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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...

  1. What it Means to “Live Below Your Means” by Jackie Beck on Budgeting & Financial Freedom

    11 HR AGO

    What it Means to “Live Below Your Means” by Jackie Beck on Budgeting & Financial Freedom

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2937: Jackie Beck explains the concept of "living below your means" as a path to financial freedom, breaking down how spending less than you earn builds security and lessens financial stress. By managing expenses, budgeting, and cutting unnecessary costs, she shows how anyone can take simple steps to achieve a less debt-ridden, more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/what-it-means-to-live-below-your-means/ Quotes to ponder: "Living below your means is about saving some of your money so you can afford things in the future or in case of an emergency." "If it feels like deprivation, I’d argue that you’re doing it wrong. Because even if you do reach your financial goals, what’s the point if you’re completely miserable?" "Money is a tool we can use to build a life of meaning. Financial freedom needs to be way more interesting than consumerism." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min
  2. What Does It Take To Be A Successful Investor by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

    1 DAY AGO

    What Does It Take To Be A Successful Investor by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2936: Successful investing relies on key traits like patience, confidence, and emotional control, which empower people to ride out market volatility and stick to their financial goals. Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock outline how embracing continuous learning, understanding risk, and focusing on long-term objectives can help investors especially women close the confidence gap and harness the full potential of compounding to build wealth and security. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/characteristics-successful-investor/ Quotes to ponder: "Successful investors understand the risk-return relationship and build diversified portfolios aligned with their long-term financial objectives." "Staying focused on your goals, remaining calm, and ignoring the 'noise' during market turmoil are keys to being a successful investor." "Successful investors aren’t just confident; they have humility too. They expect volatility in the market but understand volatility and loss are not the same things." Episode references: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  3. How to Get Rich with Minimalism by Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude Minimal Stuff on Personal Finance

    2 DAYS AGO

    How to Get Rich with Minimalism by Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude Minimal Stuff on Personal Finance

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2935: Karen Trefzger explains how minimalist lifestyle choices can unlock financial freedom by cutting unnecessary expenses in areas like housing, cars, entertainment, and education. By simplifying spending and reinvesting the savings, she suggests anyone can build substantial wealth while also gaining peace of mind and flexibility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com/2024/10/how-to-get-rich-with-minimalism.html Quotes to ponder: "Keeping up with the Joneses is a terrible idea when they’re spending more than they earn." "Cutting back on non-essentials is not a sacrifice, but a gift we give ourselves." "Minimalism isn’t just about having less; it’s about valuing what truly matters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  4. Selling My Time Too Cheap: How Full-Time Year-Round Work Blinds Us To The Joys of Life by Paul Millerd

    3 DAYS AGO

    Selling My Time Too Cheap: How Full-Time Year-Round Work Blinds Us To The Joys of Life by Paul Millerd

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2934: Paul Millerd explores how the societal default of full-time, year-round employment often blinds us to life’s more meaningful experiences. Sharing his journey from corporate consultant to self-employed, he reveals the hidden costs of trading endless hours for stability and questions the assumptions that keep many people from reclaiming their time and rediscovering genuine fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://pmillerd.com/time/ Quotes to ponder: "Those moments where you’ve had enough space and time to connect to yourself are priceless." "What we bought into was a silent conspiracy. One where as long as we remained employed, we could pretend that we had it figured out." "If I had to plant a piece of wisdom in the brain of my younger self it would simply be to tell him that a different state of being is possible." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  5. Investing by Steve Pavlina on Creating Positive Social Impacts

    4 DAYS AGO

    Investing by Steve Pavlina on Creating Positive Social Impacts

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2933: Investing isn’t just about profit; Steve Pavlina emphasizes the importance of aligning investments with personal values to avoid self-sabotage and create positive social impacts. He suggests focusing on growth-inducing investments in personal development and businesses you control, rather than purely profit-driven options, for a more fulfilling financial journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/07/investing/ Quotes to ponder: "Where you invest your money, time, and energy will impact how you feel about yourself as well as how you influence the overall economy." "Investing in personal growth means paying for growth-inducing experiences like books, audio programs, courses, seminars, coaching, training, travel, and more anything that helps you grow." "You’ll find it much easier to invest in alignment with your values since you won’t be fighting a part of yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  6. [Part 2] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Saving Money

