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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Feb 8, 2018 • 8min
509: You Can't Buy Your Way to Better Habits by Kristin Wong
Why do we tend to default to spending money to fix bad habits? Kristin Wong shares a better approach.Episode 509: You Can't Buy Your Way to Better Habits by Kristin Wong (Save Thousands & Financial Happiness).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/spending-money-better-habitsPlease 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 7, 2018 • 9min
508: Start with $100 by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares the basics of getting to $1 million from $100.Episode 508: Start with $100 by Chris Reining (Investment fundamentals & How to Retire 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/start-with-100Please 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 6, 2018 • 9min
507: Making a Financial Turnaround - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares how you can make a financial turnaround. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 507: Making a Financial Turnaround - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Hack your Finances & Financial Independence).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/2006/12/making-a-financial-turnaroundPlease 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 5, 2018 • 11min
506: Making a Financial Turnaround - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares how you can make a financial turnaround. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 506: Making a Financial Turnaround - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Investing Success & Early Retirement).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/2006/12/making-a-financial-turnaroundPlease 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 2, 2018 • 8min
505: All Weather Portfolio: 5 Questions (And Answers) About the Mix - 2
Tony Tran with I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares what the all weather portfolio is and why it became popular. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 505: All Weather Portfolio: 5 Questions (And Answers) About the Mix - 2 (Portfolio Investing & Gold).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/all-weather-portfolioVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2018 • 10min
504: All Weather Portfolio: 5 Questions (And Answers) About the Mix - Part 1 by Tony Tran with I Will Teach You to be Rich
Tony Tran with I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares what the all weather portfolio is and why it became popular. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 504: All Weather Portfolio: 5 Questions (And Answers) About the Mix - Part 1 by Tony Tran with 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/all-weather-portfolioPlease 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
Jan 31, 2018 • 7min
503: What Happened When We Stopped Spending Money for a Whole Week by Philip Taylor of PT Money
Philip Taylor of PT Money shares what happened when he and his family stopped spending money for a whole week.Episode 503: What Happened When We Stopped Spending Money for a Whole Week by Philip Taylor of PT Money (Spending Challenge).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/a-money-experiment-a-week-without-spendingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2018 • 9min
502: Hierarchy of Financial Needs (and the Meaning of Life) - Part 2 by The Mad Fientist
The Mad Fientist shares what he calls the hierarchy of financial needs. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 502: Hierarchy of Financial Needs (and the Meaning of Life) - Part 2 by The Mad Fientist (Like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs).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/hierarchy-of-financial-needsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2018 • 8min
501: Hierarchy of Financial Needs (and the Meaning of Life) - Part 1 by The Mad Fientist
The Mad Fientist shares what he calls the hierarchy of financial needs. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 501: Hierarchy of Financial Needs (and the Meaning of Life) - Part 1 by The Mad Fientist (Save Thousands & FIRE).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/hierarchy-of-financial-needsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2018 • 8min
500: The High Cost of Working Sick by Elissa Bass with Get Rich Slowly
Elissa Bass with Get Rich Slowly shares the high cost of working sick.Episode 500: The High Cost of Working Sick by Elissa Bass with Get Rich Slowly (Frugality & Energy Jobs).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: http://www.getrichslowly.org/2016/09/26/the-high-cost-of-working-sickVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
