Optimal Finance Daily
2,600 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsOptimal 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 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 financial tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial freedom and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise.
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2447: Are You in Debt? 6 Reasons You Need A Debt Management Plan by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesCourtney Luke tells you why you need a debt management plan Episode 2447: Are You in Debt? 6 Reasons You Need A Debt Management Plan by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt Arrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission to help people get out of debt and start building wealth on any income. There are three main areas of focus for Arrest Your Debt: ...
2446: Your Obsession With Being Perfect Could Cost You Six Figures by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Making Smart Money Decisions
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesKelley Long with Financial Finesse talks about how much money you could lose by trying to be perfect Episode 2446: Your Obsession With Being Perfect Could Cost You Six Figures by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Making Smart Money Decisions 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 ...
2445: The 800 Credit Score Club: 4 Tricks to Quickly Increase Your FICO Score by Marcus Garrett with Jackie Beck
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesMarcus Garrett with Jackie Beck shares how to get your credit score to 800 Episode 2445: The 800 Credit Score Club: 4 Tricks to Quickly Increase Your FICO Score by Marcus Garrett with Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She’s walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbe...
2444: Saving in Retirement: What You Should Do Now AND Starting a Roth IRA For a Teen by Ryan Larson of First Line Fin
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesRyan Larson of First Line Fin shares two short posts about saving in retirement and starting a Roth IRA for a teen Episode 2444: Saving in Retirement: What You Should Do Now AND Starting a Roth IRA For a Teen by Ryan Larson of First Line Fin Ryan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan recognizes the importance of growing and preserving the assets accumulated for retirement and the need for realloca...
2443: Financial Advice From the In-Flight Safety Handbook by Brad with BudgetsAreSexy
September 10, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesBrad of Budgets Are Sexy shares financial advice from the in-flight safety handbook. Episode 2443: 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 BudgetsAreSe...
2442: Avoiding Fitness Information Overload by Rachel Trotta on How to Create Sustainable Health Habits
September 10, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesRachel Trotta shares how to avoid fitness information overload. Episode 2442: Avoiding Fitness Information Overload by Rachel Trotta on How to Create Sustainable Health Habits Rachel Trotta is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionalist, and health writer living in Red Bank, New Jersey, and helping clients all over the world. She loves helping women transform their habits and their relationships to themselves, to help them achieve long-lasting results. The original post is located he...
2441: How To Get Out Of Student Loan Default by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Getting Out of Debt
September 09, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesRobert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how to get out of student loan default Episode 2441: How To Get Out Of Student Loan Default by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Getting Out of Debt 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 st...
2440: What Are Your Options for a 401k Rollover to IRA? by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Leaving Your Job
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesJeff Rose talks about your options for a 401k rollover to IRA Episode 2440: What Are Your Options for a 401k Rollover to IRA? by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Leaving Your Job 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 o...
2439: Percolate Your Portfolio by Gwen with Go Curry Cracker on Frontloading Retirement Savings
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesGwen with Go Curry Cracker talks about frontloading your retirement savings Episode 2439: Percolate Your Portfolio by Gwen with Go Curry Cracker on Frontloading Retirement Savings Winnie Tseng is from Taiwan and is the Go Curry Cracker resident photographer. After working in high tech, she found her real love making magic happen behind the camera and in the kitchen. Now she travels the world in search of new flavors and images. Jeremy Jacobson is from the United States and is the Go Curry Cra...
2438: Today Is the Day to Improve Your Finances! TODAY! by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Building Wealth
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesChristina Browning of Our Rich Journey helps you improve your finances today Episode 2438: Today Is the Day to Improve Your Finances! TODAY! by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Building Wealth Amon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, and investing money so that they could grow enough wealth in their investments to never have to work again. And, guess what? They did it! At the age of 39, they reached financial independence, quit their ...
2437: [Part 2] How to Complete Your Very First Spending Audit by Amanda Brownlow on Managing Your Finances
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesAmanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to complete your very first spending audit. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2437: [Part 2] How to Complete Your Very First Spending Audit by Amanda Brownlow on Managing Your Finances Amanda 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 ...
