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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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Aug 21, 2022 • 12min
2002: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio by Vitaliy Katsenelson
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares why you need to stop staring at your portfolio to be a better investor.Episode 2002: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio by Vitaliy KatsenelsonVitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages.The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/want-to-be-a-better-investor-stop-staring-at-your-portfolio/ 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

Aug 20, 2022 • 10min
2001: 6 Steps to Budget For a Big Move by Kumiko
Kumiko of The Budget Mom helps you budget for a big moveEpisode 2001: 6 Steps to Budget For a Big Move by KumikoKumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/6-steps-to-budget-for-a-big-move/ 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

Aug 19, 2022 • 13min
2000: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest in Real Estate by ESI
ESI of ESI Money talks about why you should invest in real estate. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2000: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest in Real Estate by ESIESI 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/why-you-should-invest-in-real-estate/ 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

Aug 18, 2022 • 10min
1999: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest in Real Estate by ESI
ESI of ESI Money talks about why you should invest in real estate. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1999: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest in Real Estate by ESIESI 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/why-you-should-invest-in-real-estate/ 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

Aug 17, 2022 • 11min
1998: How Having a Baby Changed My Financial Goals by Logan Allec
Logan Allec of Marriage Kids And Money talks about how having a baby changed his financial goalsEpisode 1998: How Having a Baby Changed My Financial Goals by Logan AllecAndy 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/having-a-baby-changed-financial-goals 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

Aug 16, 2022 • 12min
1997: Have You Outgrown Your Financial Hero? by Julien Saunders
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular asks if you've outgrown your financial heroEpisode 1997: Have You Outgrown Your Financial Hero? by Julien SaundersJulien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really "feeling" happy with the financial progress they'd made. Their blog became a place where they not only shared in their frustrations, but offered solutions to a richer and happier life. They could not have imagined that just a few years later, they would sign a book deal with the world's largest publisher, Penguin Random House. But that's not all. Their blog has afforded them opportunities to work with incredible brands, world-class media and into the fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship.The original post is located here: https://richandregular.com/have-you-outgrown-your-financial-hero/ 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

Aug 15, 2022 • 10min
1996: Couples Finances: What to Do if You Don't Agree by Shannon McNay
Shannon McNay of Good Financial Cents talks about what to do if you and your romantic partner don't agree about financial decisionsEpisode 1996: Couples Finances: What to Do if You Don't Agree by Shannon McNayJeff 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/couples-finances-what-to-do-if-you-dont-agree/ 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

Aug 14, 2022 • 9min
1995: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp
Robert Brokamp with Get Rich Slowly shares the cost of being a better parent.Episode 1995: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert BrokampJ.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/the-cost-of-being-a-better-parent/ 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

Aug 14, 2022 • 11min
1994: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam Dogen
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why the key to happiness is saving more not making more money.Episode 1994: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam DogenSam 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/they-key-to-happiness-is-saving-more-not-making-more-money/ 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

Aug 13, 2022 • 11min
1993: Inflation Pontification by Jeremy Jacobson
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about inflation pontificationEpisode 1993: Inflation Pontification 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/inflation-pontification/#more-15148 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