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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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Feb 26, 2022 • 10min
1814: [Part 1] How To Build A Compounding Machine by Barney of The Escape Artist on Investing for Retirement
Barney of The Escape Artist tells us how to build a compounding machine. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1814: [Part 1] How To Build A Compounding Machine by Barney of The Escape Artist on Investing for RetirementBarney Whiter writes about money and financial freedom at The Escape Artist. He has a degree in economics, is a qualified chartered accountant and had a 20 year career in corporate finance in London.Most recently, he is providing financial coaching to entrepreneurs, employees, and other people saving and investing towards financial freedom.The original post is located here: https://theescapeartist.me/2019/11/09/how-to-build-a-compounding-machine/ 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 25, 2022 • 14min
1813: The Real Value of Money by Mark Manson on Personal Finance & Creating True Wealth
Mark Manson shares the real value of money.Episode 1813: The Real Value of Money by Mark Manson on Personal Finance & Creating True WealthMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/the-real-value-of-money 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 24, 2022 • 12min
1812: 5 Life Milestones You Should be Financially Prepared For by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares 5 life milestones you should be financially prepared for Episode 1812: 5 Life Milestones You Should be Financially Prepared For by Robert Farrington of The College InvestorRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/16874/5-life-milestones-you-should-be-financially-prepared-for/ 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 23, 2022 • 12min
1811: How to Grow the Value of Your Career by 50% by ESI of ESI Money on Public Speaking & Professional Advancement
ESI of ESI Money tells you how to grow the value of your career by 50%Episode 1811: How to Grow the Value of Your Career by 50% by ESI of ESI Money on Public Speaking & Professional AdvancementESI 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/grow-value-career-50/ 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 22, 2022 • 10min
1810: How Not to Invest $100,000 by Chris Reining on Long-Term Buy and Hold Investing Strategy
Chris Reining tells you how not to invest $100,000Episode 1810: How Not to Invest $100,000 by Chris Reining on Long-Term Buy and Hold Investing StrategyChris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/invest-100000/ 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 21, 2022 • 10min
1809: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional Spending
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy provides a different way of looking at spendingEpisode 1809: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional SpendingJ. 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: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/supporting-vs-spending-money/ 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 20, 2022 • 11min
1808: 6 Tips for Diving into Property Investments by Elizabeth with The Budget Mom on Real Estate Investing
Elizabeth of The Budget Mom shares 6 tips for diving into property investmentsEpisode 1808: 6 Tips for Diving into Property Investments by Elizabeth with The Budget Mom on Real Estate InvestingKumiko 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/tips-for-getting-started-in-property-investment/ 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 19, 2022 • 10min
1807: 5 Reasons to Choose a 15-Year Mortgage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Home Financing Decisions
Andy Hill shares 5 reasons why you should choose a 15-year mortgageEpisode 1807: 5 Reasons to Choose a 15-Year Mortgage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Home Financing DecisionsAndy 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/5-reasons-to-choose-a-15-year-mortgage 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 18, 2022 • 12min
1806: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Building Wealth
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how debt can be a good thing - in moderation.Episode 1806: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Building Wealth Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/debt-is-a-good-thing/ 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, 2022 • 10min
1805: When it Comes to Retirement Funding, We’re on Our Own by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Investing
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro reminds us that we're on our own when it comes to retirement fundingEpisode 1805: When it Comes to Retirement Funding, We’re on Our Own by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on InvestingDawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg.The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-retirement-funding-were-on-our-own/ 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
