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Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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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Jan 23, 2022 • 11min
1780: [Part 2] Spend Less - Live More by Leif of Physician On Fire on Intentional Spending & Living
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more. This is part 2 of 2Episode 1780: [Part 2] Spend Less - Live More by Leif of Physician On Fire on Intentional Spending & LivingLeif is a former anesthesiologist, a family man, and a supposed outdoors enthusiast who spends way too much time indoors. Physician on FIRE is a personal finance website he created to inform and inspire both physicians and our patients with insightful writing from a physician who has attained financial independence and the ability to retire early. The site has a triple aim to leave visitors enlightened, educated, and entertained.The original post is located here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/spend-less-live-more/ 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

Jan 22, 2022 • 11min
1779: [Part 1] Spend Less - Live More by Leif of Physician On Fire on Intentional Spending & Living
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more. This is part 1 of 2Episode 1779: [Part 1] Spend Less - Live More by Leif of Physician On Fire on Intentional Spending & LivingLeif is a former anesthesiologist, a family man, and a supposed outdoors enthusiast who spends way too much time indoors. Physician on FIRE is a personal finance website he created to inform and inspire both physicians and our patients with insightful writing from a physician who has attained financial independence and the ability to retire early. The site has a triple aim to leave visitors enlightened, educated, and entertained.The original post is located here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/spend-less-live-more/ Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses — one place to pay and take care of your hardworking team. Get three months free when you run your first payroll by visiting Gusto.com/ofd 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

Jan 21, 2022 • 13min
1778: 3 Reasons You Should Stop Budgeting By The Month by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Financial Goals
Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares 3 reasons why you should stop budgeting by the month.Episode 1778: 3 Reasons You Should Stop Budgeting By The Month by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Financial GoalsNick 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/stop-budgeting-month/ 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

Jan 20, 2022 • 11min
1777: How To Feel Financially Empowered And Make The Best Decisions Possible by Robert Farrington of TheCollegeInvestor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor helps you feel financially empowered and make the best decisions possibleEpisode 1777: How To Feel Financially Empowered And Make The Best Decisions Possible by Robert Farrington of TheCollegeInvestorRobert 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/18032/feel-financially-empowered-make-better-decisions/ 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

Jan 19, 2022 • 11min
1776: The More Runway You Have, The Safer You are by Barney of The Escape Artist Blog on Financial Security & Wellbeing
Barney of The Escape Artist reminds us that the more runway we have, the safer we areEpisode 1776: The More Runway You Have, The Safer You are by Barney of The Escape Artist Blog on Financial Security & WellbeingBarney Whiter writes about money and financial freedom at The Escape Artist. He has a degree in economics, is a qualified chartered accountant and had a 20 year career in corporate finance in London.Most recently, he is providing financial coaching to entrepreneurs, employees, and other people saving and investing towards financial freedom.The original post is located here: https://theescapeartist.me/2021/10/19/the-more-runway-you-have-the-safer-you-are/ 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

Jan 18, 2022 • 14min
1775: The Long Game Always Wins by Kevin of Financial Panther on Compounding Interest & Long-Term Investing
Kevin of Financial Panther reminds you that the long game always winsEpisode 1775: The Long Game Always Wins by Kevin of Financial Panther on Compounding Interest & Long-Term InvestingKevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling.The original post is located here: https://financialpanther.com/the-long-game-always-wins/ 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

Jan 17, 2022 • 12min
1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Total Stock Market Investing
Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you some important information about index fundsEpisode 1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Total Stock Market InvestingKumiko 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/what-you-should-know-about-index-funds/ 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

Jan 16, 2022 • 10min
1773: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment Strategies
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about why to invest even when the market is peaking. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1773: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment StrategiesChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/investing-in-peak-markets/ 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

Jan 15, 2022 • 10min
1772: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment Strategies
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about why to invest even when the market is peaking. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1772: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment StrategiesChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/investing-in-peak-markets/ 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

Jan 14, 2022 • 11min
1771: Emotions of Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist of the Financial Independence Podcast on Early Retirement
The Mad Fientist questions what it means to retire early.Episode 1771: Emotions of Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist of the Financial Independence Podcast on Early RetirementThe Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier.Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast.The original post is located here: http://www.madfientist.com/emotions-of-fi 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


