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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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Aug 22, 2023 • 10min
2421: The Diminishing Returns of More Hard Work by Dr. James Dahle with Physician on Fire
Dr. James M. Dahle of The White Coat Investor talks about the diminishing returns of more hard workEpisode 2421: The Diminishing Returns of More Hard Work by Dr. James Dahle with Physician on FireThe White Coat Investor is the most widely-read, physician-specific personal finance and investing website in the world. It is the premier resource for high-income professionals looking for unbiased information about all things financial or simply a referral to a trusted professional providing good advice at a fair price. What started as a simple blog has grown into a multi-media company that will provide you the financial information you need in whatever format you prefer.The original post can be found here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/diminishing-returns-work/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023 • 9min
2420: Love and Money: Do Savers Seek Spenders? by April Dykman of Get Rich Slowly on Couples Spending
April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly talks about couples spendingEpisode 2420: Love and Money: Do Savers Seek Spenders? by April Dykman of Get Rich Slowly on Couples SpendingJ.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: https://www.getrichslowly.org/love-and-money-do-savers-seek-spenders/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023 • 9min
2419: I Stopped Trying to be Perfect and My Budget Thanked Me for It by Kumiko of The Budget Mom
Kumiko of The Budget Mom stopped trying to be perfect and her budget thanked her for it.Episode 2419: I Stopped Trying to be Perfect and My Budget Thanked Me for It by Kumiko of The Budget MomKumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/i-stopped-trying-to-be-perfect-and-my-budget-thanked-me-for-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023 • 10min
2418: Don't Make The Perfect the Enemy of The Good by Mark Fisher of MarkFisherFitness on Exercise Progress
Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness warns you not to make the perfect enemy of the good.Episode 2418: Don't Make The Perfect the Enemy of The Good by Mark Fisher of MarkFisherFitness on Exercise ProgressMark Fisher Fitness helps people who hate gyms find a fitness home they actually love. They offer classes, semi-private training, and six week transformation programs. Whether you've tried everything and never found a lovematch, or never even been to a gym at all, look no further.The original post is located here: https://markfisherfitness.com/dont-make-the-perfect-the-enemy-of-the-good/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2023 • 9min
2417: Why Following Your Dreams Will Make You Free by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Dreams vs. Stability
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why following your dreams will make you freeEpisode 2417: Why Following Your Dreams Will Make You Free by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Dreams vs. StabilityWanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves.The original post can be seen here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/freedom/why-following-your-dreams-will-make-you-free/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023 • 12min
2416: Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons in Marriage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Finance and Marriage
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about the pros and cons of having a joint bank accountEpisode 2416: Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons in Marriage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Finance and MarriageAndy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come.In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC NewsThe original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/joint-bank-account-pros-and-cons/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023 • 10min
2415: How I Almost Committed Financial Suicide by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Overspending on a Home
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how she almost committed financial suicideEpisode 2415: How I Almost Committed Financial Suicide by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Overspending on a HomeLisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right.She and her husband are known as Mr. & Mrs. Mad Money Monster on the site. They pride themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence.The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2015/10/02/how-i-almost-committed-financial-suicide/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023 • 10min
2414: Passing On Your Money Skills by Tania Brown of Financial Finesse on Teaching Kids About Money and Adulthood
Tania Brown with Financial Finesse talks about passing on your money skillsEpisode 2414: Passing On Your Money Skills by Tania Brown of Financial Finesse on Teaching Kids About Money and AdulthoodAfter years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s.This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce.They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives.The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2015/05/05/8717/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023 • 10min
2413: A Reminder: You Probably Make A Lot More Than You Think by Kevin of Financial Panther on Money Perspective
Kevin of Financial Panther reminds you that you probably make a lot more than you thinkEpisode 2413: A Reminder: You Probably Make A Lot More Than You Think by Kevin of Financial Panther on Money PerspectiveKevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling.The original post is located here: https://financialpanther.com/reminder-probably-make-lot-think/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023 • 12min
2412: How To Buy Real Estate With A Self-Directed IRA by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt
Courtney Luke teaches you how to buy real estate with a self-directed IRAEpisode 2412: How To Buy Real Estate With A Self-Directed IRA by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your DebtArrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission to help people get out of debt and start building wealth on any income. There are three main areas of focus for Arrest Your Debt: 1. To provide trustworthy personal finance information to first responders. 2. To help first responders take control of their money and get out of debt. And 3. To provide valuable resources and references to first responders to help them grow their nest eggs and enjoy the retirement they deserve. Since 2009 when they started their journey toward financial literacy, they’ve been featured on MarketWatch, Forbes, Fox Business, Experian, MSN, Ladders, and USA TodayThe original post is located here: https://arrestyourdebt.com/buy-real-estate-with-a-self-directed-ira/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
