Optimal Finance Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge reflects on his single greatest achievement Episode 2043: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy Katsenelson Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages. The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/my-single-greatest-achievement/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Basse of I Will Teach You to be Rich tells you how you can use the envelope system to save hundreds per month Episode 2042: How to Use the Envelope System to Save Hundreds Per Month by Andrea Basse 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 testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/envelope-system/ 

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about how she lost $1,500 and kept smiling Episode 2041: How I Lost $1,500 and Kept Smiling by Helene Massicotte Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2014/11/24/lost-1500-and-kept-smiling   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about facing and fighting financial trolls Episode 2040: Facing and Fighting Financial Trolls by J.D. Roth 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 financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/facing-and-fighting-financial-trolls/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JL Collins shares his thoughts on deflation and economic depressions. Episode 2039: Stocks - Part XIV: Deflation, The Ugly Escort of Depressions 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 teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy. Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog. The original posts are located here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/12/11/stocks-part-xiv-deflation-the-ugly-escort-of-depressions-2/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com

Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to invest a large sum of money. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2038: [Part 2] Investing a Large Sum of Money: What to Do by Christina Browning 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 jobs, and retired! If you’re interested in learning how to save, make and invest money on the road to financial independence and retiring early (i.e., FIRE) - their site is for you! Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more how-to videos on how to make, save, and invest more money in the pursuit of financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/investing-a-large-sum-of-money   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com

Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to invest a large sum of money. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2037: [Part 1] Investing a Large Sum of Money: What to Do by Christina Browning 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 jobs, and retired! If you’re interested in learning how to save, make and invest money on the road to financial independence and retiring early (i.e., FIRE) - their site is for you! Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more how-to videos on how to make, save, and invest more money in the pursuit of financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/investing-a-large-sum-of-money   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com

Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the value of patience when it comes to making money Episode 2036: Patience is the Ultimate Passive Income by Chris Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They’ve got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They’ve also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality. The original post is located here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/patience-passive-income/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Leech with Healthline shares why sitting too much is seriously bad for your health. Episode 2035: Why Sitting Too Much Is Seriously Bad for Your Health by Joe Leech How you feel affects every precious day of your life. Healthline understands that, which is why they're committed to being your most trusted ally in your pursuit of health and well-being. You can depend on Healthline to provide expert content along with genuine caring–both of which will support, guide, and inspire you toward the best possible health outcomes for you and your family. The original post is located here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-sitting-is-bad-for-you  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins talks about how to stick to a budget Episode 2034: How To Stick To A Budget by Francisco Maldonado 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, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom. The original post is located here: https://thefinancetwins.com/how-to-stick-to-budget/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Cattanach of Money Mini Blog tells us what 0% APR really means Episode 2033: What Does Zero Percent APR Really Mean? by Jamie Cattanach 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 to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/credit-cards/0-apr/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about whether or not it's a good time to refinance your mortgage Episode 2032: Is It a Good Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? by Kumiko 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/is-it-a-good-time-to-refinance-your-mortgage/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Lambridis of DebtMD helps you prepare if you get sued by creditors Episode 2031: Could You Be Sued by Creditors? Know Your Rights by James Lambridis With the right information, you can take charge of your finances. DebtMD helps people pay off all types of debt by connecting them with the professional help they need to become debt free. Featured in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, and Fox Business The original post is located here: https://debtmd.com/blog/know-your-rights-with-creditors   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Beck talks about how 5 daily habits rocked her financial world and turned things around Episode 2030: How 5 Daily Habits Rocked My Financial World and Turned Things Around by Jillian Beirne Davi 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, Forbes, CNBC, and more. The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/how-five-daily-habits-rocked-my-financial-world/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill with Mad Fientist shares how to get your spouse on board with early retirement. Episode 2029: How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Early Retirement by Jill with Mad Fientist The Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier. Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast. The original post is located here: https://www.madfientist.com/spouse-early-retirement/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly talks about how women can become more confident when it comes to money Episode 2028: Women, Insecurity and Money: Overcoming the Confidence Gap by Kristin Wong 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 financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/women-insecurity-and-money-overcoming-the-confidence-gap/  Ladder is 100% digital – no doctors, no needles, no paperwork – when you apply for $3 million in coverage or less. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved.   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why mediocrity is an integrity problem. Episode 2027: Mediocrity is an Integrity Problem by Cylon George  Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people's stories and helping them gain perspective on life's opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/mediocrity-is-an-integrity-problem  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2026: [Part 2] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa Harrison 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 themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence. The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/07/29/how-we-saved-over-2000-on-these-simple-diy-home-tasks/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2025: [Part 1] How We Saved Over $2,000 on These Simple DIY Home Tasks by Lisa Harrison 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 themselves as being Gen-Xers who have turned it all around and are now charting a course toward financial independence. The original post is located here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/07/29/how-we-saved-over-2000-on-these-simple-diy-home-tasks/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Spann with Financial Finesse shares a simple estate planning checklist Episode 2024: A Simple Estate Planning Checklist For a Challenging Topic by Scott Spann 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 guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/06