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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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Feb 18, 2023 • 12min
2209: My Solution to Overcoming Burnout: Diversify My Income by Dr. Disha Spath
Dr. Disha Spath shares why diversifying income helps to overcome burnoutEpisode 2209: My Solution to Overcoming Burnout: Diversify My Income by Dr. Disha SpathThe White Coat Investor is the most widely-read, physician-specific personal finance and investing website in the world. It is the premier resource for high income professionals looking for unbiased information about all things financial or simply a referral to a trusted professional providing good advice at a fair price. What started as a simple blog has grown into a multi-media company that will provide you the financial information you need in whatever format you prefer.The original post is located here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/my-solution-to-overcoming-burnout-diversify-my-income/ 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 17, 2023 • 11min
2208: Trading Games by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about trading gamesEpisode 2208: Trading Games by Nick MaggiulliThe goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information available. Ultimately, Nick wants you to act smarter and live richer. As a result, this blog will cover ideas such as:-What to expect from financial markets-How to think about risk-How to time investment purchases-How to find good information and ignore bad information-How to organize and manage your finances-The best ways to increase your long-term wealthAnd much, much more.Though the ideas presented on this blog won’t revolutionize finance, they will provide you with a different perspective on money that you can use in your everyday life. Nick is sure of this because of the hundreds of hours of research that went into the more than 300 posts currently published on this blog.The original post is located here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/trading-games/ 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 16, 2023 • 12min
2207: A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie by Kathleen Coxwell
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement shares a recipe for financial successEpisode 2207: A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie 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/recipe-for-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

Feb 15, 2023 • 11min
2206: 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund by Andy Hill
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares 7 ways to spend your tax refundEpisode 2206: 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund 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/7-money-smart-ways-to-spend-your-tax-return-2 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

Feb 14, 2023 • 10min
2205: [Part 2] The Latest Trend in Lousy Personal Finance Advice by Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2205: [Part 2] The Latest Trend in Lousy Personal Finance Advice by Helene MassicotteHelene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2018/4/27/the-latest-trend-in-lousy-personal-finance-advice 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 13, 2023 • 12min
2204: [Part 1] The Latest Trend in Lousy Personal Finance Advice by Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2204: [Part 1] The Latest Trend in Lousy Personal Finance Advice by Helene MassicotteHelene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2018/4/27/the-latest-trend-in-lousy-personal-finance-advice 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 12, 2023 • 9min
2203: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely shares a minimalist approach to fitness.Episode 2203: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen HayesJennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love.The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/minimalist-approach-fitness/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 12, 2023 • 11min
2202: Don't Eat the Doughnut by Craig Stephens
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares why you shouldn't eat the doughnut. Episode 2202: Don't Eat the Doughnut 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/dont-eat-doughnut/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 11, 2023 • 11min
2201: How Professional Development Benefits Your Finances by Jessica Strull
Jessica Strull with Women Who Money talks about how professional development benefits your financesEpisode 2201: How Professional Development Benefits Your Finances by Jessica StrullThe co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017.They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities.They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women.The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/continual-professional-development-benefits-finances/ 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 10, 2023 • 12min
2200: How to Stick to Your Budget - 9 Motivation Tips by Marjolein Dilven
Marjolein Dilven helps you stick to your budgetEpisode 2200: How to Stick to Your Budget - 9 Motivation Tips by Marjolein DilvenMarjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance and economics background with a master’s in Finance. Radical FIRE is a personal finance blog that helps you live your dream life by making more money and investing. They want you to reach your financial goals and have fun while doing it! The original post is located here: https://radicalfire.com/stick-to-your-budget/ 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