    5 DAYS AGO

    [Part 2] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Saving Money

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2932: In this insightful continuation, Mrs. 1500 offers practical strategies for maximizing savings and finding financial freedom on any income level. From reselling thrift-store finds to leveraging free educational resources and simplifying everyday expenses, she emphasizes thoughtful decision-making. It's not about how much you earn but how wisely you manage what you have. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.1500days.com/you-dont-have-to-make-100000-a-year-to-retire-early/ Quotes to ponder: "You can make $40K/year and retire when you’re 50. You can also make $120K/year and still have to work when you’re 75. It’s all about choices." "Don’t fall for a beautiful face or a hot body. Look at their decisions and see if they are something you can live with." Episode references: MIT OpenCourseWare: https://ocw.mit.edu/ Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/ Treehouse: https://teamtreehouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  7. [Part 1] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Frugality

    6 DAYS AGO

    [Part 1] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Frugality

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2931: Mrs. 1500 from 1500Days.com shares her thoughts on early retirement, emphasizing that you don’t need to earn a six-figure salary to achieve it. Drawing from her own experience of living frugally, she offers practical tips, such as renting out spare rooms, maintaining a budget car, and delaying major expenses like children, all while finding joy in a simpler lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.1500days.com/you-dont-have-to-make-100000-a-year-to-retire-early/ Quotes to ponder: "Anyone can stir things together in a bowl. Take a day to make up a bunch of breakfast sandwiches and put them in the freezer so you don’t have to stop at the drive-thru on the way to work because you woke up late." "Delay having children until you can afford them. Now I understand surprises happen, but there are ways to avoid these surprises." "Don’t attend weddings for people you don’t believe will stay together." Episode references: Retire by 40: https://retireby40.org Mr. Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  8. Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being by Kathleen Coxwell on Cost of Healthcare Expenses

    6 DAYS AGO

    Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being by Kathleen Coxwell on Cost of Healthcare Expenses

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2930: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it often goes overlooked in retirement planning. Kathleen Coxwell highlights that the risks of heart attack increase after retirement due to stress, loss of purpose, and lifestyle changes. By focusing on heart-healthy habits such as a proper diet, regular exercise, finding purpose, and having a detailed retirement plan, retirees can significantly improve both their health and well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/heart-health-and-your-retirement-well-being/ Quotes to ponder: "Heart disease is both the leading cause of death in the U.S. and the most preventable." "Retirees within a year of transitioning from work were 40% more likely to have had a heart attack or stroke than those who were still working." "The key to regular exercise is less the exercise than the regular." Episode references: Health and Retirement Study: https://hrs.isr.umich.edu Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  9. Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Building Wealth & Investment Advice

    9 NOV

    Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Building Wealth & Investment Advice

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2929: ESI of ESIMoney.com explores the age-old debate of spending less versus earning more for financial success. Both strategies are essential: spending less yields immediate benefits, while earning more increases financial freedom over time. True financial growth comes from maximizing the gap between income and expenses by controlling spending and boosting earnings. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://esimoney.com/spending-less-versus-earning-more/ Quotes to ponder: “Earning more without controlling spending is a waste.” “The real magic happens when you raise income AND cut expenses.” “Decide what’s important to you and spend on that (in moderation).” Episode references: The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  10. Buy This, Not That by Dr. Jim Dahle of White Coat Investor on Personal Financial Decisions for A Rich Life

    8 NOV

    Buy This, Not That by Dr. Jim Dahle of White Coat Investor on Personal Financial Decisions for A Rich Life

    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2928: Dr. Jim Dahle offers practical advice on financial decisions that can lead to wealth-building instead of debt accumulation. By choosing used cars, index funds, and experiences over flashy purchases like new cars, actively managed funds, and expensive homes, Dahle highlights the importance of strategic spending for long-term financial success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/buy-this-not-that/ Quotes to ponder: "Building wealth is about buying assets, not stuff." "The purchases that bring the most happiness are shared experiences with people we care about, not the stuff that fills our houses and garages." "You shouldn't buy a brand-new car until you're a millionaire." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
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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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