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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 2, 2023 • 10min
2362: Do I Know Who I Am - Can Anyone Really Answer That Question by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue wonders if anyone can really answer the question of who they truly are.Episode 2362: Do I Know Who I Am - Can Anyone Really Answer That Question by Helene Massicotte of Free To PursueHelene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.The original post is located here:http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/4/25/do-i-know-who-i-am 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 1, 2023 • 9min
2361: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Money by Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken on a Simple Approach to Personal Finance
Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken shares the lazy person's guide to moneyEpisode 2361: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Money by Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken on a Simple Approach to Personal FinanceReady to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity® coach in your corner!As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professionals to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth over the past twelve years.Christine’s books, Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet & Manage Money Like a Boss: A Financial Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, have landed her almost 100 podcast and TV interviews, establishing her as the authority on money and emotions.The original post is located here: https://www.christineluken.com/the-lazy-persons-guide-to-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
Jun 30, 2023 • 9min
2360: Two Roads To Financial Independence by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest Blog on Achieving Financial Independence
Jesse Cramer shares the two roads to financial independenceEpisode 2360: Two Roads To Financial Independence by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest Blog on Achieving Financial IndependenceJesse started The Best Interest in 2018. He was a mechanical engineer by day, working on satellite telescopes. But his passion was to help people improve their personal finances. He began writing to "learn in public," to help people, and to add genuine signal to an otherwise noisy Internet. Fast forward to now. So much has changed. -The Best Interest was nominated for 2022 "Personal Finance Blog of the Year" -Jesse has been on CNBC, MSN, the Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, and more. -Jesse created a book with 30 other personal finance experts contributing a chapter each. -And Jesse left engineering. He now works for a fiduciary wealth management firm with one important mission: helping people achieve their financial goals. The original post is located here: https://bestinterest.blog/two-roads-to-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
Jun 29, 2023 • 9min
2359: As A W-2 Employee, You Pay The Highest Taxes by Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor on Tax Information
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor reminds W-2 employees that they pay the highest taxesEpisode 2359: As A W-2 Employee, You Pay The Highest Taxes by Chris Odegard of The Prolific InvestorChris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money; so you can make work a choice instead of a necessity.The original post is located here: https://theprolificinvestor.net/20-as-a-w-2-employee-you-pay-the-highest-taxes/ 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
Jun 28, 2023 • 10min
2358: The Simple (Unconventional) Way to Form Spending Habits So You Never Have to Think About Your Expenditure Again by Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward helps you form good spending habitsEpisode 2358: The Simple (Unconventional) Way to Form Spending Habits So You Never Have to Think About Your Expenditure Again by Charlie BrownSimple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time. It covers:
Culture and society, especially their influence on our lives
Travel, specifically how travel can shape our perception of what is "normal"
Digital life, questioning our all-encompassing relationship with the online world
Food with a focus on recipes designed around reducing food waste
Highly curated recommendations for the best intentional living content on the internet
The original post is located here: https://themakingofamillionaire.com/the-simple-unconventional-way-to-form-spending-habits-so-you-never-have-to-think-about-your-e66c6424b3b1Visit 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
Jun 27, 2023 • 10min
2357: 10 Lessons About Life and Money After Attending FinCon by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about what he learned after attending FinConEpisode 2357: 10 Lessons About Life and Money After Attending FinCon by Julien Saunders of Rich and RegularJulien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really "feeling" happy with the financial progress they'd made. Their blog became a place where they not only shared in their frustrations, but offered solutions to a richer and happier life. They could not have imagined that just a few years later, they would sign a book deal with the world's largest publisher, Penguin Random House. But that's not all. Their blog has afforded them opportunities to work with incredible brands, world-class media and into the fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship.The original post is located here: https://richandregular.com/10-lessons-about-life-and-money-after-attending-fincon/ 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
Jun 26, 2023 • 11min
2356: MONDAY MASTERY - What Really Happens When You Move Up a Tax Bracket? by Robert Farrington
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about what really happens when you move up a tax bracketEpisode 2356: MONDAY MASTERY - What Really Happens When You Move Up a Tax Bracket? by Robert FarringtonRobert 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/32204/move-up-tax-bracket/ 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
Jun 25, 2023 • 9min
2355: Getting to the Root of Your Anger by Rosalyn Palmer on Understanding Your Emotions
Rosalyn Palmer helps you get to the root of your angerEpisode 2355: Getting to the Root of Your Anger by Rosalyn Palmer on Understanding Your EmotionsRosalyn Palmer is an Emotional Wellbeing Expert, an Advanced Rapid Transformational (RTT) Hypnotherapist and a Certified Coach. Rosalyn was one of the very first to train in RTT with Marisa Peer and has become one of the most sought-after RTT practitioners worldwide.The original post is located here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/getting-to-the-root-of-your-anger/ 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
Jun 25, 2023 • 9min
2354: Taking Advantage of Mr. Bear by JL Collins on Tax Avoidance Investment Strategies
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com talks about taking advantage of Mr. Bear.Episode 2354: Taking Advantage of Mr. Bear by JL Collins on Tax Avoidance Investment StrategiesMr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy.Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog.The original post is located here:https://jlcollinsnh.com/2020/03/09/taking-advantage-of-mr-bear/ 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
Jun 24, 2023 • 11min
2353: 5 Things That Happen When You Stop Buying S*** You Don’t Need by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes
Sarah Von Bargen shares 5 things that happen when you stop buying more than you needEpisode 2353: 5 Things That Happen When You Stop Buying S*** You Don’t Need by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and YesSarah has consulted, strategized, and ghostwritten for hundreds of companies, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. Her clients include fashion labels, authors, life coaches, photographers, restaurants, psychologists, interior designers, and people who wouldn’t want you to know they have a ghostwriter. In addition to writing three books and an e-course, her writing has been featured on Buzzfeed, Forbes.com, Lifehacker, HelloGiggles, MindBodyGreen, Glamour, CLEO and Problogger named her one of 15 bloggers to watch in 2013 The original post is located here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2018/05/stop-buying-shit-you-dont-need.html 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
