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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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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...

Episodes

1396: How to Manage Your Career to Make Millions More by ESI of ESI Money on Wealth Building Advice

ESI of ESI Money tells you how to manage your career so you can make millions more. Episode 1396: How to Manage Your Career to Make Millions More by ESI of ESI Money on Wealth Building Advice 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,...

Jan 04, 202111 minEp. 1396

1395: Do You Need a Financial Advisor by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet helps you figure out whether or not you need a financial advisor. Episode 1395: Do You Need a Financial Advisor by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent inves...

Jan 03, 202111 minEp. 1395

1394: PS: The Less You Spend, The Less You Need To Earn by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy reminds us that the less we spend, the less we need to earn. Episode 1394: PS: The Less You Spend, The Less You Need To Earn by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy 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 BudgetsA...

Jan 02, 202112 minEp. 1394

1393: [Part 2] 4 Phrases That Show Why Being Entitled Makes You Poor by Nick True of Mapped Out Money

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares four phrases that prove why being entitled makes you poor. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1393: [Part 2] 4 Phrases That Show Why Being Entitled Makes You Poor by Nick True of Mapped Out Money Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of y...

Jan 01, 202111 minEp. 1393

1392: [Part 1] 4 Phrases That Show Why Being Entitled Makes You Poor by Nick True of Mapped Out Money

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares four phrases that prove why being entitled makes you poor. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1392: [Part 1] 4 Phrases That Show Why Being Entitled Makes You Poor by Nick True of Mapped Out Money Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of y...

Dec 31, 202012 minEp. 1392

1391: Why The Banks Are Out To Get You by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Index Fund Passive Investing

Wanderer fills us in on why the banks are out to get us. Episode 1391: Why The Banks Are Out To Get You by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Index Fund Passive Investing Wanderer 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.co...

Dec 30, 202012 minEp. 1391

1390: 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Finances Before the New Year by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money

Andy Hill offers five quick ways to improve your finances before the new year. Episode 1390: 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Finances Before the New Year 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 that he decided ...

Dec 29, 202013 minEp. 1390

1389: Step Off The Dang Treadmill by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Slowing Down Lifestyle Creep

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad encourages us to step off the dang treadmill. Episode 1389: Step Off The Dang Treadmill by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Slowing Down Lifestyle Creep Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first lov...

Dec 28, 202014 minEp. 1389

1388: 5 Things Rich People Do With Their Money by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Wealth Building

Fritz Gilbert lets us in on what rich people do with their money. Episode 1388: 5 Things Rich People Do With Their Money by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Wealth Building Fritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in the global aluminum industry. His award-winning blog, The Retirement Manifesto, is focused on helping people achieve a great retirement. The blog follows his journey from 3 years prior to retirement through his first 2+ years of living in retirement and foc...

Dec 27, 202011 minEp. 1388

1387: The 5-Step Negotiation Process I Use To Lower My Monthly Bills By 25% by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares a negotiation process he uses to lower monthly bills. Episode 1387: The 5-Step Negotiation Process I Use To Lower My Monthly Bills By 25% by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/negotiate-your-bi...

Dec 26, 202013 minEp. 1387

1386: [Part 2] Why Is Taking Some Financial Risk Important by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money share the value of financial risk. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1386: [Part 2] Why Is Taking Some Financial Risk Important by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-t...

Dec 25, 202012 minEp. 1386

1385: [Part 1] Why Is Taking Some Financial Risk Important by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money share the value of financial risk. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1385: [Part 1] Why Is Taking Some Financial Risk Important by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-t...

Dec 24, 202013 minEp. 1385

1384: Top 4 Budget Adjustments To Stop Overspending by Gina Zakaria of Saving Whiz

Gina Zakaria of Saving Whiz offers the top 4 budget adjustments to stop overspending. Episode 1384: Top 4 Budget Adjustments To Stop Overspending by Gina Zakaria of Saving Whiz Gina Zakaria, the founder and writer for TheFrugalConvert.com, is based in Los Angeles. She is passionate about helping others find their sweet spot in spending and saving, by being more frugal. It’s her mission to teach others how to maximize on life while saving money. She’s appeared on MeTime with Frangela talk show an...

Dec 23, 202011 minEp. 1384

1383: Where to Look for Income on Your Savings by Harry Stout of FinancialVerse on Investment Options

Harry Stout of Financial Verse tells you where to look for income on your savings. Episode 1383: Where to Look for Income on Your Savings by Harry Stout of FinancialVerse on Investment Options 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 expe...

Dec 22, 202013 minEp. 1383

1382: Letter To My Teenage Self: Money Lessons by Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista

Tiffany Aliche writes a letter to her teenage self about what money lessons to live by. Episode 1382: Letter To My Teenage Self: Money Lessons by Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista Tiffany Aliche, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and is quickly becoming America’s favorite, personal finance expert. She has made it her mission to empower women and provide them with access to the tools and resources needed to create a better life for themselves and their families. Through her compa...

