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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 5, 2022 • 10min
1949: 10 Ways to Meet Minimum Spending Requirements For Credit Card Bonuses by Philip Taylor of PT Money
Philip Taylor with PT Money shares 10 ways to meet minimum spending requirements for credit card bonusesEpisode 1949: 10 Ways to Meet Minimum Spending Requirements For Credit Card Bonuses by Philip Taylor of PT MoneyPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/ways-to-meet-minimum-spending-requirements/ 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 4, 2022 • 11min
1948: Can You Figure Out What This Woman Earns? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything asks if you can figure out how much this woman earns.Episode 1948: Can You Figure Out What This Woman Earns? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Earning Potential & Financial FreedomPaula 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/how-much-does-she-earn/ 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 3, 2022 • 11min
1947: How to Teach Kids Where Money Comes From by Kalen Bruce
Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout helps you teach kids where money comes fromEpisode 1947: How to Teach Kids Where Money Comes From by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Good Money Habits for KidsKalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the world with a solid knowledge of finances. The ultimate goal and vision of Freedom Sprout: To sprout a future of financial freedom for 1,000,000 children.The original post is located here: https://freedomsprout.com/where-money-comes-from/ 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 3, 2022 • 12min
1946: [Part 2] How I Survived Medical Debt by Andrea Joy
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how she survived medical debt. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1946: [Part 2] How I Survived Medical Debt by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Preparing For Healthcare CrisesAndrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to financial freedom.The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-i-survived-medical-debt 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 2, 2022 • 12min
1945: [Part 1] How I Survived Medical Debt by Andrea Joy
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how she survived medical debt. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1945: [Part 1] How I Survived Medical Debt by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Preparing For Healthcare CrisesAndrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to financial freedom.The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-i-survived-medical-debt 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 1, 2022 • 9min
1944: How to Start Investing: Simple Four-Step Investing For Beginners Guide by Mr. Finer
Mr. Finer shares a four-step approach to get started with investingEpisode 1944: How to Start Investing: Simple Four-Step Investing For Beginners Guide by Mr. FinerMr. Finer is a normal salaried employee who achieved FI with no side hustle or other income sources. After spending a decade without any plan, he started pursuing FI in his 30s, and achieved it at 40. He created his blog to share experiences, mistakes, successes, benefits, positives, and negatives from his journey.The original post is located here: https://mrfiner.com/how-to-start-investing-simple-four-step-investing-for-beginners-guide/ 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, 2022 • 13min
1943: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Sean Mullaney
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about luck, credit, and the FIRE movementEpisode 1943: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Building Your Financial FutureSean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-only financial planning.Sean established Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. after a lengthy career in public accounting. He worked in the tax departments of both Deloitte & Touche and PwC, including over 6 years in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice.Sean is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an associate member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Sean has degrees in accounting, law, and taxation and a certificate in financial planning. The original post is located here: https://fitaxguy.com/2020/12/ 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, 2022 • 9min
1942: 5 Ways to Tackle Debt While Federal Student Loans Are Deferred by Kelly Sjostrom
Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal Coaching provides 5 ways to tackle debt while federal student loans are deferredEpisode 1942: 5 Ways to Tackle Debt While Federal Student Loans Are Deferred by Kelly Sjostrom of Money Gal CoachingBefore we can experience the freedom of building wealth, many of us have to remove the chains of debt. For Kelly Blodgett, she graduated with 60k in student loan debt. She faithfully made her school loan payment for 8 years. She was astonished at how little she had paid down during that time, so she decided to get aggressive and attack her debt. Over the next 20 months, she paid off the remaining $46,514.91 and now is a financial coach helping others to build a solid financial future through Money Gal Coaching.The original post is located here: https://www.moneygalcoaching.com/minimoneyblog/5-ways-to-tackle-debt-while-federal-student-loans-are-deferred 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, 2022 • 11min
1941: How to Find the Right Financial Advisor For You by Dawn Starks
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro helps you find the right financial advisor Episode 1941: How to Find the Right Financial Advisor For You by Dawn Starks of Simple Money ProDawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg.The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-hire-a-financial-advisor/ 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 27, 2022 • 9min
1940: 8 Tips to Protect Your Marriage While Paying Off Debt by Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky of The Budget Mom shares 8 tips to protect your marriage while paying off debtEpisode 1940: 8 Tips to Protect Your Marriage While Paying Off Debt by Barbara Delinsky 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/8-tips-to-protect-your-marriage-while-paying-off-debt/ 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


