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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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Mar 13, 2022 • 10min
1829: [Part 2] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving Cash
Nick True of Mapped Out Money reminds us of three habits that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1829: [Part 2] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving CashNick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity.The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/3-habits-that-are-costing-you-hundreds-of-thousands/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2022 • 10min
1828: [Part 1] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving Cash
Nick True of Mapped Out Money reminds us of three habits that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1828: [Part 1] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving CashNick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity.The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/3-habits-that-are-costing-you-hundreds-of-thousands/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 11, 2022 • 9min
1827: Downhill Racing Meets Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Stock Market Valuations
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares his thoughts on when downhill racing meets value investing.Episode 1827: Downhill Racing Meets Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Stock Market ValuationsVitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages.The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/downhill-racing-meets-value-investing/ 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 10, 2022 • 14min
1826: The Truth About Investment “News” Channels - Don’t Fall For Them by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey encourages you not to fall for investment "news" channelsEpisode 1826: The Truth About Investment “News” Channels - Don’t Fall For Them 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/blog/the-truth-about-investment-news-channels-dont-fall-for-them 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
Mar 9, 2022 • 12min
1825: Life Without the Constraints of Time and Money by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Lifestyle Design
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about life without the constraints of time and moneyEpisode 1825: Life Without the Constraints of Time and Money by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Lifestyle DesignCraig 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/life-without-constraints-time-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
Mar 8, 2022 • 13min
1824: How Does Mental Health Affect Your Financial Health by Lyle Soloman with Fiology on Improving Financial Wellness
Lyle Soloman with Fiology discusses how mental health affects your financial healthEpisode 1824: How Does Mental Health Affect Your Financial Health by Lyle Soloman with Fiology on Improving Financial WellnessFiology is an educational resource designed to teach you about Financial Independence (FI). They have scoured the internet to find content from the best and brightest of the FI community and have created lessons covering the critical concepts of FI.In addition, there is original content, financial coach references, and real money stories from real people from the Financial Independence Community.The original post is located here: https://www.fiology.com/mental-health-financial-health/ 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 7, 2022 • 11min
1823: The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynan on Simple Living & Frugality
Tynan shares his thoughts on the zero cost lifestyle.Episode 1823: The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynan on Simple Living & FrugalityTynan 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: http://tynan.com/the-zero-cost-lifestyle 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
Mar 6, 2022 • 10min
1822: 3 Financial Worries That Didn’t Exist For Your Parents by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Changing Financial Field
Emily Guy Birken of PT Money shares 3 financial worries that didn't exist for our parentsEpisode 1822: 3 Financial Worries That Didn’t Exist For Your Parents by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Changing Financial FieldPTMoney.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/financial-worries-for-millenials/ 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
Mar 5, 2022 • 10min
1821: Building Credit - How To and Why It’s Important by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents tells you how to build credit and why it's importantEpisode 1821: Building Credit - How To and Why It’s Important by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of CentsMichelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2012/06/building-credit.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
Mar 4, 2022 • 13min
1820: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wanderer of Millenial Revolution on Investing Strategies
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about preferred sharesEpisode 1820: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wanderer of Millenial Revolution on Investing StrategiesWanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves.The original post can be seen here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/yield-shield/the-yield-shield-preferred-shares/ 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
