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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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Apr 8, 2023 • 11min
2265: Tax Lien Investing: Can You Make Good Money? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock
Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money talk about whether or not you can make money from tax lien investingEpisode 2265: Tax Lien Investing: Can You Make Good Money? by Vicki Cook and Amy BlacklockThe 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/tax-lien-investing-make-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
Apr 7, 2023 • 9min
2264: What Are the Moral Implications of Spending? by JD Roth
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly talks about the moral implications of spendingEpisode 2264: What Are the Moral Implications of Spending? by JD RothJ.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/ask-the-readers-what-are-the-moral-implications-of-spending/ 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
Apr 6, 2023 • 10min
2263: The Value of Growing Your Career is Worth Millions More Than I Thought by ESI of ESI Money
ESI of ESI Money talks about the high value of growing your careerEpisode 2263: The Value of Growing Your Career is Worth Millions More Than I Thought 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/the-value-of-growing-your-career-is-worth-millions-more-than-i-thought/ 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
Apr 5, 2023 • 9min
2262: How to Avoid Career Opportunity Costs by Jacob Lund Fisker
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme teaches you how to avoid career opportunity costsEpisode 2262: How to Avoid Career Opportunity Costs by Jacob Lund FiskerJacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life.The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/how-to-avoid-career-opportunity-costs.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
Apr 4, 2023 • 11min
2261: [Part 2] ABCs of Wealth by Vicki Robin
Vicki Robin with Resilient Living discusses the ABCs of wealth. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2261: [Part 2] ABCs of Wealth by Vicki RobinAn important message Laura wants to emphasize for her readers is that leading a rich and resilient life requires more than just a solid financial portfolio. She created Rich and Resilient Living to share resources and inspiration that can foster lasting abundance and well-being in our lives, our communities, and for all of the creatures with which we share our beautiful planet.It is this foundation of multiple forms of wealth and capital that gives her the confidence to earn, manage, and invest her money and live life in ways that truly align with her values. She is also pursuing financial freedom on her own terms.The original post is located here: https://www.richandresilientliving.com/abcs-of-wealth-guest-post-by-vicki-robin/Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2023 • 11min
2260: [Part 1] ABCs of Wealth by Vicki Robin
Vicki Robin with Resilient Living discusses the ABCs of wealth. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2260: [Part 1] ABCs of Wealth by Vicki RobinAn important message Laura wants to emphasize for her readers is that leading a rich and resilient life requires more than just a solid financial portfolio. She created Rich and Resilient Living to share resources and inspiration that can foster lasting abundance and well-being in our lives, our communities, and for all of the creatures with which we share our beautiful planet.It is this foundation of multiple forms of wealth and capital that gives her the confidence to earn, manage, and invest her money and live life in ways that truly align with her values. She is also pursuing financial freedom on her own terms.The original post is located here: https://www.richandresilientliving.com/abcs-of-wealth-guest-post-by-vicki-robin/Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2023 • 10min
2259: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn Palmer
Rosalyn Palmer offers crucial information about the loneliness epidemic.Episode 2259: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn PalmerRosalyn Palmer is an Emotional Well being 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/tackling-loneliness/ 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
Apr 2, 2023 • 10min
2258: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why only the poor or super rich say money can't buy happiness.Episode 2258: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial SamuraiSam 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/only-the-poor-or-super-rich-say-money-cant-buy-happiness/ 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
Apr 1, 2023 • 12min
2257: The Most Common Reasons People File for Bankruptcy by the DebtMD Team
The DebtMD team shares the most common reasons people file for bankruptcyEpisode 2257: The Most Common Reasons People File for Bankruptcy by the DebtMD TeamWith the right information, you can take charge of your finances. DebtMD helps people pay off all types of debt by connecting them with the professional help they need to become debt free. Featured in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, and Fox BusinessThe original post is located here: https://debtmd.com/blog/reasons-for-bankruptcy 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
Mar 31, 2023 • 10min
2256: 9 Tips to Simplify Your Finances by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 9 tips to simplify your financesEpisode 2256: 9 Tips to Simplify Your Finances by J. MoneyJ. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys.He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later!The original post is located here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/tips-to-simplify-finances/ 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