Dec 21, 202013 minEp. 1382

1381: The Coffee Machine that can Pay for a University Education by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache talks about the coffee machine that can pay for a college education. Episode 1381: The Coffee Machine that can Pay for a University Education by Mr. Money Mustache Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then ...

Dec 20, 202010 minEp. 1381

1380: How to Improve Your Relationship With Money by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Financial Mindset

Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about how to improve your relationship with money. Episode 1380: How to Improve Your Relationship With Money by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Financial Mindset 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/how-to-improve-yo...

Dec 19, 202012 minEp. 1380

1379: How to Overcome Your Fear of Investing in the Stock Market by Phil Town of Rule One Investing

Phil Town of Rule One Investing tells you how to overcome your fear of investing in stocks. Episode 1379: How to Overcome Your Fear of Investing in the Stock Market by Phil Town of Rule One Investing Phil Town's portfolio has been ranked No. 1 by the American Association for Individual Investors when it produced a 50% rate of return. He has a passion for investing that is hard to beat and he wants to share it with you. Phil has written three New York Times #1 Best-Selling Investment Books, Rule ...

Dec 18, 202013 minEp. 1379

1378: How to Get One Month Ahead Financially by Robert Farrington of The College Investor

Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how to get one month ahead financially. Episode 1378: How to Get One Month Ahead Financially by Robert Farrington of The College Investor Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investo...

Dec 17, 202012 minEp. 1378

1377: It Is Time To Start Acting Like A Wealthy Person by Ross Perez with The Finance Twins

Ross Perez of The Finance Twins talks about the value in acting like a wealthy person. Episode 1377: It Is Time To Start Acting Like A Wealthy Person by Ross Perez with 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 personal finance, how to manage money...

Dec 16, 202013 minEp. 1377

1376: Ready, Set, Stress by Joel of 5 AM Joel on Handling Stressful Financial Situations

Joel of 5AM Joel talks about stress management. Episode 1376: Ready, Set, Stress by Joel of 5 AM Joel on Handling Stressful Financial Situations 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 started noticing major improvements in his wo...

Dec 15, 202012 minEp. 1376

1375: Simple and Frugal Can be Different Things by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoneyPro on Simplifying Your Finances

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney talks about the difference between simple and frugal. Episode 1375: Simple and Frugal Can be Different Things by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoneyPro on Simplifying Your Finances 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-proj...

Dec 14, 202010 minEp. 1375

1374: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XIX: How to Think about Money by JL Collins

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com on how to think about stocks and money. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1374: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XIX: How to Think about Money by JL Collins Mr. 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 team...

Dec 13, 202012 minEp. 1374

1373: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XIX: How to Think about Money by JL Collins

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com on how to think about stocks and money. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1373: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XIX: How to Think about Money by JL Collins Mr. 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 team...

Dec 12, 202012 minEp. 1373

1372: 7 Rules for Growing Slow (But Sustainable) Wealth by The Editors of Get Rich Slowly

The Editors of Get Rich Slowly share 7 rules for slow and sustainable financial growth. Episode 1372: 7 Rules for Growing Slow (But Sustainable) Wealth by The Editors of Get Rich Slowly 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 boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of you...

Dec 11, 202013 minEp. 1372

1371: The Diderot Effect: How Buying Fuels Itself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything

Paula Pant of Afford Anything elaborates on the Diderot Effect. Episode 1371: The Diderot Effect: How Buying Fuels Itself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything...

Dec 10, 202012 minEp. 1371

1370: Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Explained by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Financial Planning Process

Jeff Rose explains Dave Ramsey's "baby steps". Episode 1370: Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Explained by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Financial Planning Process Jeff 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...

Dec 09, 202013 minEp. 1370

1369: Am I Too Old to Invest with a Roth IRA AND Budgeting - An Easier, Smarter Way by Philip Taylor of PTMoney

Philip Taylor of PT Money shares two articles covering budgeting and when it's too late to invest in Roth IRAs. Episode 1369: Am I Too Old to Invest with a Roth IRA AND Budgeting - An Easier, Smarter Way by Philip Taylor of PTMoney 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 i...

Dec 08, 202012 minEp. 1369

1368: How to Make Good Financial Decisions by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on Investment Vehicle Advice

Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial tells us how we can make good financial decisions. Episode 1368: How to Make Good Financial Decisions by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on Investment Vehicle Advice Derick Van Ness is a Wealth Strategist who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. His company, Big Life Financial is focused on removing the mystery and misinformation surrounding money and financial strategy so people can live their BIGGEST LIFE! Derick’s company c...

Dec 07, 202015 minEp. 1368

1367: Freezing Weather, Tire Pressure, Costco Fail, and a Money Saving Tip by ESI of ESI Money

ESI of ESI Money offers a money saving tip with a few other unexpected topics sprinkled in. Episode 1367: Freezing Weather, Tire Pressure, Costco Fail, and a Money Saving Tip by ESI of ESI Money 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, sa...

Dec 06, 202011 minEp. 1367
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