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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 7, 2023 • 10min
2229: Why I Prefer a Spreadsheet to Track Expenses & Manage My Finances by Len Penzo
Len Penzo talks about using a spreadsheet to track expensesEpisode 2229: Why I Prefer a Spreadsheet to Track Expenses & Manage My Finances by Len PenzoLen Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and honored with two Plutus Awards for Best Personal Finance Blog. Len’s personal finance articles have been featured in the New York Times, MSN, Business Insider, Money, Time, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! Finance, CBS MoneyWatch and Clark Howard, just to name a few. His focus is on the importance of personal responsibility — not only for our personal finances, but also for everything else we do in life.The original post is located here: https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id14307-why-i-prefer-a-spreadsheet-to-track-expenses-manage-my-finances-2.html 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 6, 2023 • 10min
2228: How to Cheat On Your Taxes Legally by Richard Close
Richard Close with Get Rich Slowly teaches you how to cheat on your taxes legallyEpisode 2228: How to Cheat On Your Taxes Legally by Richard CloseJ.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/how-to-cheat-on-your-taxes-legally/ 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 5, 2023 • 12min
2227: The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani Schweder
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares the truth about sun exposure.Episode 2227: The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani SchwederMelani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/the-truth-about-sun-exposure 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 5, 2023 • 10min
2226: Snatch Up Your Long-Lost Money by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares how to snatch up your long-lost money.Episode 2226: Snatch Up Your Long Lost Money 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: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/find-unclaimed-money-property/ 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 4, 2023 • 10min
2225: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris of Keep Thrifty
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the three phases of money feelingsEpisode 2225: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris of Keep ThriftyChris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They’ve got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They’ve also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality.The original post is located here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/2017/04/17/three-phases-money-feelings/ 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 3, 2023 • 11min
2224: Life Insurance Beneficiary by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance beneficiariesEpisode 2224: Life Insurance Beneficiary 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/beneficiary-review-designation-form-life-insurance-retirement-accounts/ 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 2, 2023 • 11min
2223: 9 Painless Ways To Trick Yourself Into Spending Less by Sarah Von Bargen
Sarah Von Bargen shares 9 painless ways to trick yourself into spending lessEpisode 2223: 9 Painless Ways To Trick Yourself Into Spending Less by Sarah Von BargenSarah has consulted, strategized, and ghostwritten for hundreds of companies, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. Her clients include fashion labels, authors, life coaches, photographers, restaurants, psychologists, interior designers, and people who wouldn’t want you to know they have a ghostwriter. In addition to writing three books and an e-course, her writing has been featured on Buzzfeed, Forbes.com, Lifehacker, HelloGiggles, MindBodyGreen, Glamour, CLEO and Problogger named her one of 15 bloggers to watch in 2013 The original post is located here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2018/12/spending-less-tricks.html 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 1, 2023 • 10min
2222: [Part 2] The Price of Inattention by Michael Smith
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2222: [Part 2] The Price of Inattention 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/2015/01/02/the-price-of-inattenton/ 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
Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
2221: [Part 1] The Price of Inattention by Michael Smith
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2221: [Part 1] The Price of Inattention 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/2015/01/02/the-price-of-inattenton/ 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
Feb 27, 2023 • 10min
2220: Managing College Costs by Offering an Incentive by ESI of ESI Money
ESI of ESI Money talks about managing college costsEpisode 2220: Managing College Costs by Offering an Incentive by ESI of ESI MoneyESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there.The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/managing-college-costs-by-offering-an-incentive/ 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
