Optimal Finance Daily
2,723 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K 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.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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022: Taking Back Personal Financial Responsibility by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme
March 29, 2016 09:00 - 12 minutesIt's always interesting to hear when people take pride in not knowing a subject. Hear Jacob's take on it. Episode 22: Taking Back Personal Financial Responsibility by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme. Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a se...
021: Case Study: How 1 of My Students Negotiated $20k & Quintupled His Shares Using a Dream Job Technique by Ramit Sethi
March 28, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutesThere are better ways to earn more money. Getting a raise is one of them, and it's not as hard as it seems. Episode 21: Case Study: How 1 of My Students Negotiated $20k & Quintupled His Shares Using a Dream Job Technique by Ramit Sethi. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: mone...
020: Working For Free by Steve Pavlina
March 25, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutesSometimes you have to give a little to get a lot. Listen to Steve Pavlina's perspective on getting customers and clients. Episode 20: Working For Free by Steve Pavlina. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including produc...
019: Need, Want, Like by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
March 24, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutesTake back control of your life with a simple, three-category list. Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus share a system to embrace minimalism in a simple, yet difficult, way. Episode 19: Need, Want, Like by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists. Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journa...
018: Why You Must Make Peace with Your Financial Situation by Cait Flanders of Blonde on a Budget
March 23, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutesNo matter where you are in your financial journey, you need to accept where you are. Take a listen to Cait's perspective! Episode 18: Why You Must Make Peace with Your Financial Situation by Cait Flanders of Blonde on a Budget. Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The ...
017: 10 Ideas for Living Without Credit or Debt by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 22, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutesHere are some ideas for living without credit cards or debt. Episode 17: 10 Ideas for Living Without Credit or Debt by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/10-ideas-for-living-a-life-without-credit-or-debt Please Rate & R...
016: Making Money While Taking Vacations by Mr. Money Mustache
March 21, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutesMr. Money Mustache makes money while on vacation. Episode 16: Making Money While Taking Vacations 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 they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to ...
015: The Abundance Mindset by Steve Pavlina
March 18, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutesWhat do you think about paying $10,000 for one night in a hotel room? This post might make you think differently... Episode 15: The Abundance Mindset by Steve Pavlina. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including product...
014: What It Feels Like to No Longer Worry About Money by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
March 17, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutesJoshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists went from a six figure salary to significantly less and couldn't be happier. Hear his story about the change and what it feels like to no longer worry about money. Episode 14: What It Feels Like to No Longer Worry About Money by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists. Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The...
013: How I Paid Off $30,000 of Debt in Two Years by Cait Flanders of Blonde on a Budget
March 16, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutesCait Flanders managed to pay off $30,000 in debt, but also made some mistakes along the way. Hear her story! Episode 13: How I Paid Off $30,000 of Debt in Two Years by Cait Flanders of Blonde on a Budget. Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is locate...
012: 6 Money Lessons for My College-Aged Daughter by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 15, 2016 07:30 - 9 minutesHere are some money lessons for college students, parents of college students, or anyone, really, to prevent yourself from going into debt. Episode 12: 6 Money Lessons for My College-Aged Daughter by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http:/...
011: Mr. Money Mustache's Own Story by Mr. Money Mustache
March 14, 2016 07:30 - 10 minutesHow MMM retired at age 30 and how you can, too! In this episode, learn about Mr. Money Mustache's upbringing and what led him down the path to early retirement. Episode 11: Mr. Money Mustache's Own Story 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 location...
010: Check Your Credit Score: The Most-Ignored Big Win by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
March 11, 2016 08:30 - 11 minutesChecking your credit score can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars long-term. Learn why and how to check it and fix it. Episode 10: Check Your Credit Score: The Most-Ignored Big Win by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money,...
009: 8 Ways to Make Huge Savings in Your Budget by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 10, 2016 08:30 - 12 minutesIn today's reading, you'll hear some great ideas to make massive savings every year. Episode 9: 8 Ways to Make Huge Savings in Your Budget by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/8-ways-to-make-huge-savings-in-your-budget ...
008: First Retire, Then Get Rich by Mr. Money Mustache
March 09, 2016 08:30 - 14 minutesSee retirement in a new light from the guy who retired at age 30. In this episode, hear a couple of scenarios and see how you can pull it off. Episode 8: First Retire, Then Get Rich 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 ...
007: 4 Dumb Money Mistakes by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
March 08, 2016 08:30 - 14 minutesA great post showing 4 common money mistakes and what you should do instead. Episode 7: 4 Dumb Money Mistakes by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since then, he's been tes...
006: Fiscal Fitness: Eliminate Debt with 10 Successful Diet Principles by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 07, 2016 08:30 - 12 minutesA step-by-step program to eliminate debt that is remarkably similar to a diet plan. Episode 6: Fiscal Fitness: Eliminate Debt with 10 Successful Diet Principles by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/fiscal-fitness-elimin...
005: Rent vs. Buy: If You Have to Ask, You Should Probably Rent by Mr. Money Mustache
March 04, 2016 08:30 - 16 minutesShould you rent or buy? This post helps you answer the question. Episode 5: Rent vs. Buy: If You Have to Ask, You Should Probably Rent 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 they retired from re...
004: The Surprising Math of a Dream Vacation with Examples by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
March 03, 2016 08:30 - 15 minutesHow you can afford your dream vacation in the next 3 months. Episode 4: The Surprising Math of a Dream Vacation with Examples by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since the...
003: Key Question: How Much is Enough by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 02, 2016 08:30 - 12 minutesDo you already have enough? Episode 3: Key Question: How Much is Enough by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/key-question-how-much-is-enough Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more ...
002: Which Part of the Money Wave Do You Surf by Mr. Money Mustache
March 01, 2016 08:30 - 11 minutesWhere are you in the financial tide? Episode 2: Which Part of the Money Wave Do You Surf 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 they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a f...
001: The 5 Groups to Blame for our Financial Illiteracy by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
February 29, 2016 08:30 - 13 minutesToday, a delightful foray into the world of why we’re financially illiterate — and whose fault it is. Episode 1: The 5 Groups to Blame for our Financial Illiteracy by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships,...
000: About the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast
February 28, 2016 08:30 - 7 minutesWhere did this podcast and idea come from? Justin Malik launched Optimal Living Daily in December 2015 and this is a spin-off of that podcast, this time focusing on personal finance. He is an entrepreneur and lifelong learner who quit his corporate job in 2013 to pursue something bigger. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices