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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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Jun 18, 2023 • 12min
2347: Hyperflexibility and Joint Pain by Rachel Trotta on Fixing Muscular Imbalance
Rachel Trotta shares her thoughts on hyperflexibility and joint pain. Episode 2347: Hyperflexibility and Joint Pain by Rachel Trotta on Fixing Muscular Imbalance Rachel Trotta is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionalist, and health writer living in Red Bank, New Jersey, and helping clients all over the world. She loves helping women transform their habits and their relationships to themselves, to help them achieve long-lasting results. The original post is located here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/fitness/hyperflexibility-joint-pain/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
Jun 18, 2023 • 13min
2346: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANG
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge asks if value investing is dead.Episode 2346: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANGVitaliy 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/is-value-investing-dead/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
Jun 17, 2023 • 11min
2345: How To Stretch Out an IRA For Your Beneficiaries by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents
Jeff Rose tells you how to stretch out an IRA for your beneficiariesEpisode 2345: How To Stretch Out an IRA For Your Beneficiaries by Jeff Rose of 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/stretch-inherited-ira-for-beneficiaries/ 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
Jun 16, 2023 • 13min
2344: What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Conversions Benefit You? by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about Roth conversionEpisode 2344: What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Conversions Benefit You? by Kathleen Coxwell of New RetirementNewRetirement is a company that offers a comprehensive financial planning engine delivered via white label or API. NewRetirement delivers a combination of automated financial planning technology and educational services focused on bringing financial wellness to the mass market in customizable ways. They want to help anyone get confident and achieve financial independence so they can make the most of their money and time.The original post is located here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/the-grapes-of-roth-conversion-a-fruitful-strategy-for-retirement-wealth/ 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
Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
2343: Do You Work For Money, or Does Money Work For You? by Mr. Finer on Investing vs. Overwork
Mr. Finer asks about your relationship with moneyEpisode 2343: Do You Work For Money, or Does Money Work For You? by Mr. Finer on Investing vs. OverworkMr. 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/do-you-work-for-money-or-does-your-money-work-for-you/ 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
Jun 14, 2023 • 11min
2342: The 6 Relationships You’ll Need To Achieve FIRE by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about the relationships you'll need to achieve FIREEpisode 2342: The 6 Relationships You’ll Need To Achieve FIRE by Christina Browning of Our Rich JourneyAmon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, and investing money so that they could grow enough wealth in their investments to never have to work again.And, guess what? They did it! At the age of 39, they reached financial independence, quit their jobs, and retired!If you’re interested in learning how to save, make and invest money on the road to financial independence and retiring early (i.e., FIRE) - their site is for you!Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more how-to videos on how to make, save, and invest more money in the pursuit of financial independence.The original post is located here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/the-6-relationships-you-ll-need-to-achieve-fire 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
Jun 13, 2023 • 9min
2341: Beware the Frivolous Purchase Threshold by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Mindful Spending
Chris of Keep Thrifty cautions you about making frivolous purchasesEpisode 2341: Beware the Frivolous Purchase Threshold by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Mindful SpendingChris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They’ve got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They’ve also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality.The original post is located here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/frivolous-purchase-threshold/ 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
Jun 12, 2023 • 10min
2340: MONDAY MASTERY - Making Your Own Stock Dividends by Chris Reining on Understanding Investment Dividends
Chris Reining shares how to make your own stock dividendsEpisode 2340: MONDAY MASTERY - Making Your Own Stock Dividends by Chris Reining on Understanding Investment DividendsChris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com.The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/dividends/ 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
Jun 11, 2023 • 9min
2339: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on how summer's most magical moments happen around the campfire.Episode 2339: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And WhimJay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life.The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/summers-magical-moments-happen-around-campfireVisit 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
Jun 11, 2023 • 9min
2338: Things to Consider Before Closing on Your Next House by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Buying Real Estate Tips
Philip Taylor of PT Money reminds you of what to consider before closing on your next house.Episode 2338: Things to Consider Before Closing on Your Next House by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Buying Real Estate TipsPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/closing-on-a-house/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
