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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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Apr 19, 2018 • 8min
559: [Part 2] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares how she and her husband got on the same page financially. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 559: [Part 2] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong (Dating & Financial Planning).Kristin 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.thewildwong.com/money-and-relationshipsPlease 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
Apr 18, 2018 • 8min
558: [Part 1] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares how she and her husband got on the same page financially. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 558: [Part 1] Money and Relationships: How We Got on the Same Page by Kristin Wong (Marriage & Finances).Kristin 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.thewildwong.com/money-and-relationshipsPlease 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
Apr 17, 2018 • 8min
557: 10 Ways to Redefine Your Purchase Process by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 ways to redefine your purchase process.Episode 557: 10 Ways to Redefine Your Purchase Process by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Simple Living & Minimalism).Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health.She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage.Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters.The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/buylessPlease 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
Apr 16, 2018 • 9min
556: 7 Lessons About Money and Life by Chris Reining
Chris Reining shares 7 lessons about money and life.Episode 556: 7 Lessons About Money and Life by Chris Reining (Investing Success & Early Retirement).Chris 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/7-lessons-about-money-and-lifeVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2018 • 10min
555: 5 Ways to a Lower Mortgage Payment According to a Realtor by Gary Ashton with Get Rich Slowly
Gary Ashton with Get Rich Slowly shares 5 ways to a lower mortgage payment.Episode 555: 5 Ways to a Lower Mortgage Payment According to a Realtor by Gary Ashton with Get Rich Slowly (Cost of Home Ownership).J.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/5-ways-lower-mortgage-payment-according-realtorPlease 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
Apr 12, 2018 • 10min
554: Pay Cash or Finance a Car by Philip Taylor of PT Money
Philip Taylor of PT Money answers the question: should I pay cash or finance a car?Episode 554: Pay Cash or Finance a Car by Philip Taylor of PT Money (Auto Financing & Saving Money).PTMoney.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/pay-cash-or-finance-a-carPlease 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
Apr 11, 2018 • 10min
553: Will I Pay For My Children's Education by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich addresses the debate of paying for your children's education.Episode 553: Will I Pay For My Children's Education by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Cost of College, Scholarships & Help Financially).Ramit 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/will-i-pay-for-my-childrens-educationPlease 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
Apr 10, 2018 • 7min
552: Why a Million Dollars Should Be Laughed At by Corey with Budgets Are Sexy
Corey with Budgets Are Sexy shares why a million dollars should be laughed at.Episode 552: Why a Million Dollars Should Be Laughed At by Corey with Budgets Are Sexy (Cash Flow Investing & Financial Freedom).J. 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/cash-flow-better-than-million-dollarsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2018 • 11min
551: If You Wouldn't Do It for Free, Don't Do It For Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the idea that if you wouldn't do it for free, don't do it for money.Episode 551: If You Wouldn't Do It for Free, Don't Do It For Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Doing Work You Love).Joshua 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/for-workPlease 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
Apr 6, 2018 • 9min
550: Reader Case Study: Student Loans or Saving for a Home by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache takes on a reader's question about renting vs. buying and paying off student loans.Episode 550: Reader Case Study: Student Loans or Saving for a Home by Mr. Money Mustache (Buy a House or Pay Off Debt).Mr. 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/2012/01/25/reader-case-study-student-loans-or-saving-for-a-homeVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
