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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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Oct 3, 2020 • 9min
1303: Rewriting the Money Stories We Tell Ourselves by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Combatting Negative Self-Talk
Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney tells us how to rewrite the money stories we've been telling ourselves.Episode 1303: Rewriting the Money Stories We Tell Ourselves by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Combatting Negative Self-TalkDawn 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/rewriting-the-money-stories-we-tell-ourselves/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 2, 2020 • 10min
1302: Manage Your Time Improve Your Finances by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Financial Planning
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully tells us how to improve our finances by better managing our time.Episode 1302: Manage Your Time Improve Your Finances by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Financial PlanningAndrea 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/manage-your-time-improve-your-finances/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 1, 2020 • 12min
1301: The Real Benefit of Being Rich by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Freedom & Gratitude
Mr. Money Mustache unveils the real benefit of being rich.Episode 1301: The Real Benefit of Being Rich by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Freedom & GratitudeMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2019/04/11/the-real-benefit-of-being-rich/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 30, 2020 • 8min
Bonus: About Diania Merriam of EconoMe
Introducing the new host of Optimal Finance Daily, Diania Merriam.Bonus: About Diania Merriam of EconoMeDiania Merriam is the creator of EconoMe, a one-day conference aimed at showcasing a new American dream. Diania aggressively paid off $30,000, found a passion for pursing FI, walked the Camino (nearly 500 miles), and saves ~60% of her income.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 30, 2020 • 9min
1300: Why Keeping Financial Strategy Simple Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on Money Management
Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial talks about why it's best to keep your financial strategy simple.Episode 1300: Why Keeping Financial Strategy Simple Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on Money ManagementDerick 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/2018/7/1/why-keeping-financial-strategy-simple-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
Sep 29, 2020 • 7min
1299: How to Invest: Meaning and the 3 Circles by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Picking The Right Stocks
Phil Town of Rule One Investing shares a unique perspective on how to invest with meaning.Episode 1299: How to Invest: Meaning and the 3 Circles by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Picking The Right StocksPhil Town's portfolio has been ranked No. 1 by the American Association for Individual Investors when it produced a 50% rate of return. He has a passion for investing that is hard to beat and he wants to share it with you. Phil has written three New York Times #1 Best-Selling Investment Books, Rule #1, Payback Time, and Invested, and he's been invited to speak on TV shows on CNBC, FOX, and MSNBC.The original post is located here:https://www.ruleoneinvesting.com/blog/how-to-invest/how-to-invest-meaning-the-three-circles/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 28, 2020 • 8min
1298: How I Used the Principles of Minimalism to Make $8,000 by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Decluttering
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely tells us how minimalism helped her earn $8000.Episode 1298: How I Used the Principles of Minimalism to Make $8,000 by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on DeclutteringEmma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons.The original post is located here:http://simpleslowlovely.com/how-i-used-minimalism-to-make-money/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, 2020 • 8min
1297: [Part 2] How to Talk about Money with Your Significant Other by Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be Rich offers tips on how to talk about finances with your significant other. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1297: [Part 2] How to Talk about Money with Your Significant Other by Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be RichRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more.Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-money-with-your-significant-other/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, 2020 • 9min
1296: [Part 1] How to Talk about Money with Your Significant Other by Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be Rich offers tips on how to talk about finances with your significant other. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1296: [Part 1] How to Talk about Money with Your Significant Other by Kristin Wong with I Will Teach You To Be RichRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more.Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-money-with-your-significant-other/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 25, 2020 • 9min
1295: A Healthy Reminder That Stocks Don't Always Go Up by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Investment Advice
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad reminds us about the reality of gains in the stock market.Episode 1295: A Healthy Reminder That Stocks Don't Always Go Up by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Investment AdviceCraig 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/healthy-reminder-stocks-go-down/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