2436: [Part 1] How to Complete Your Very First Spending Audit by Amanda Brownlow on Managing Your Finances
September 04, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesAmanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to complete your very first spending audit. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2436: [Part 1] How to Complete Your Very First Spending Audit by Amanda Brownlow on Managing Your Finances Amanda 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 ...
2435: Financial Reset: Setting New Financial Goals by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on How to Commit to Becoming Wealthy
September 03, 2023 07:01 - 11 minutesAndrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about setting new financial goals. Episode 2435: Financial Reset: Setting New Financial Goals by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on How to Commit to Becoming Wealthy 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-re...
2434: Why You Should Stop Donating Your Stuff (and Do This First) by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
September 03, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesAnthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about what to do before donating your stuff. Episode 2434: Why You Should Stop Donating Your Stuff (and Do This First) by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, a...
2433: What Happens to My Debt When I Die? by Christine Luken on Looking Out For Your Family's Financial Health
September 02, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesChristine Luken talks about what happens to your debt when you die Episode 2433: What Happens to My Debt When I Die? by Christine Luken on Looking Out For Your Family's Financial Health Ready to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity® coach in your corner! As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professionals to pay off staggering amounts ...
2432: The Mistake People Make When Investing by Chris Reining on Investment Choices and Being Patient
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesChris Reining shares the mistake people make when investing Episode 2432: The Mistake People Make When Investing by Chris Reining on Investment Choices and Being Patient 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/investing-mistake/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.adverti...
2431: 7 Ways My Kids Actually Save Me Money by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Spending Less Money as a Parent
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesJ. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 7 ways his kids save him money Episode 2431: 7 Ways My Kids Actually Save Me Money by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Spending Less Money as a Parent 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 Budge...
2430: Invest a Lot Of Money at Once or Spread it Out? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money on Knowing Your Financial Goals
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesAmy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money talk about how much money to invest at once Episode 2430: Invest a Lot Of Money at Once or Spread it Out? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money on Knowing Your Financial Goals 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 fin...
2429: Are My Investments Good? by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Making Investment Decisions
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesJesse Cramer talks about how to know if your investments are good Episode 2429: Are My Investments Good? by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Making Investment Decisions Jesse started The Best Interest in 2018. He was a mechanical engineer by day, working on satellite telescopes. But his passion was to help people improve their personal finances. He began writing to "learn in public," to help people, and to add genuine signal to an otherwise noisy Internet. Fast forward to now. So much has c...
2428: How To Enjoy Life Without Going Broke by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Inexpensive Ways to Have Fun
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesMichelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about how to enjoy life without going broke Episode 2428: How To Enjoy Life Without Going Broke by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Inexpensive Ways to Have Fun 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 currently touri...
2427: The Creation Mindset - Accelerate Your Wealth Trajectory by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad
August 27, 2023 07:01 - 11 minutesCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to accelerate your wealth trajectory. Episode 2427: The Creation Mindset - Accelerate Your Wealth Trajectory by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad 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 f...
2426: We Shouldn't Discourage Our Kids From Trade School by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Sending Kids to College
August 27, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesKalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout tells you why you shouldn't discourage your kids from trade school. Episode 2426: We Shouldn't Discourage Our Kids From Trade School by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Sending Kids to College Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults in...
2425: [Part 2] Protect Yourself Against Identity and Credit Card Theft by Emily Guy Birken of PT Money
August 26, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesEmily Guy Birken with PT Money helps you protect yourself against identity and credit card theft. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2425: [Part 2] Protect Yourself Against Identity and Credit Card Theft by Emily Guy Birken 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 ...
2424: [Part 1] Protect Yourself Against Identity and Credit Card Theft by Emily Guy Birken of PT Money
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesEmily Guy Birken with PT Money helps you protect yourself against identity and credit card theft. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2424: [Part 1] Protect Yourself Against Identity and Credit Card Theft by Emily Guy Birken 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 ...
