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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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Nov 1, 2020 • 10min
1332: Reasons You Should Sell Your Investments by Art of Flex Cents on Long-Term Investing
Art of Flex Cents offers reasons to sell your investments. Episode 1332: Reasons You Should Sell Your Investments by Art of Flex Cents on Long-Term Investing Art is a physical therapist who is not only passionate about health and physical fitness, but also developed a passion for all things personal finance. It all started when his wife and him were thinking about moving out of their parents’ homes and began looking at houses to buy. Knowing that there are others who have reached financial independence changed the outlook of their lives for the better. He couldn’t contain his excitement and created Flexcents as a way to share it with as many people as possible. Both his wife and him are now striving towards financial independence and are creating a life they cannot wait to live each day. The original post is located here: https://www.flexcents.com/reasons-you-should-sell-your-investments/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2020 • 12min
1331: Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Growing the Wealth Gap & Early Retirement
ESI of ESI Money compares and contrasts spending less and earning more. Episode 1331: Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Growing the Wealth Gap & Early Retirement ESI 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/spending-less-versus-earning-more/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020 • 8min
1330: A Savings Strategy that Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on How To Save More Money
Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial gives us a savings strategy that works.Episode 1330: A Savings Strategy that Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on How To Save More MoneyDerick Van Ness is a Wealth Strategist who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. His company, Big Life Financial is focused on removing the mystery and misinformation surrounding money and financial strategy so people can live their BIGGEST LIFE!Derick’s company can help anyone but is specifically focused on small business owners, and has already helped 1000’s of them to create financial certainty and confidence.His mission is to eradicate that fear and fundamentally change the way that people think about and utilize money within the next generation.The original post is located here: https://www.biglifefinancial.com/blog/2017/12/11/a-savings-strategy-that-worksVisit 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 29, 2020 • 12min
1329: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANG
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge asks if value investing is dead.Episode 1329: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANGVitaliy 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/is-value-investing-dead/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 28, 2020 • 12min
1328: Cashing Out Of Stocks To Buy Real Estate: Analyzing The Temptation by Financial Samurai on Asset Allocation
Sam of Financial Samurai analyzes the temptation to cash out of stocks in favor of real estate. Episode 1328: Cashing Out Of Stocks To Buy Real Estate: Analyzing The Temptation by Financial Samurai on Asset Allocation Sam 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/cashing-out-of-stocks-to-buy-real-estate/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020 • 9min
1327: What Low Interest Rates Mean to You by Harry N. Stout of FinancialVerse on Lower Cost Mortgage Expenses
Harry Stout of Financial Verse encourages a personal look at low interest rates.Episode 1327: What Low Interest Rates Mean to You by Harry N. Stout of FinancialVerse on Lower Cost Mortgage ExpensesHarry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, product innovation, and business management. He has over 30 years of financial services industry experience in the U.S. and abroad, working in Europe, Northern Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.Harry is the author of the FinancialVerse books and content. The books include - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money and Today’s Life Insurance - A Protection Took for Your Future. In November 2020 his newest book Today’s Annuity Products - A Tool to Create Protected Lifetime Income will be published. The books are available through the FinancialVerse.com website and at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through other major national book distributors.The original post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/what-low-interest-rates-mean-to-youVisit 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 26, 2020 • 11min
1326: How To Make Early Retirement A Reality For You by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Retiring Early
Tania Brown with Financial Finesse talks about how to make early retirement a reality.Episode 1326: How To Make Early Retirement A Reality For You by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Retiring EarlyAfter 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/2018/10/19/how-to-make-early-retirement-a-reality-for-you/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 25, 2020 • 11min
1325: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com teaches us how to select our asset allocation. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1325: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index InvestingMr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy.Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog.The original post is located here:https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/06/10/stocks-part-xxiii-selecting-your-asset-allocation/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2020 • 10min
1324: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com teaches us how to select our asset allocation. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1324: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index InvestingMr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy.Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog.The original post is located here:https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/06/10/stocks-part-xxiii-selecting-your-asset-allocation/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2020 • 10min
1323: 3 Utterly Obvious Ways To Build Wealth by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Frugality & Debt Payoff
Jeff Rose shares some obvious ways that we can build wealth.Episode 1323: 3 Utterly Obvious Ways To Build Wealth by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Frugality & Debt PayoffJeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur.The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/3-utterly-obvious-ways-to-build-wealth/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
