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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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Jan 17, 2022 • 13min
1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Total Stock Market Investing
Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you some important information about index fundsEpisode 1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Total Stock Market 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/what-you-should-know-about-index-funds/ 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

Jan 16, 2022 • 11min
1773: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment Strategies
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about why to invest even when the market is peaking. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1773: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment StrategiesChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/investing-in-peak-markets/ 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

Jan 15, 2022 • 11min
1772: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment Strategies
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about why to invest even when the market is peaking. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1772: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest, Even in Peak Markets by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Investment StrategiesChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/investing-in-peak-markets/ 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

Jan 14, 2022 • 11min
1771: Emotions of Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist of the Financial Independence Podcast on Early Retirement
The Mad Fientist questions what it means to retire early.Episode 1771: Emotions of Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist of the Financial Independence Podcast on Early RetirementThe Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier.Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast.The original post is located here: http://www.madfientist.com/emotions-of-fi 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

Jan 13, 2022 • 11min
1770: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Better With Money by Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal Coaching
Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal Coaching provides 7 questions that you can ask yourself to be better with moneyEpisode 1770: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Better With Money by Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal CoachingBefore we can experience the freedom of building wealth, many of us have to remove the chains of debt. For Kelly Blodgett, she graduated with 60k in student loan debt. She faithfully made her school loan payment for 8 years. She was astonished at how little she had paid down during that time, so she decided to get aggressive and attack her debt. Over the next 20 months, she paid off the remaining $46,514.91 and now is a financial coach helping others to build a solid financial future through Money Gal Coaching.The original post is located here: https://www.moneygalcoaching.com/minimoneyblog/7-questions-to-ask-yourself-to-be-better-with-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

Jan 12, 2022 • 12min
1769: Why You Have To Forgive Yourself by Wanderer with Millennial-Revolution on Money Mistakes & Redemption
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why we have to forgive ourselvesEpisode 1769: Why You Have To Forgive Yourself by Wanderer with Millennial-Revolution on Money Mistakes & RedemptionWanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves.The original post can be seen here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/build/why-you-have-to-forgive-yourself/ 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

Jan 11, 2022 • 11min
1768: Be An Inflection Point To Someone by Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days on Inspiring Others on A Journey to F.I.R.E.
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days encourages you to be an inflection point to someoneEpisode 1768: Be An Inflection Point To Someone by Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days on Inspiring Others on A Journey to F.I.R.E.Mr. 1500 is a family guy living in Colorado with his wife and two young children. He studied biology and chemistry in college, but somehow turned into a software developer. In 2013 at the age of 39, he set a goal to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 by February 2017 - 1500 days later. He surpassed his goal and has tracked his financial journey online ever since.The original post is located here: https://www.1500days.com/be-an-inflection-point-to-somone/ 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

Jan 10, 2022 • 14min
1767: The 80/20 Rule for Money: The 3 Ways Americans Spend Most of Their Money & How You Can Save More by Kyle Kowalski
Kyle Kowalski of Sloww talks about the 3 ways Americans spend most of their money and how to save moreEpisode 1767: The 80/20 Rule for Money: The 3 Ways Americans Spend Most of Their Money & How You Can Save More by Kyle KowalskiKyle Kowalski, the human behind Sloww, is a corporate dropout turned solopreneur who found and created his life purpose after an existential crisis―synthesizing the world's wisdom to awaken and actualize the art of living. His crisis was the beginning of the end of my glorification of busy and unconscious consumption—and the beginning of his awakening to intentional livingThe original post is located here: https://www.sloww.co/how-americans-spend-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

Jan 9, 2022 • 11min
1766: [Part 2] How to Buy Happiness by David Cain of Raptitude on Intentional Spending
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1766: [Part 2] How to Buy Happiness by David Cain of Raptitude on Intentional SpendingDavid Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time.The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2012/03/how-to-buy-happiness 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

Jan 8, 2022 • 11min
1765: [Part 1] How to Buy Happiness by David Cain of Raptitude on Intentional Spending
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1765: [Part 1] How to Buy Happiness by David Cain of Raptitude on Intentional SpendingDavid Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time.The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2012/03/how-to-buy-happiness 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