2423: The Road From Rats to Riches by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular on the Pursuit of Wealth
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesJulien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the road from rats to riches Episode 2423: The Road From Rats to Riches by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular on the Pursuit of Wealth Julien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really "feeling" happy with the financial progress they'd made. Their blog ...
2422: Straightforward Ways To Get Out Of Debt by Gillian Manning with RadicalFIRE on Debt Reduction Tips
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesGillian Manning shares straightforward ways to get out of debt Episode 2422: Straightforward Ways To Get Out Of Debt by Gillian Manning with RadicalFIRE on Debt Reduction Tips Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance and economics background with a master’s in Finance. Radical FIRE is a personal finance blog that helps you live your dream life by making more money and investing. They want you to reach your financial goals and have fun while doing it! The original post is l...
2421: The Diminishing Returns of More Hard Work by Dr. James Dahle with Physician on Fire
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesDr. James M. Dahle of The White Coat Investor talks about the diminishing returns of more hard work Episode 2421: The Diminishing Returns of More Hard Work by Dr. James Dahle with Physician on Fire The White Coat Investor is the most widely-read, physician-specific personal finance and investing website in the world. It is the premier resource for high-income professionals looking for unbiased information about all things financial or simply a referral to a trusted professional providing good...
2420: Love and Money: Do Savers Seek Spenders? by April Dykman of Get Rich Slowly on Couples Spending
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesApril Dykman with Get Rich Slowly talks about couples spending Episode 2420: Love and Money: Do Savers Seek Spenders? by April Dykman of Get Rich Slowly on Couples Spending 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 your own fina...
2419: I Stopped Trying to be Perfect and My Budget Thanked Me for It by Kumiko of The Budget Mom
August 20, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesKumiko of The Budget Mom stopped trying to be perfect and her budget thanked her for it. Episode 2419: I Stopped Trying to be Perfect and My Budget Thanked Me for It 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/i-stopped...
2418: Don't Make The Perfect the Enemy of The Good by Mark Fisher of MarkFisherFitness on Exercise Progress
August 20, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness warns you not to make the perfect enemy of the good. Episode 2418: Don't Make The Perfect the Enemy of The Good by Mark Fisher of MarkFisherFitness on Exercise Progress Mark Fisher Fitness helps people who hate gyms find a fitness home they actually love. They offer classes, semi-private training, and six week transformation programs. Whether you've tried everything and never found a lovematch, or never even been to a gym at all, look no further. The origina...
2417: Why Following Your Dreams Will Make You Free by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Dreams vs. Stability
August 19, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesWanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why following your dreams will make you free Episode 2417: Why Following Your Dreams Will Make You Free by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Dreams vs. Stability 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 h...
2416: Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons in Marriage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Finance and Marriage
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesAndy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about the pros and cons of having a joint bank account Episode 2416: Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons in Marriage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Finance and Marriage 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 youn...
2415: How I Almost Committed Financial Suicide by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Overspending on a Home
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesLisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how she almost committed financial suicide Episode 2415: How I Almost Committed Financial Suicide by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Overspending on a Home Lisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right. She and her husband are known as Mr. & Mrs. Mad Money Monster on the site. They pride t...
2414: Passing On Your Money Skills by Tania Brown of Financial Finesse on Teaching Kids About Money and Adulthood
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesTania Brown with Financial Finesse talks about passing on your money skills Episode 2414: Passing On Your Money Skills by Tania Brown of Financial Finesse on Teaching Kids About Money and Adulthood 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 gu...
2413: A Reminder: You Probably Make A Lot More Than You Think by Kevin of Financial Panther on Money Perspective
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesKevin of Financial Panther reminds you that you probably make a lot more than you think Episode 2413: A Reminder: You Probably Make A Lot More Than You Think by Kevin of Financial Panther on Money Perspective Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance,...
2412: How To Buy Real Estate With A Self-Directed IRA by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesCourtney Luke teaches you how to buy real estate with a self-directed IRA Episode 2412: How To Buy Real Estate With A Self-Directed IRA by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt Arrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission to help people get out of debt and start building wealth on any income. There are three main areas of focus for Arrest Your Deb...
