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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, 2023 • 9min
2278: [Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2278: [Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy HillAndy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come.In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC NewsThe original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/rental-properties-pros-and-cons 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

Apr 18, 2023 • 10min
2277: [Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2277: [Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy HillAndy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come.In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC NewsThe original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/rental-properties-pros-and-cons 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

Apr 17, 2023 • 12min
2276: MONDAY MASTERY - What is the Debt Ceiling Crisis and 8 Ways to Prepare for Possible Fallout by Kathleen Coxwell
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about preparing for the debt ceiling crisisEpisode 2276: MONDAY MASTERY - What is the Debt Ceiling Crisis and 8 Ways to Prepare for Possible Fallout by Kathleen CoxwellNewRetirement is a company that offers a comprehensive financial planning engine delivered via white label or API. NewRetirement delivers a combination of automated financial planning technology and educational services focused on bringing financial wellness to the mass market in customizable ways. They want to help anyone get confident and achieve financial independence so they can make the most of their money and time.The original post is located here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/debt-ceiling-how-to-prepare/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2023 • 9min
2275: In a Workout Slump!? Here are Some Great Tips to Get Motivated Again! by Chalene Johnson
Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares some great tips to get motivated again when you are in a workout slump.Episode 2275: In a Workout Slump!? Here are Some Great Tips to Get Motivated Again! by Chalene JohnsonChalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same.The original post is located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/in-a-workout-slump-here-are-some-great-tips-to-get-motivated-again/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

Apr 16, 2023 • 10min
2274: Budgeting Tips: 10 Ways to Lower Your Life's Fixed Costs by Joshua Becker
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares ten budgeting tips that can help to lower your life's fixed costs.Episode 2274: Budgeting Tips: 10 Ways to Lower Your Life's Fixed Costs by Joshua BeckerJoshua 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/budgeting-tips/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 13min
2273: WELLthy Living AND Accountability is the Key to Financial Success by Dawn Dahlby
Dawn Dahlby shares two short posts covering "wellthy" living and the value of accountabilityEpisode 2273: WELLthy Living AND Accountability is the Key to Financial Success by Dawn DahlbyDawn is a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Wellness Expert who teaches people how to LIVE WELLthy. She’s also the author of “LIVE WELLthy: Own Your Worth, Grow Your Wealth.” As a fiduciary with over 20 years of experience providing financial advice, Dawn has not only led her clients from moderate incomes to affluence, but she has helped them become truly wealthy. Her approach helps people learn to save for tomorrow without having to sacrifice living today by merging the most effective teachings of self-help with finance to create a unique focus on “spending freedom.” Dawn’s engaging coaching style and results-oriented approach to spending and saving have led her to become a sought-after speaker, a regular contributor to Worth Magazine, and a media personality offering expert advice.The original posts are located here: https://dawndahlby.com/wellthy-living/ & https://dawndahlby.com/accountability-is-the-key-to-financial-success/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 11min
2272: Personal Finance Summarized in 9 Simple Sentences by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes summarizes personal finance in 9 sentencesEpisode 2272: Personal Finance Summarized in 9 Simple Sentences by Jen HayesA 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.jenhayes.me/personal-finance-summarized-in-9-simple-sentences/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 10min
2271: What Debt to Pay Off First: A Simple Way to Decide What’s Best by Jackie Beck
Jackie Beck helps you decide what debt to pay off firstEpisode 2271: What Debt to Pay Off First: A Simple Way to Decide What’s Best by Jackie BeckJackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She’s walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more.The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/what-debt-to-pay-off-first/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 10min
2270: Dollar Cost Averaging by Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi discusses dollar cost averagingEpisode 2270: Dollar Cost Averaging by Ramit SethiRamit 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/dollar-cost-averaging/ 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

Apr 11, 2023 • 12min
2269: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry Cracker
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about failing at early retirementEpisode 2269: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry CrackerWinnie Tseng is from Taiwan and is the Go Curry Cracker resident photographer. After working in high tech, she found her real love making magic happen behind the camera and in the kitchen. Now she travels the world in search of new flavors and images.Jeremy Jacobson is from the United States and is the Go Curry Cracker blog writer. His love of learning and adventure make permanent travel the ideal lifestyle.The original post is located here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/failing-at-early-retirement/ 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