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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 2, 2023 • 11min
2259: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn Palmer
Rosalyn Palmer offers crucial information about the loneliness epidemic.Episode 2259: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn PalmerRosalyn Palmer is an Emotional Well being Expert, an Advanced Rapid Transformational (RTT) Hypnotherapist and a Certified Coach. Rosalyn was one of the very first to train in RTT with Marisa Peer and has become one of the most sought-after RTT practitioners worldwide.The original post is located here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/tackling-loneliness/ 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 2, 2023 • 11min
2258: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why only the poor or super rich say money can't buy happiness.Episode 2258: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial SamuraiSam 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/only-the-poor-or-super-rich-say-money-cant-buy-happiness/ 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 1, 2023 • 12min
2257: The Most Common Reasons People File for Bankruptcy by the DebtMD Team
The DebtMD team shares the most common reasons people file for bankruptcyEpisode 2257: The Most Common Reasons People File for Bankruptcy by the DebtMD TeamWith the right information, you can take charge of your finances. DebtMD helps people pay off all types of debt by connecting them with the professional help they need to become debt free. Featured in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, and Fox BusinessThe original post is located here: https://debtmd.com/blog/reasons-for-bankruptcy 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

Mar 31, 2023 • 10min
2256: 9 Tips to Simplify Your Finances by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 9 tips to simplify your financesEpisode 2256: 9 Tips to Simplify Your Finances by J. MoneyJ. 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: https://budgetsaresexy.com/tips-to-simplify-finances/ 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

Mar 30, 2023 • 11min
2255: Financial Lessons From a Rugby Field by Michael Smith
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse shares lessons from a rugby fieldEpisode 2255: Financial Lessons From a Rugby Field by Michael SmithAfter 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/2015/12/11/financial-lessons-from-a-rugby-field/ 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

Mar 29, 2023 • 13min
2254: What Is Financial Trauma & How To Heal by Daniella of I Like to Dabble
Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about healing from financial traumaEpisode 2254: What Is Financial Trauma & How To Heal by Daniella of I Like to DabbleDaniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck. Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/financial-trauma/ 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

Mar 28, 2023 • 12min
2253: Room For Error by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about having room for errorEpisode 2253: Room For Error by Jesse CramerJesse started The Best Interest in 2018. He was a mechanical engineer by day, working on satellite telescopes. But his passion was to help people improve their personal finances. He began writing to "learn in public," to help people, and to add genuine signal to an otherwise noisy Internet. Fast forward to now. So much has changed. -The Best Interest was nominated for 2022 "Personal Finance Blog of the Year" -Jesse has been on CNBC, MSN, the Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, and more. -Jesse created a book with 30 other personal finance experts contributing a chapter each. -And Jesse left engineering. He now works for a fiduciary wealth management firm with one important mission: helping people achieve their financial goals. The original post is located here: https://bestinterest.blog/room-for-error/ 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

Mar 27, 2023 • 11min
2252: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bonds by Robert Farrington
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about the risks and rewards of international bondsEpisode 2252: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bonds by Robert FarringtonRobert 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/33391/international-bonds/ 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

Mar 26, 2023 • 11min
2251: Growth Happens At Our Limits: Embrace it. by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how growth happens at our limits.Episode 2251: Growth Happens At Our Limits: Embrace it. by Steve KambSteve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes.He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game?And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born!The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/growth-happens-at-our-limits-embrace-it/ 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

Mar 26, 2023 • 10min
2250: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike Ballew
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares if home warranties are worth it.Episode 2250: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike BallewMike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement.The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-03-08-Are-Home-Warranties-Worth-It/ 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