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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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Dec 11, 2022 • 9min
2131: Creating A Home Gym by Ross Enamait
Ross Enamait of Ross Training talks about creating a home gymEpisode 2131: Creating A Home Gym by Ross EnamaitFounded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. His goal with the site is to provide a content-rich resource to assist with your development. As a long time trainer and boxing coach, Ross has dedicated his life to the development and improvement of athletes. He has been in business for over 15 years and has helped numerous athletes succeed at the world class level. It is his career and obsession.The original post is located here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2014/01/29/creating-a-home-gym/ 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
Dec 11, 2022 • 11min
2130: 2 Reasons We Shy Away From Investing AND The Government Got the Recession it Wanted By Mr. Finer
Mr. Finer shares two short posts covering why we shy away from investing and the current recessionEpisode 2130: 2 Reasons We Shy Away From Investing AND The Government Got the Recession it Wanted By Mr. FinerMr. Finer is a normal salaried employee who achieved FI with no side hustle or other income sources. After spending a decade without any plan, he started pursuing FI in his 30s, and achieved it at 40. He created his blog to share experiences, mistakes, successes, benefits, positives, and negatives from his journey.The original posts are located here: https://mrfiner.com/two-reasons-we-shy-away-from-investing-money-and-what-to-do-about-it/ & https://mrfiner.com/the-government-got-the-recession-it-wanted-now-what/ 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
Dec 10, 2022 • 12min
2129: Mortgages, Home Equity, and Retirement Spending by Jeremy Jacobson
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about mortgages, home equity and retirement spendingEpisode 2129: Mortgages, Home Equity, and Retirement Spending by Jeremy JacobsonWinnie 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/mortgages-home-equity-and-retirement-spending/ 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
Dec 9, 2022 • 9min
2128: Bank Roll Vs. Bank Rolled by Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about a bank roll vs. being bank rolledEpisode 2128: Bank Roll Vs. Bank Rolled 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/2018/1/24/bank-roll-vs-bankrolled 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
Dec 8, 2022 • 10min
2127: Should You Rely On Credit Cards For Your Emergency Fund? By Michelle Schroeder-Gardner
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about relying on credit cards for your emergency fundEpisode 2127: Should You Rely On Credit Cards For Your Emergency Fund? By Michelle Schroeder-GardnerMichelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/09/credit-cards-for-your-emergency-savings-fund-amount.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
Dec 7, 2022 • 12min
2126: [Part 2] The Big Wins Manifesto by Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares examples of big wins and why you need to focus on them. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 2126: [Part 2] The Big Wins Manifesto 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/the-big-wins-manifesto 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
Dec 6, 2022 • 11min
2125: [Part 1] The Big Wins Manifesto by Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares examples of big wins and why you need to focus on them. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 2125: [Part 1] The Big Wins Manifesto 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/the-big-wins-manifesto 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
Dec 5, 2022 • 11min
2124: All Value is Perceived Value by April Dykman
April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly reminds you that all value is perceived valueEpisode 2124: All Value is Perceived Value by April DykmanJ.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/all-value-is-perceived-value/ 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
Dec 4, 2022 • 11min
2123: How To Find Your Passion In Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day
Mia of She Dreams All Day shares how to find your passion in life.Episode 2123: How To Find Your Passion In Life by Mia of She Dreams All DayShe Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers.The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ 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
Dec 4, 2022 • 11min
2122: Stranger In A Strange Land by Jacob Lund Fisker
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares his thoughts on being a stranger in a strange land.Episode 2122: Stranger In A Strange Land by Jacob Lund FiskerJacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life.The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/stranger-in-a-strange-land.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
