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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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Oct 5, 2021 • 12min
1670: Diversifying Your Emergency Fund by Kevin of Financial Panther on Creating Good Financial Principles
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about diversifying your emergency fundEpisode 1670: Diversifying Your Emergency Fund by Kevin of Financial Panther on Creating Good Financial PrinciplesKevin 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/diversifying-your-emergency-fund/ 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

Oct 4, 2021 • 11min
1669: The Budget - The Ultimate Life Design Tool by Alacias Enger of My Sense With Cents on Personal Finance Olympics
Alacias Enger discusses how having a budget is the ultimate life design tool Episode 1669: The Budget - The Ultimate Life Design Tool by Alacias Enger of My Sense With Cents on Personal Finance Olympics Sense with Cents chronicles Alacias' journey using Law of Attraction while pursuing Financial Independence, and the belief that everyone can win with money. She believes that mindset, emotion, and financial knowledge are the keys to success. All opinions are her own and do not constitute financial advice. The original post is located here: http://www.mysensewithcents.com/2021/06/the-budget-ultimate-life-design-tool.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

Oct 3, 2021 • 10min
1668: Demystifying Financial Related Stress by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Financial Anxiety
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist demystifies finance-related stress Episode 1668: Demystifying Financial Related Stress by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Financial Anxiety Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/money-stress/ 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

Oct 2, 2021 • 11min
1667: Lottery Lump Sum Versus Annuity by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Analyzing Your Financial Situation
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack breaks down the best way to collect lottery winnings or large inheritances Episode 1667: Lottery Lump Sum Versus Annuity by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Analyzing Your Financial Situation Mike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement. The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2021-08-22-Lottery-Lump-Sum-vs-Annuity/ 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

Oct 1, 2021 • 12min
1666: Your Budget is Like a Leaking Ship by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme on Debt & Investing Success
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme compares American consumption to a wooden ship. Episode 1666: Your Budget is Like a Leaking Ship by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme on Debt & Investing Success Jacob 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/your-budget-is-like-sinking-ship.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

Sep 30, 2021 • 12min
1665: [Part 2] Running Low in Retirement - Income Strategies by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares income strategies for when you're running low in retirement. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1665: [Part 2] Running Low in Retirement - Income Strategies by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/running-low-in-retirement-income-strategies/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group 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

Sep 29, 2021 • 12min
1664: [Part 1] Running Low in Retirement - Income Strategies by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I retire Yet
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares income strategies for when you're running low in retirement. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1664: [Part 1] Running Low in Retirement - Income Strategies by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/running-low-in-retirement-income-strategies/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group 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

Sep 28, 2021 • 11min
1663: How To Budget After Bankruptcy by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Rebuilding Financial Sustainability
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares ways to budget after bankruptcyEpisode 1663: How To Budget After Bankruptcy by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Rebuilding Financial SustainabilityKalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/budgeting/budget-after-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

Sep 27, 2021 • 10min
1662: How To Put Your Finances On Auto-Pilot by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Simplifying Your Finances
Tania Brown with Financial Finesse tells you how to put your finances on autopilotEpisode 1662: How To Put Your Finances On Auto-Pilot by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Simplifying Your FinancesAfter years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s.This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce.They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives.The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/03/26/how-to-put-your-finances-on-auto-pilot/ 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

Sep 26, 2021 • 11min
1661: 11 Ways to Save Money by Andy with JenHayes.me on Ways to Be Frugal and Live A Debt Free Life
Andy with Jen Hayes.me shares 11 ways to save money Episode 1661: 11 Ways to Save Money by Andy with JenHayes.me on Ways to Be Frugal and Live A Debt Free Life A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//11-ways-to-save-money/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group 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


