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

Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days shares two short posts, including one about how he hired the best people in the world to make him rich Episode 1603: How I Hired The Best People In The World To Make Me Rich AND The Cr***y Couch Cacophony by Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days Mr. 1500 is a family guy living in Colorado with his wife and two young children. He studied biology and chemistry in college, but somehow turned into a software developer. In 2013 at the age of 39, he set a goal to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 by February 2017 - 1500 days later. He surpassed his goal and has tracked his financial journey online ever since. The original posts are located here: https://www.1500days.com/how-i-hired-the-best-people-in-the-world-to-make-me-rich/ & https://www.1500days.com/ask-the-readers-the-crappy-couch-cacophony/  Keep your money safe with Vaulted - an easy to use web app that allows you to purchase and save gold at the tap of a finger. Sign up for an account today at vaulted.com/optimal Please Rate & Review the Show!  Vi

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 6 secrets for a good credit score Episode 1602: Six Secrets of a Credit Score by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on The Importance of Good Credit Scores 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 BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later! The original post is located here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/six-secrets-of-a-credit-score/  Keep your money safe with Vaulted - an easy to use web app that allows you to purchase and save gold at the tap of a finger. Sign up for an account today at vaulted.com/optimal Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join o

Chris Reining makes the case for higher pay and discourages 3% pay raises Episode 1601: Making The Case For Higher Pay - Why 3 Percent Raises Suck by Chris Reining on Income Increases 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/making-the-case-for-higher-pay-why-3-raises-suck/  Gusto offers modern, easy payroll and benefits to small businesses across the country. Get in touch now and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Just go to gusto.com/ofd. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESI of ESI Money shares money resolutions that he feels everyone should consider. Episode 1600: Money Resolutions Everyone Should Consider by ESI Money on Making Financial Progress ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there. The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/money-resolutions-everyone-consider/  Get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase on Fiverr Business. Just go to Fiverr.com/business and use promo code OFD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join

Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista shares 13 tips to curb your spending. Episode 1599: 13 Tips To Curb Your Spending by Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista on Adjusting Your Spending Mindset Tiffany Aliche, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and is quickly becoming America’s favorite, personal finance expert. She has made it her mission to empower women and provide them with access to the tools and resources needed to create a better life for themselves and their families. Through her company, The Budgetnista, Tiffany has created a financial movement that has helped over 800,000 women worldwide collectively save more than $100 million, pay off over $75 million in debt, purchase homes, and transform the way they think about their finances. The original post is located here: https://thebudgetnistablog.com/13-tips-to-curb-your-spending/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Misty of Women Who Money talks about saving money when living paycheck to paycheck Episode 1598: How Do You Start Saving Money Living Payday to Payday by Misty with Women Who Money on Financial Smarts 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 work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/saving-money-living-paycheck-to-paycheck/  Gusto offers modern, easy payroll and benefits to small businesses across the country. Get in touch now and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Just go to gusto.com/ofd. Please Rate & Revi

Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how to pay off $10,000 of debt in one year Episode 1597: How To Pay Off $10,000 Of Debt In One Year by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Money Strategies 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 started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/18764/pay-off-10000-debt-one-year/  Gusto offers modern, easy payroll and benefits to small businesses across the country. Get in touch now and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Just go to gusto.com/ofd. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Fa

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how to recognize our financial pitfalls. Episode 1596: The Internal Financial Struggle by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Recognizing Financial Pitfalls 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://www.savingjoyfully.com/blog/the-internal-financial-struggle   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

Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro talks about how adding value brings in more money. Episode 1595: Want to Make More Money - Just Add Value and Stir Well by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro Dawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg. The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/want-to-make-more-money-just-add-value-and-stir-well/  Gusto offers modern, easy payroll and benefits to small businesses across the country. Get in touch now and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Just go to gusto.com/ofd. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/gr

Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you whether or not you should close your credit card after paying it off Episode 1594: Should You Close Your Credit Card After Paying It Off by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Pros And Cons of Credit Cards 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/should-you-cancel-your-credit-card-after-paying-it-off/  Fundrise is the future of real estate investing. Visit fundrise.com/ofd. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular tells us what it means to be a passive investor Episode 1593: What It Means To Be A Passive Investor by Kiersten Saunders of Rich And Regular on Finding Your Sweet Spot 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 became a place where they not only shared in their frustrations, but offered solutions to a richer and happier life. They could not have imagined that just a few years later, they would sign a book deal with the world's largest publisher, Penguin Random House. But that's not all. Their blog has afforded them opportunities to work with incredible brands, world-class media and into the fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship. The original post is located here: https://richandregular.com/what-i

Ashley Chorpenning of PT Money helps you avoid going broke in retirement. Episode 1592: How to Avoid Going Broke in Retirement by Ashley Chorpenning with PT Money on Personal Finance 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 in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/avoid-going-broke-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

Jeff Rose provides teaches 7 personal finance lessons that he wishes we all learned in high school. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1591: [Part 2] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents 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 post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/7-personal-finance-lessons-wish-everyone-learned-high-school/  Stream live TV from over 100 channels that you love, contract free. Go to fubotv.com/optimal for 15% off your first month and a free trial. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com

Jeff Rose provides teaches 7 personal finance lessons that he wishes we all learned in high school. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1590: [Part 1] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents 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 post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/7-personal-finance-lessons-wish-everyone-learned-high-school/  Stream live TV from over 100 channels that you love, contract free. Go to fubotv.com/optimal for 15% off your first month and a free trial. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 10 ways that you can take control of your finances Episode 1589: 10 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Money Management 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/budgeting/10-ways-to-take-control-of-your-finances/  You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/OFD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells us how to be financially savvy when buying a home Episode 1588: How To Be Financially Savvy When Buying A Home by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Personal Finance 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/2017/12/21/how-to-be-financially-savvy-when-buying-a-home/  Let Ryan Reynolds help you cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/OFD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.

Jen Hayes shares 10 ways that you can make an extra $500 each month Episode 1587: 10 Ways to Make an Extra 500 Each Month by Jen Hayes on Personal Finance A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//10-ways-make-extra-500-each-month/  Exit Planning Institute provides professional advisors with the training, knowledge, tools, and network needed to help business owners build more valuable and transferable companies. Will you be prepared to help when a business owner turns to you as their advisor? Register today at EarnCEPA.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online commu

Sandra Kenrick of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares some money management tips Episode 1586: Money Management Tips by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Personal Finance 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/money-management-tips/  Let Rya

Art of Flex Cents talks about how much wealth can be gained from simple financial adjustments. Episode 1585: Our Adjusted Budget Can Make Us 30,000 Richer by Art of Flex Cents on Making Simple Financial Adjustments Art is a physical therapist who is not only passionate about health and physical fitness, but also developed a passion for all things personal finance. It all started when his wife and him were thinking about moving out of their parents’ homes and began looking at houses to buy. Knowing that there are others who have reached financial independence changed the outlook of their lives for the better. He couldn’t contain his excitement and created Flexcents as a way to share it with as many people as possible. Both his wife and him are now striving towards financial independence and are creating a life they cannot wait to live each day. The original post is located here: https://www.flexcents.com/our-adjusted-budget-can-make-us-30000-richer/  Get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase on Fiv

Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares two short posts covering the comparison of financial concerns and the need for financial education Episode 1584: How Do Your Financial Concerns Compare to Other People AND The Need for Financial Education by Harry Stout Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, product innovation, and business management. He has over 30 years of financial services industry experience in the U.S. and abroad, working in Europe, Northern Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Harry is the author of the FinancialVerse books and content. The books include - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money and Today’s Life Insurance - A Protection Took for Your Future. In November 2020 his newest book Today’s Annuity Products - A Tool to Create Protected Lifetime Income will be published. The books are available thro