

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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Jan 25, 2018 • 7min
499: How I Lost a Fortune Getting Out of Debt by Todd R. Tresidder with Budgets Are Sexy
Todd R. Tresidder with Budgets Are Sexy shares how he lost a fortune getting out of debt.Episode 499: How I Lost a Fortune Getting Out of Debt by Todd R. Tresidder with Budgets Are Sexy (Real Estate Investing).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/how-i-lost-a-fortune-getting-out-of-debtVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2018 • 7min
498: The Top 9 New Year's Resolutions and Cheap Ways to Keep Them by Marie Hickman with Money Mini Blog
Marie Hickman with Money Mini Blog shares cheap ways to keep your new year's resolutions.Episode 498: The Top 9 New Year's Resolutions and Cheap Ways to Keep Them by Marie Hickman with Money Mini Blog (Frugality).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/creating-habits/top-9-new-years-resolutionsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2018 • 9min
497: Why Bitcoin is Stupid - 2 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares his opinion about Bitcoin. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 497: Why Bitcoin is Stupid - 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Cryptocurreny & Financial Advice).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/2018/01/02/why-bitcoin-is-stupidVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2018 • 11min
496: Why Bitcoin is Stupid - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares his opinion about Bitcoin. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 496: Why Bitcoin is Stupid - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Bitcoin Crypto & Financial Independence).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/2018/01/02/why-bitcoin-is-stupidPlease 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 19, 2018 • 7min
495: The Three Levels of Financial Independence: Because Money is Only Part of the Equation - Pt 2 by Sam - Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares the three levels of financial independence. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 495: The Three Levels of Financial Independence: Because Money is Only Part of the Equation - Pt 2 by Sam - Financial Samurai.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/three-levels-of-financial-independenceVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2018 • 8min
494: The Three Levels of Financial Independence: Because Money is Only Part of the Equation - Pt 1 by Sam - Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares the three levels of financial independence. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 494: The Three Levels of Financial Independence: Because Money is Only Part of the Equation - Pt 1 by Sam - Financial Samurai.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/three-levels-of-financial-independenceVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2018 • 10min
493: Why Is Talking About Money More Taboo Than Sex by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents asks why talking about money is taboo.Episode 493: Why Is Talking About Money More Taboo Than Sex by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents (Learning).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/2017/06/talking-about-money.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

Jan 16, 2018 • 6min
492: How to Deal with Money Regret by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong
Kristin Wong shares how she has dealt with money regret.Episode 492: How to Deal with Money Regret by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Money Challenges & Credit Score).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/how-to-deal-with-money-regretVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2018 • 6min
491: Big Surprise! My Best Financial Tip Is.. by Cait Flanders
Cait Flanders shares her best financial tip. Can you guess what it is?Episode 491: Big Surprise! My Best Financial Tip Is.. by Cait Flanders (Extra Money & Frugal Living).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/2012/11/15/big-surprise-my-best-financial-tip-isVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2018 • 7min
490: Can We Retire in our 40s by Chris Reining
Chris Reining answers a reader's question about early retirement.Episode 490: Can We Retire in our 40s by Chris Reining (Financial Independence & 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/can-we-retire-in-our-40sVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


