

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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Oct 31, 2018 • 9min
698: How To Save Cash For A Large Purchase by Alexa Mason with The College Investor
Alexa Mason with The College Investor shares how to save cash for a large purchase.Episode 698: How To Save Cash For A Large Purchase by Alexa Mason with The College InvestorRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17918/save-cash-large-purchase/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

Oct 30, 2018 • 10min
697: Is Checking Your Money Every Day Making You Sad by Owen Winkelmolen with Budgets Are Sexy
Owen Winkelmolen with Budgets Are Sexy asks if checking your money every day is making you sad.Episode 697: Is Checking Your Money Every Day Making You Sad by Owen Winkelmolen with Budgets Are SexyJ. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys.He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later!The original post is located here: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/checking-your-money-every-day-may-make-you-sad/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

Oct 29, 2018 • 9min
696: Why My Friend Invests In An Insanely Expensive Fund and Why I Don't by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares why his friend invests in an insanely expensive fund and why he doesn't.Episode 696: Why My Friend Invests In An Insanely Expensive Fund and Why I Don't by Ramit Sethi of 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/why-my-friend-invests-in-an-insanely-expensive-fund-and-why-i-dont/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2018 • 8min
695: 4 Financial Myths That Can Actually Help You by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse shares 4 financial myths that can actually help you.Episode 695: 4 Financial Myths That Can Actually Help You by Erik Carter with Financial FinesseAfter 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/2013/08/22/4-financial-myths-than-can-actually-help-you/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2018 • 11min
694: Getting More Out of Life When You Have Less Money by Cheryl Magyar with Tiny Buddha
Cheryl Magyar with Tiny Buddha shares her thoughts on getting more out of life when you have less money.Episode 694: Getting More Out of Life When You Have Less Money by Cheryl Magyar with Tiny BuddhaLori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.The original post is located here:https://tinybuddha.com/blog/getting-more-out-of-life-when-you-have-less-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

Oct 24, 2018 • 11min
693: You Are Not Your Money by Kristin Wong
Kristin Wong shares her thoughts on why you are not your money.Episode 693: You Are Not Your Money by Kristin WongKristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior.Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done.Kristin is a self-professed money geek and published a book about personal finance called Get Money in March of 2018.The original post is located here: https://www.kristinwong.com/suicide-prevention-blog-tour/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

Oct 23, 2018 • 9min
692: What Is Financial Freedom by The Finance Twins
The Finance Twins share their thoughts on what is financial freedom.Episode 692: What Is Financial Freedom by The Finance TwinsCamilo 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/what-is-financial-freedom/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2018 • 9min
691: Open Letter to a High School Graduate AND What is a Really Good Credit Score by Philip Taylor of PT Money
2 short posts from Philip Taylor of PT Money where he shares his advice to a high school graduate and what is a really good credit score.Episode 691: Open Letter to a High School Graduate AND What is a Really Good Credit Score by Philip Taylor of PT MoneyPTMoney.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 posts are located here:https://ptmoney.com/high-school-graduate-money-letter/https://ptmoney.com/what-is-a-really-good-credit-score/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2018 • 9min
690: Defeat Overspending from the Inside-Out by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares how to defeat overspending from the inside-out.Episode 690: Defeat Overspending from the Inside-Out by Joshua Becker of Becoming MinimalistJoshua 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/defeat-overspending-from-the-inside/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 GiftsLearn more about Simple Money Magazine here: http://oldpodcast.com/money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2018 • 10min
689: Stop Pretending That Money Is Easy, It's Just Not by Nick True of Mapped Out Money
Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares why we should stop pretending that money is easy.Episode 689: Stop Pretending That Money Is Easy, It's Just Not by Nick True of Mapped Out MoneyNick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity.The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/stop-pretending-money-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


