Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Ind...

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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2238: I Have $1 Million and I Still Can’t Affor...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about how difficult it is to retire, even with $1 million
9 min
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2237: Proof of Work by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about proof of work
8 min
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2236: The Worst Money Advice I’ve Ever Heard by...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares the worst money advice she's ever heard
7 min
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2235: Breaking The Habit of Being Critical: Fou...
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares 4 ways that couples can create kindness with one another.
8 min
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2234: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment b...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares why your house is a terrible investment.
9 min
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2233: How to Create a Minimalist Budget by Aman...
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about how to create a minimalist budget
8 min
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2232: [Part 2] What Are The Costs Of Working? b...
Marjolein Dilven talks about the costs of working. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2231: [Part 1] What Are The Costs Of Working? b...
Marjolein Dilven talks about the costs of working. This is part 1 of 2.
7 min
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2230: Frugal or Cheap: How to Tell and Why it M...
Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money compare frugality to cheapness
8 min
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2229: Why I Prefer a Spreadsheet to Track Expen...
Len Penzo talks about using a spreadsheet to track expenses
7 min
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2228: How to Cheat On Your Taxes Legally by Ric...
Richard Close with Get Rich Slowly teaches you how to cheat on your taxes legally
7 min
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2227: The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani Sc...
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares the truth about sun exposure.
9 min
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2226: Snatch Up Your Long-Lost Money by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares how to snatch up your long-lost money.
8 min
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2225: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris o...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the three phases of money feelings
8 min
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2224: Life Insurance Beneficiary by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance beneficiaries
8 min
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2223: 9 Painless Ways To Trick Yourself Into Sp...
Sarah Von Bargen shares 9 painless ways to trick yourself into spending less
8 min
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2222: [Part 2] The Price of Inattention by Mich...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2221: [Part 1] The Price of Inattention by Mich...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 1 of 2.
6 min
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2220: Managing College Costs by Offering an Inc...
ESI of ESI Money talks about managing college costs
8 min
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2219: The Morning Routine Effect (What to Expec...
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the morning routine effect.
7 min
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2218: 7 Things You Will Never Regret Spending M...
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 7 things you will never regret spending money on.
7 min
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2217: What Is A Direct Student Loan? Here Are I...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about direct student loans
8 min
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2216: Your Credit Score is Not Important (And I...
Christine Luken talks about the importance of your credit score
8 min
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2215: Financial Mass Destruction by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about financial mass destruction
11 min
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2214: 5 Tips to Manage Student Loans AND What i...
James Lambridis of DebtMD shares two short posts covering how to manage student loans and student loan deferment
8 min