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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 16, 2022 • 11min
1804: What Comes First: Saving, Investing, or Paying off Debt by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on Money Strategies
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse tells you the order in which you should save, invest and pay off debtEpisode 1804: What Comes First: Saving, Investing, or Paying off Debt by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on Money StrategiesAfter 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/2013/06/06/what-comes-first-saving-investing-or-paying-off-debt/ 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 15, 2022 • 11min
1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial Cents
Jeff Root of Good Financial Cents shares the top 5 non-medical factors that affect your life insurance ratesEpisode 1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial CentsJeff 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/top-5-non-medical-factors-that-affect-your-life-insurance-rates/ 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 14, 2022 • 11min
1802: How to Stop Shopping: 8 Ideas to Save You Time and Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 8 ideas to help you save time and money when shoppingEpisode 1802: How to Stop Shopping: 8 Ideas to Save You Time and Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With LessAfter decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health.She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage.Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters.The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/how-to-stop-shopping/ 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 13, 2022 • 12min
1801: [Part 2] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Frugality & Investing
JL Collins of shares his thoughts on social security and when to take it. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1801: [Part 2] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Frugality & InvestingMr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy.Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog.The original posts are located here:http://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/01/29/social-security-how-secure-and-when-to-take-it/ 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, 2022 • 12min
1800: [Part 1] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Frugality & Investing
JL Collins of shares his thoughts on social security and when to take it. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1800: [Part 1] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Frugality & InvestingMr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy.Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog.The original posts are located here:http://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/01/29/social-security-how-secure-and-when-to-take-it/ 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, 2022 • 10min
1799: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck on How to Improve Finances
Tracie, with Jackie Beck, talks about how you can come out stronger from bankruptcy and debtEpisode 1799: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck on How to Improve FinancesJackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She’s walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more.The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/bankruptcy-and-debt-you-can-come-out-stronger-in-the-end/ 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, 2022 • 11min
1798: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRS
Stephen Popick with Get Rich Slowly discusses the time value of moneyEpisode 1798: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRSJ.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-time-value-of-money-or-why-25-years-of-cable-tv-doesnt-cost-as-much-as-you-think/ 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 9, 2022 • 13min
1797: Why We Ignore The Stock Market And You Should Too: Demystifying Personal Finance Part 4 by Liz of FrugalWoods
Liz of Frugalwoods shares why she ignores the stock market, and why you should do the sameEpisode 1797: Why We Ignore The Stock Market And You Should Too: Demystifying Personal Finance Part 4 by Liz of FrugalWoodsThe Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible.Their philosophy is that managing your money wisely enables you to pursue unusual aspirations and opens up a world of options for how to live your life.Through the application of frugality–coupled with good incomes and judicious financial management–they have created a life that they love living every single day. It’s not a life beholden to consumerism or the drive for material perfection or the incessant clarion call for more.The original post is located here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/01/20/why-we-ignore-the-stock-market-and-you-should-too-demystifying-personal-finance-part-4/ 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 8, 2022 • 13min
1796: Accidental Hard Money Lending by Joel of 5AM Joel on Real Estate Investing & Alternative Investments
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about accidental hard money lendingEpisode 1796: Accidental Hard Money Lending by Joel of 5AM Joel on Real Estate Investing & Alternative InvestmentsJoel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noticing major improvements in his work, health, relationships and happiness in life. Joel sends out a short daily message at 5am each morning. He writes about happiness, positivity and learning to be a better human.The original post is located here: https://5amjoel.com/hard-money-lending/ 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 7, 2022 • 13min
1795: Side Hustles Aren’t A Necessity - But They Can Change Your Life by Kevin of Financial Panther on Extra Income
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how beneficial side hustles can beEpisode 1795: Side Hustles Aren’t A Necessity - But They Can Change Your Life by Kevin of Financial Panther on Extra IncomeKevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling.The original post is located here: https://financialpanther.com/side-hustles-arent-a-necessity-but-they-can-change-your-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
