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...
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 13, 2023 • 9min
2411: Think Bigger to Motivate Yourself by Tynan on Finding Motivational Opportunities
Tynan encourages us to think bigger as a means of motivating ourselves.Episode 2411: Think Bigger to Motivate Yourself by Tynan on Finding Motivational OpportunitiesTynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: https://tynan.com/bigger 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 13, 2023 • 9min
2410: 4 Reasons You Should Cut (and Keep Cutting) Your Expenses by Robert Morris with Money Mini Blog
Robert Morris of Money Mini Blog provides 4 reasons that you should keep cutting your expenses.Episode 2410: 4 Reasons You Should Cut (and Keep Cutting) Your Expenses by Robert Morris with Money Mini BlogKalen 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: https://moneyminiblog.com/save-money/reasons-to-cut-expenses/ 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 12, 2023 • 10min
2409: [Part 2] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares how to quit your job and travel the world. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2409: [Part 2] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBDCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence.The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/14-months-10000-quit-job-travel-the-world/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 11, 2023 • 10min
2408: [Part 1] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD
Guest Craig Stephens, IT professional, shares how he quit his job to travel 18 countries for 14 months with $10,000. He discusses financial planning, utilizing credit card rewards, overcoming challenges, reflections on 9/11 while traveling, managing finances efficiently, and exploring mini retirements.
Aug 10, 2023 • 10min
2407: How To Invest In Farmland by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Alternate Investment Strategies and REITs
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how to invest in farmlandEpisode 2407: How To Invest In Farmland by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Alternate Investment Strategies and REITsRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/33370/how-to-invest-in-farmland/ 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 9, 2023 • 9min
2406: Get More For Your Money by Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy on Investing in Experiences
Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy talks about getting more for your moneyEpisode 2406: Get More For Your Money by Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy on Investing in ExperiencesLive Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/relationships/get-more-for-your-money/ 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 8, 2023 • 10min
2405: Best Ways to Build an Emergency Fund by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money share the best ways to build an emergency fundEpisode 2405: Best Ways to Build an Emergency Fund by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who MoneyThe co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017.They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities.They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women.The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/building-emergency-fund/ 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 7, 2023 • 11min
2404: Six Percent is the New Four Percent by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Safe Withdrawal Rate
Paula Pant of Afford Anything explains why six percent is the new four percent.Episode 2404: Six Percent is the New Four Percent by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Safe Withdrawal RatePaula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/six-percent-is-the-new-four-percent/ 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 6, 2023 • 11min
2403: Effectively Respond to Danger by Calming Your Daily Worries by Ingrid Y. Helander on How to Stay Calm and Ready
Ingrid Y. Helander tells us how to understand and prepare for the dangers you perceive.Episode 2403: Effectively Respond to Danger by Calming Your Daily Worries by Ingrid Y. Helander on How to Stay Calm and ReadyIngrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy.The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/effectively-respond-to-danger-by-calming-your-daily-worries/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 6, 2023 • 9min
2402: Why Selling Things is a Waste of Your Time by Rose Lounsbury on Time and Money
Rose Lounsbury tells us why selling things is a waste of our time.Episode 2402: Why Selling Things is a Waste of Your Time by Rose Lounsbury on Time and MoneyRose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing.The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/selling-things-waste-time/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
