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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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May 7, 2023 • 11min
2298: How Many Toilets Do You Own by Joel of 5AM Joel
Joel of 5AM Joel asks a key question: how many toilets do you own?Episode 2298: How Many Toilets Do You Own by Joel of 5AM JoelJoel 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: http://5amjoel.com/rental-property-toilets/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2023 • 11min
2297: Credit Unions vs. Banks by Daniella of I Like to Dabble
Daniella of I Like to Dabble compares credit unions and banksEpisode 2297: Credit Unions vs. Banks by Daniella of I Like to DabbleDaniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck. Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/credit-unions-vs-banks/ 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
May 5, 2023 • 12min
2296: What is a Hedge Fund and Should You Invest in One? by Kara Copple
Kara Copple with I Will Teach You to be Rich teaches you about hedge funds and if you should invest in themEpisode 2296: What is a Hedge Fund and Should You Invest in One? by Kara CoppleRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more.Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/hedge-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
May 4, 2023 • 12min
2295: [Part 2] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym Team
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2295: [Part 2] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym TeamNeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.The original post can be found here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/how-to-get-a-raise-according-to-neuroscience/ 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
May 3, 2023 • 11min
2294: [Part 1] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym Team
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2294: [Part 1] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Asking For a Raise by the NeuroGym TeamNeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.The original post can be found here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/how-to-get-a-raise-according-to-neuroscience/ 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
May 2, 2023 • 9min
2293: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda Brownlow
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about when it pays to spend money to save moneyEpisode 2293: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda BrownlowAmanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save almost HALF of her income, she’s still able to go on adventures around the country. When she’s not running after her one-year-old, she’s writing about and thinking about new ways to make her life more efficient and bring simplicity to everything she does. The original post is located here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/10/14/spend-money-to-save-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
May 1, 2023 • 11min
2292: MONDAY MASTERY - What You Need To Know About Infinite Banking (An Alternative Investment Concept) by Kalen Bruce
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog teaches you about infinite bankingEpisode 2292: MONDAY MASTERY - What You Need To Know About Infinite Banking (An Alternative Investment Concept) by Kalen BruceKalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/investing/infinite-banking/ 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
Apr 30, 2023 • 9min
2291: The Joy of Open Space by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury reflects on the joy of open space.Episode 2291: The Joy of Open Space by Rose LounsburyRose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing.The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/joy-of-open-space/ 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
Apr 30, 2023 • 11min
2290: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECracker
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution insists that renting will make us rich.Episode 2290: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECrackerFIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, she rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed her and her husband to retire at 31 and travel the world. Their story has been featured on CBC, the Huffington Post, CNBC, BNN, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. To date, it is the most shared story in CBC history and their viral video on CBC's On the Money has garnered 4.5 Million views.The original post is located here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/rent/renting-will-make-you-rich/ 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
Apr 29, 2023 • 12min
2289: How to Save on Gas - An Amazing 45% by Gordon Stein
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about how to save 45% on gasEpisode 2289: How to Save on Gas - An Amazing 45% by Gordon SteinGordon is an international personal finance speaker, author and blogger on a mission to help everyone attain financial wellness. North Americans are struggling with high levels of personal debt and higher levels of stress about money. Their financial worries affect their sleep, their job performance, their marriages and their mental health. He wants to fix that.The original post is located here: https://cashflowcookbook.com/save-on-gas/ 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
