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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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Jul 19, 2023 • 10min
2382: [Part 2] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI Money
ESI of ESI Money talks about how The Game of Life teaches personal finance. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2382: [Part 2] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI MoneyESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there.The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/how-the-game-of-life-teaches-personal-finance/ 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
Jul 18, 2023 • 10min
2381: [Part 1] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI Money
ESI of ESI Money talks about how The Game of Life teaches personal finance. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2381: [Part 1] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI MoneyESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there.The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/how-the-game-of-life-teaches-personal-finance/ 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
Jul 17, 2023 • 12min
2380: The Red Queen of Investing by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Realities of Investing
Nick Maggiulli talks about the realities of investingEpisode 2380: MONDAY MASTERY - The Red Queen of Investing by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Realities of InvestingThe goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information available. Ultimately, Nick wants you to act smarter and live richer. As a result, this blog will cover ideas such as:-What to expect from financial markets-How to think about risk-How to time investment purchases-How to find good information and ignore bad information-How to organize and manage your finances-The best ways to increase your long-term wealthAnd much, much more.Though the ideas presented on this blog won’t revolutionize finance, they will provide you with a different perspective on money that you can use in your everyday life. Nick is sure of this because of the hundreds of hours of research that went into the more than 300 posts currently published on this blog.The original post is located here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-red-queen-of-investing/ 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
Jul 16, 2023 • 9min
2379: A Couple's Guide to Complaining by John Beaty with the Gottman Institute on Conflict Resolution in Relationships
John Beaty with The Gottman Institute instructs couples on how to properly complain.Episode 2379: A Couple's Guide to Complaining by John Beaty with the Gottman Institute on Conflict Resolution in RelationshipsThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriageThe original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/a-couples-guide-to-complaining/ 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
Jul 16, 2023 • 11min
2378: Is Your Relationship with Money Broken By The Finance Twins on Being Rich versus Being Wealthy
The Finance Twins wonder if your relationship with money is broken.Episode 2378: Is Your Relationship with Money Broken By The Finance Twins on Being Rich versus Being WealthyCamilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom.The original post is located here:https://thefinancetwins.com/our-relationship-with-money-is-broken/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
Jul 15, 2023 • 11min
2377: Building a Diversified Bond Portfolio by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about building a diversified bond portfolioEpisode 2377: Building a Diversified Bond Portfolio by Robert Farrington of The College InvestorRobert 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/1208/building-a-diversified-bond-portfolio/ 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
Jul 14, 2023 • 10min
2376: How Misplaced Financial Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses by Len Penzo
Len Penzo talks about the risks of bad financial prioritiesEpisode 2376: How Misplaced Financial Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses by Len PenzoLen Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and honored with two Plutus Awards for Best Personal Finance Blog. Len’s personal finance articles have been featured in the New York Times, MSN, Business Insider, Money, Time, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! Finance, CBS MoneyWatch and Clark Howard, just to name a few. His focus is on the importance of personal responsibility — not only for our personal finances, but also for everything else we do in life.The original post is located here: https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id1591-how-misplaced-priorities-lead-to-lame-financial-excuses-2.html 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
Jul 13, 2023 • 10min
2375: Who is Eligible For an FHA Loan? by Andrew of Dollar After Dollar
Andrew of Dollar After Dollar tells us who is eligible for an FHA loanEpisode 2375: Who is Eligible For an FHA Loan? by Andrew of Dollar After DollarAndrew is the founder of Dollar After Dollar, a website dedicated to helping readers improve their finances through better personal finance decisions and entrepreneurship. He also founded and hosts the podcast entitled The Personal Finance PodcastThe original post is located here: https://www.dollarafterdollar.com/who-is-eligible-for-an-fha-loan/ 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
Jul 12, 2023 • 10min
2374: How To Teach A Curious Friend About Financial Independence by A Purple Life
A Purple Life helps you teach your friends about financial independenceEpisode 2374: How To Teach A Curious Friend About Financial Independence by A Purple LifeA Purple Life was started by an anonymous writer in 2015. They hatched a plan to retire in 10 years at 35, and with the help of decreased spending, increased wages, and geoarbitrage, they reached their goal in half the time and retired in 2020 at age 30. A Purple Life catalogues their journey to and through early retirementThe original post is located here: https://apurplelife.com/2019/04/16/how-to-teach-a-curious-friend-about-financial-independence/ 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
Jul 11, 2023 • 12min
2373: How to Retire in Under Ten Years by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to retire in under 10 yearsEpisode 2373: How to Retire in Under Ten Years by Christina Browning of Our Rich JourneyAmon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, and investing money so that they could grow enough wealth in their investments to never have to work again.And, guess what? They did it! At the age of 39, they reached financial independence, quit their jobs, and retired!If you’re interested in learning how to save, make and invest money on the road to financial independence and retiring early (i.e., FIRE) - their site is for you!Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more how-to videos on how to make, save, and invest more money in the pursuit of financial independence.The original post is located here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/how-to-retire-in-under-ten-years 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
