ESI of ESI Money encourages you to focus on making small progress each day towards financial independence. Episode 1516: Make Small Progress Every Day by ESI Money on Goal Setting and Financial Independence ESI 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 independen...
May 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1516
Chris Reining talks about the value of risky investments. Episode 1515: Risk Gets the Reward by Chris Reining on Investing Money For Your Risk Profile Chris 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/risk-reward/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDail...
May 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1515
Jess Chua of Money Mini Blog shares the top relationship money mistake that twenty somethings must avoid. Episode 1514: The Top Relationship Money Mistake to Avoid in Your 20s by Jess of Money Mini Blog Kalen 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...
May 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1514
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas tells us five ways to involve kids in the family budget. Episode 1513: 5 Ways to Involve Kids in the Family Budget by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Children and Money Chelsea 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/5-ways-to-involve-kids-in-the-family-budget/ Ge...
May 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1513
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 4 reasons why you can't stop shopping, and what to do about it. Episode 1512: 4 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Shopping and What to Do About It by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part ...
Apr 30, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1512
Harry Stout of Financial Verse talks about savings tax breaks for middle America 529 plans. Episode 1511: Savings Tax Breaks for Middle America 529 Plans by Harry Stout of Financial Verse Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, product innovation, and business management. He has over 30 years of financial services industry experienc...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1511
Andy Hill opens up about financial mistakes he's made, and what you can do to avoid them. Episode 1510: 5 Major Money Mistakes I've Made And How You Can Avoid Them by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money Andy 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 tha...
Apr 28, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1510
Philip Taylor of PT Money tells you whether or not you're required to make estimated tax payments on extra income Episode 1509: Am I Required to Make Estimated Tax Payments on Extra Income by Philip Taylor of PT Money PTMoney.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 als...
Apr 27, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1509
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells us how to win at money. Episode 1508: How to Win at Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Personal Financial Satisfaction Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media intervi...
Apr 26, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1508
Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch talks about the financial benefits of buying a home at 22. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1507: [Part 2] I Bought A Home at 22: It Was One of the Most Rewarding Financial Decisions I’ve Ever Made by Jamila Souffrant Journey to Launch emerged in 2016 by founder Jamila Souffrant initially as one person’s expedition to reach financial independence. After one year of logging her transformational growth to Financial Independence, the blog piqued the interest of a l...
Apr 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1507
Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch talks about the financial benefits of buying a home at 22. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1506: [Part 1] I Bought A Home at 22: It Was One of the Most Rewarding Financial Decisions I’ve Ever Made by Jamila Souffrant Journey to Launch emerged in 2016 by founder Jamila Souffrant initially as one person’s expedition to reach financial independence. After one year of logging her transformational growth to Financial Independence, the blog piqued the interest of a l...
Apr 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1506
Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins shares Jocko Willink's top money lessons. Episode 1505: Top Money Lessons from Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink's Acclaimed Jocko Podcast by Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about persona...
Apr 23, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1505
Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about how to manage your summer vacation expenses. Episode 1504: 5 Ways to Manage Your Summer Vacation Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom Kumiko 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/manage-summer-vacation-expenses/ Vi...
Apr 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1504
Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares seven reasons that women need financial planning. Episode 1503: 7 Reasons Why Women Need Financial Planning by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro Dawn 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 G...
Apr 21, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1503
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution tells you what to replace your budget with. Episode 1502: Budgets Suck. Do This Instead by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Money and Values FIRECracker 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 fea...
Apr 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1502
Rose Lounsbury compares cash and credit. Episode 1501: Cash Money, Baby by Rose Lounsbury on Credit Versus Cash Rose 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 spend...
Apr 19, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1501
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about feeling stuck and unmotivated when it comes to your finances. Episode 1500: Feeling Stuck And Unmotivated When It Comes To Your Finances by Michelle Schroeder Gardner of Making Sense of Cents Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's cur...
Apr 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1500
Jen Hayes talks about one millennial couples that saves 25k per year. Episode 1499: How One Millennial Couple Saves 25000 Per Year by Jen Hayes on Paying Down Debt A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: ...
Apr 17, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1499
Brian Tracy tells us that in order to become a millionaire, we have to start by thinking like one. Episode 1498: How to Become a Millionaire Start Thinking Like One by Brian Tracy on financial independence Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worl...
Apr 16, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1498
Joel of 5AM Joel reminds you that it's time for your quarterly business review. Episode 1497: It's Time for Your QBR: Quarterly Business Review by Joel of 5AM Joel on Financial Management Joel 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 st...
Apr 15, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1497
Sam of Financial Samurai teaches you how to own your spending habits and not fall victim to money envy. Episode 1496: Dealing with Money Envy: Keeping the Joneses At Bay by Sam of FinancialSamurai on Owning Your Spending Habits Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA f...
Apr 14, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1496
Kelley Long with Financial Finesse talks about how her attitude about money kept her poor. Episode 1495: How My Money Attitude was Keeping Me Poor by Kelley Long of FinancialFinesse After 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...
Apr 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1495
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares myths and misconceptions about financial independence. This is part 3 of 3. Episode 1494: [Part 3] Myths and Misconceptions about Financial Independence and Early Retirement by J.D. Roth of GetRichSlowly J.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 b...
Apr 12, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1494
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares myths and misconceptions about financial independence. This is part 2 of 3. Episode 1493: [Part 2] Myths and Misconceptions about Financial Independence and Early Retirement by J.D. Roth of GetRichSlowly J.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 b...
Apr 11, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1493
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares myths and misconceptions about financial independence. This is part 1 of 3. Episode 1492: [Part 1] Myths and Misconceptions about Financial Independence and Early Retirement by J.D. Roth of GetRichSlowly J.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 b...
Apr 10, 2021•15 min•Ep. 1492
Diania Merriam answers two listener questions about short-term savings and financially supporting loved ones. Episode 1491: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Where Should I Keep Short-Term Savings & Financially Supporting Loved Ones 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 09, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1491
Chris Reining provides his three year update, sharing five thoughts on financial freedom. Episode 1490: 5 Thoughts on Financial Freedom (My 3 Year Update) by Chris Reining on Early Retirement and Security Chris 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/3-year-update/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on th...
Apr 08, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1490
ESI of ESI Money encourages you to reflect on your money milestones and what it will take to hit them. Episode 1489: What are Your Money Milestones by ESI on Financial Strategies and Wealth ESI 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, i...
Apr 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 1489
Brad of Budgets Are Sexy shares financial advice from the in-flight safety handbook. Episode 1488: Financial Advice From the In-Flight Safety Handbook by Brad with BudgetsAreSexy J. 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....
Apr 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1488
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about setting new financial goals. Episode 1487: Financial Reset: Setting New Financial Goals by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully Andrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to financial freedom. The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/financial-reset-setting-new-financial-goals/ Stream ...
Apr 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 1487
