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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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Mar 25, 2023 • 11min

2249: How Long Should You Keep Your Financial Statements? by Jeff Rose

Jeff Rose talks about how long you should keep your financial statementsEpisode 2249: How Long Should You Keep Your Financial Statements? by Jeff RoseJeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur.The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/how-long-should-you-keep-bank-financial-tax-statements/ 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 24, 2023 • 9min

2248: Stop Measuring Your Purchases in Dollars by Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward tells you to stop measuring your purchases in dollarsEpisode 2248: Stop Measuring Your Purchases in Dollars by Charlie BrownSimple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time. It covers: Culture and society, especially their influence on our lives Travel, specifically how travel can shape our perception of what is "normal" Digital life, questioning our all-encompassing relationship with the online world Food with a focus on recipes designed around reducing food waste Highly curated recommendations for the best intentional living content on the internet The original post is located here: https://themakingofamillionaire.com/stop-measuring-your-purchases-in-dollars-6523660e4527Visit 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 23, 2023 • 12min

2247: 5 Statistics That Show The Growth Of Alternative Investing by Robyn of A Dime Saved

Robyn of A Dime Saved shares 5 statistics that show the growth of alternative investingEpisode 2247: 5 Statistics That Show The Growth Of Alternative Investing by Robyn of A Dime SavedA Dime Saved is the perfect blog for any family trying to figure out their finances. Robyn is a mom with a passion for personal finance who was inspired to start her blog after going through a rough patch and realizing that she needed to make a change. She decided to write the content that she wished she had access to in her time of need, and A Dime Saved has become a great resource for all things money. Her family-friendly blog covers everything from budgeting tips to child-rearing, investing to lifestyle design, and so much more. The original post is located here: https://adimesaved.com/5-statistics-that-show-the-growth-of-alternative-investingVisit 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 22, 2023 • 14min

2246: [Part 2] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig Stephens

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2246: [Part 2] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig StephensCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/measure-financial-independence/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 21, 2023 • 12min

2245: [Part 1] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig Stephens

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2245: [Part 1] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig StephensCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/measure-financial-independence/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 20, 2023 • 11min

2240: The Best Approach to Long-Term Savings: Building Your Nest Egg by Philip Taylor

Philip Taylor with PT Money talks about why you should build your nest eggEpisode 2240: The Best Approach to Long-Term Savings: Building Your Nest Egg by Philip TaylorPTMoney.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/best-long-term-savings-building-nest-egg/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

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