Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares pros and cons of paying off your house early.Episode 449: Should I Pay Off My House Early - Pros and Cons by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents (Mortgage).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/2013/04/should-i-pay-off-my-house-early.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 6 steps to have healthy finances in your relationship.Episode 448: 6 Key Steps to Healthy Finances in Your Relationship by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits.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/six-steps-to-healthy-finances-in-your-relationshipPlease 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

The Mad Fientist goes under the microscope with his own finances. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 447: Under the Microscope: The Mad Fientist - Part 2 by The Mad Fientist of The Financial Independence Podcast (Case Study).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: http://www.madfientist.com/under-the-microscope-mad-fientistVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mad Fientist goes under the microscope with his own finances. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 446: Under the Microscope: The Mad Fientist - Part 1 by The Mad Fientist (Reach Financial Independence & Early Retirement).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: http://www.madfientist.com/under-the-microscope-mad-fientistPlease 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

Sam of Financial Samurai shares his opinion on credit cards and using them the right way.Episode 445: Are Credit Cards Weapons of Mass Financial Destruction by Sam of Financial Samurai (The Right Way to Use Credit Cards).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/are-credit-cards-weapons-of-mass-financial-destructionVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Guy Birken with PT Money shares how to help your teenager begin to build credit responsibly.Episode 444: How to Help Your Teenager Begin to Build Credit Responsibly by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money (Family and Credit Cards).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/teenager-build-creditPlease 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

J.D. Roth of Money Boss shares a real-world example of spending & withdrawals during early retirement. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 443: Spending and Withdrawals During Early Retirement: A Real-World Example - Part 2 by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (Learning).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://moneyboss.com/spending-withdrawals-early-retirement-real-world-exampleVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth of Money Boss shares a real-world example of spending & withdrawals during early retirement. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 442: Spending and Withdrawals During Early Retirement: A Real-World Example - Part 1 by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (Investing).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://moneyboss.com/spending-withdrawals-early-retirement-real-world-examplePlease 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

Guest author Natalie Sisson on Becoming Minimalist shares her own story of minimalism.Episode 441: Choosing Freedom by Natalie Sisson with Becoming Minimalist (Financial Independence).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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/choosing-freedomVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares how to save $1000 in just 3 days.Episode 440: Challenge: Save $1,000 in Just 3 Days by Chris Reining (Saving Money & Budgeting).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/save-1000Please 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