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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 1, 2019 • 9min
937: [Part 2] You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks by Grumpus Maximus on Husband and Wife & Financial Goals
Grumpus Maximus shares his thoughts on teaching an old dog new tricks. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 937: [Part 2] You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks by Grumpus Maximus on Husband and Wife & Financial Goals Grumpus Maximus is a 40 something US military officer with 19 years of active duty service under my belt. He's spent over four years of that career either deployed or stationed in the Middle East, and another three years stationed in Europe. As he travels to his family's mostly unintentional path to FI, he wants to share his knowledge. Anyone who is eligible for a defined benefit pension could easily implement their own goal to achieve FI. Grumpus Maximus' path is not only replicable, but easily built and improved upon. The original post is located here: https://grumpusmaximus.com/you-can-teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2019 • 8min
936: [Part 1] You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks by Grumpus Maximus on How To Deal with Money in Marriage
Grumpus Maximus shares his thoughts on teaching an old dog new tricks. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 936: [Part 1] You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks by Grumpus Maximus on How To Deal with Money in Marriage Grumpus Maximus is a 40 something US military officer with 19 years of active duty service under my belt. He's spent over four years of that career either deployed or stationed in the Middle East, and another three years stationed in Europe. As he travels to his family's mostly unintentional path to FI, he wants to share his knowledge. Anyone who is eligible for a defined benefit pension could easily implement their own goal to achieve FI. Grumpus Maximus' path is not only replicable, but easily built and improved upon. The original post is located here: https://grumpusmaximus.com/you-can-teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2019 • 7min
935: How To Find A Bargain When Making A Big Purchase by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on Spending Plans
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse shares how to find a bargain when making a big purchase. Episode 935: How To Find A Bargain When Making A Big Purchase by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on Spending Plans After 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/2017/11/10/how-to-find-a-bargain-when-making-a-big-purchase/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2019 • 9min
934: Use These Psychological Tricks to Spend Money Wisely by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Buyer's Remorse
Emily Guy Birken with PT Money shares some psychological tricks to spend money wisely.Episode 934: Use These Psychological Tricks to Spend Money Wisely by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Buyer's RemorsePTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/psychological-tricks-to-avoid-buyers-remorse/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2019 • 7min
933: The Undeniable Perks of Location Independence - I Made $21K In May by Christine Berry with Making Sense of Cents
Christine Berry with Making Sense of Cents shares the undeniable perks of location independence. Episode 933: The Undeniable Perks of Location Independence - I Made $21K In May by Christine Berry with Making Sense of Cents Michelle 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/2014/06/the-undeniable-perks-of-location-independence-i-made-21k-in-may.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2019 • 8min
932: The New Three-Legged Retirement Stool: You, You, And You by Sam of Financial Samurai on How To Save Money
Sam of Financial Samurai shares the new three-legged retirement stool. Episode 932: The New Three-Legged Retirement Stool: You, You, And You by Sam of Financial Samurai on How To Save Money 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/new-three-legged-stool-for-retirement/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2019 • 10min
931: 6 Simple Ways to Avoid Financial Warfare with Your Spouse by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney on Marriage & Money
Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares 6 simple ways to avoid financial warfare with your spouse. Episode 931: 6 Simple Ways to Avoid Financial Warfare with Your Spouse by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney on Marriage & Money Dawn 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/six-simple-ways-avoid-financial-warfare-spouse/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2019 • 8min
930: [Part 2] Personality Psychology and Early Retirement Resistance by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares his thoughts on personality psychology and early retirement resistance. Episode 930: [Part 2] Personality Psychology and Early Retirement Resistance by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme 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/personality-psychology-early-retirement-resistance.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2019 • 9min
929: [Part 1] Personality Psychology and Early Retirement Resistance by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares his thoughts on personality psychology and early retirement resistance. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 929: [Part 1] Personality Psychology and Early Retirement Resistance by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme 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/personality-psychology-early-retirement-resistance.htmlPlease 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 GiftsThank you to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring! Listeners of O.L.D. can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE! Just go to: ZipRecruiter.com/ofd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2019 • 8min
928: Ignore Money Critics by ESI of ESI Money on Building Wealth on Your Own Path
ESI of ESI Money shares his thoughts on ignoring money critics. Episode 928: Ignore Money Critics by ESI of ESI Money on Building Wealth on Your Own Path 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/ignore-money-critics/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 GiftsAccess an exclusive listener discount and join the thousands of investors beating the market at www.fool.com/optimalfinancedaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
