personal Finance Planning & Building Wealth).Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/08/money-and-the-law-of-attractionPlease 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 6, 2018 • 11min
527: Money and the Law of Attraction - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares how the law attraction applies to money. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 527: Money and the Law of Attraction - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Get Out of Debt & Personal Finance Goals).Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/08/money-and-the-law-of-attractionPlease 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 5, 2018 • 12min
526: Lessons from a Car-Free Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares lessons from a car-free life.Episode 526: Lessons from a Car-Free Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Debt Reduction & Financial Freedom).Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/car-freePlease 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 2, 2018 • 11min
525: Happiness Through Subtraction by The Mad Fientist
The Mad Fientist shares how you can find happiness through subtraction.Episode 525: Happiness Through Subtraction by The Mad Fientist (Minimalist Finances & Financial Freedom).The Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier.Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast.The original post is located here: https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtractionPlease 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 1, 2018 • 8min
524: What Would You Buy If You Had $50? $500? $5000? by Cait Flanders
Cait Flanders takes a different approach to the typical question of what you'd do if you won the lottery.Episode 524: What Would You Buy If You Had $50? $500? $5000? by Cait Flanders (Shopping Ban & Saving Money).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/2015/06/08/what-would-you-buy-if-you-had-an-extra-50-500-5000Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2018 • 8min
523: Here is the Ultimate Method to Reverse Lifestyle Inflation and Regain Control of Your Money - Part 2 by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares the ultimate method to reverse lifestyle inflation and regain control of your money. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 523: Here is the Ultimate Method to Reverse Lifestyle Inflation and Regain Control of Your Money - Part 2 by Chris Reining.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/lifestyle-inflationPlease 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
Feb 27, 2018 • 7min
522: Here is the Ultimate Method to Reverse Lifestyle Inflation and Regain Control of Your Money - Part 1 by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares the ultimate method to reverse lifestyle inflation and regain control of your money. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 522: Here is the Ultimate Method to Reverse Lifestyle Inflation and Regain Control of Your Money - Part 1 by Chris Reining.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/lifestyle-inflationVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2018 • 9min
521: Making the Most of Your Bonus by Matt with I Will Teach You to be Rich
Matt with I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares how to make the most of your bonus.Episode 521: Making the Most of Your Bonus by Matt with I Will Teach You to be Rich (Pay Down Debt & Emergency Fund).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/making-the-most-of-your-bonusPlease 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
Feb 23, 2018 • 11min
520: There is No Spoon: Opting Out of the Consumerism Matrix by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money
Emily Guy Birken with PT Money relates The Matrix to consumerism.Episode 520: There is No Spoon: Opting Out of the Consumerism Matrix by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money (Minimalism).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/opting-out-of-the-consumerism-matrixPlease 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
