

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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 10, 2020 • 7min
1036: How To Become Financially Stable and Keep The Job You Love by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares how to become financially stable and keep the job you love.Episode 1036: How To Become Financially Stable and Keep The Job You Love 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/2014/09/how-to-become-financially-stable-and-keep-the-job-you-love.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2020 • 9min
1035: Welcome To The Age Of Abundance by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on How To Live A Rich Life
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares his thoughts on the age of abundance.Episode 1035: Welcome To The Age Of Abundance by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on How To Live A Rich LifeRamit 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/welcome-to-the-age-of-abundance/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2020 • 8min
1034: Is It Risky Borrowing Money To Invest? by Chris Reining on Margin Investing & Investment Portfolio Advice
Chris Reining shares if it is risky to borrow money to invest.Episode 1034: Is It Risky Borrowing Money To Invest? by Chris Reining on Margin Investing & Investment Portfolio AdviceChris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/is-it-risky-borrowing-money-to-invest/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2020 • 9min
1033: Stocks -- Part XXVII: Why I Don't Like Dollar Cost Averaging by JL Collins on Risks & Rewards of Market Investing
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares why he doesn't like dollar cost averaging.Episode 1033: Stocks -- Part XXVII: Why I Don't Like Dollar Cost Averaging by JL Collins on Risks & Rewards of Market 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 posts are located here:https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/11/12/stocks-part-xxvii-why-i-dont-like-dollar-cost-averaging/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2020 • 7min
1032: Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke? by Jen of Frugal Millennial on How To Spend Money Wisely
Jen of Frugal Millennial asks if being too frugal is making you broke.Episode 1032: Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke? by Jen of Frugal Millennial on How To Spend Money WiselyA 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.frugal-millennial.com//is-being-too-frugal-making-you-broke/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2020 • 8min
1031: How to Handle Feeling Overworked & Overwhelmed by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on How To Balance Your Life
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how to handle feeling overworked and overwhelmed.Episode 1031: How to Handle Feeling Overworked & Overwhelmed by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on How To Balance Your LifePaula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/how-to-handle-feeling-overworked-overwhelmed/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2020 • 8min
1030: The Five Biggest Myths About Saving Money? by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on How to Save Money to Retire
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse shares the five biggest myths about saving money.Episode 1030: The Five Biggest Myths About Saving Money? by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on How to Save Money to RetireAfter 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/2015/12/10/the-five-biggest-myths-about-saving-money/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2020 • 8min
1029: Three Fund Portfolio - Investing Made Easy by The Finance Twins on Wealth Management & Simple Investment Decisions
The Finance Twins on investing made easy with a three fund portfolio.Episode 1029: Three Fund Portfolio - Investing Made Easy by The Finance Twins on Wealth Management & Simple Investment DecisionsCamilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom.The original post is located here:https://thefinancetwins.com/three-fund-portfolio-investing-made-easy/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2020 • 10min
1028: Increase Your TRUE Hourly Wage Every Day with the THW Penalty Habit & Why Your Raise in Pay May be an Illusion
2 short posts from Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage where he shares how to increase your true hourly wage every day and why your raise in pay may be an illusion.Episode 1028: Increase Your TRUE Hourly Wage Every Day with the THW Penalty Habit & Why Your Raise in Pay May be an IllusionKyle Mast is a husband, father, financial planner, real estate investor, and lover of good conversations over coffee. He lives just south of Portland, Oregon. He launched True Hourly Wage to be able to help more people than he is able to serve individually in his financial planning practice. His hope is that you are able to find at least one idea or concept from his writing that will improve your financial and personal life today and well into the future.The original posts are located here: https://www.truehourlywage.com/thw-blog/increase-your-true-hourly-wage-every-day-with-the-thw-penalty-habit & https://www.truehourlywage.com/thw-blog/why-your-raise-at-work-may-be-an-illusionPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1, 2020 • 7min
1027: Learning to Use Money as a Tool by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Using Money As A Means To Save Time
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares his thoughts on learning to use money as a tool.Episode 1027: Learning to Use Money as a Tool by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Using Money As A Means To Save TimeJ.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate.The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/learning-to-use-money-as-a-tool/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