2411: Think Bigger to Motivate Yourself by Tynan on Finding Motivational Opportunities
August 13, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesTynan encourages us to think bigger as a means of motivating ourselves. Episode 2411: Think Bigger to Motivate Yourself by Tynan on Finding Motivational Opportunities Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” fea...
2410: 4 Reasons You Should Cut (and Keep Cutting) Your Expenses by Robert Morris with Money Mini Blog
August 13, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesRobert Morris of Money Mini Blog provides 4 reasons that you should keep cutting your expenses. Episode 2410: 4 Reasons You Should Cut (and Keep Cutting) Your Expenses by Robert Morris with 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 t...
2409: [Part 2] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD
August 12, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares how to quit your job and travel the world. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2409: [Part 2] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD 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 y...
2408: [Part 1] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares how to quit your job and travel the world. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2408: [Part 1] 14 Months, 18 Countries, $10,000 – How to Quit Your Job and Travel The World by Craig Stephens of RBD 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 y...
2407: How To Invest In Farmland by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Alternate Investment Strategies and REITs
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesRobert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how to invest in farmland Episode 2407: How To Invest In Farmland by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Alternate Investment Strategies and REITs 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 starte...
2406: Get More For Your Money by Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy on Investing in Experiences
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesStacy Kaiser of Live Happy talks about getting more for your money Episode 2406: Get More For Your Money by Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy on Investing in Experiences Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/relationships/get-more-for-your-money/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested i...
2405: Best Ways to Build an Emergency Fund by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesAmy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money share the best ways to build an emergency fund Episode 2405: Best Ways to Build an Emergency Fund by Vicki Cook and 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-time w...
2404: Six Percent is the New Four Percent by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Safe Withdrawal Rate
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesPaula Pant of Afford Anything explains why six percent is the new four percent. Episode 2404: Six Percent is the New Four Percent by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Safe Withdrawal Rate 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 a...
2403: Effectively Respond to Danger by Calming Your Daily Worries by Ingrid Y. Helander on How to Stay Calm and Ready
August 06, 2023 07:01 - 11 minutesIngrid Y. Helander tells us how to understand and prepare for the dangers you perceive. Episode 2403: Effectively Respond to Danger by Calming Your Daily Worries by Ingrid Y. Helander on How to Stay Calm and Ready Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in ...
2402: Why Selling Things is a Waste of Your Time by Rose Lounsbury on Time and Money
August 06, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesRose Lounsbury tells us why selling things is a waste of our time. Episode 2402: Why Selling Things is a Waste of Your Time by Rose Lounsbury on Time and Money 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 simplici...
2401: 8 Unusual Things to Hold in Your IRA by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Little Known IRA Facts
August 05, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesJeff Rose talks about 8 unusual things to hold in your IRA Episode 2401: 8 Unusual Things to Hold in Your IRA by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Little-Known IRA Facts 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 po...
2400: Why Paying For A Storage Unit Is A Waste of Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesMichelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about why a storage unit is a waste of money Episode 2400: Why Paying For A Storage Unit Is A Waste of Money 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 currently touring North America an...
2399: The Three Most Common Ways To Achieve FIRE by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Retirement Strategie
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesChristina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about the three most common ways to achieve FIRE Episode 2399: The Three Most Common Ways To Achieve FIRE by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Retirement Strategies Amon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, and investing money so that they could grow enough wealth in their investments to never have to work again. And, guess what? They did it! At the age of 39, they reached financial independe...
2398: Do This With Your Vacation Time From Your Job to Make More Money by Dustin Heiner of Master Passive Income
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesDustin Heiner helps you use your vacation time to your advantage. Episode 2398: Do This With Your Vacation Time From Your Job to Make More Money by Dustin Heiner of Master Passive Income Dustin is the founder of Master Passive Income, Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) and Successfully Unemployed. He is a real estate investor who was able to make enough passive income from his business to quit his job when he was 37 years old. With his podcast, Youtube channel, books, courses, a...