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

Diania Merriam answers listener questions about how to prioritize financial goals and how to find a CPA or accountant for a small business. Episode 1583: Q&A with Diania Merriam - How to Prioritize Financial Goals & How to Find a CPA or Accountant for a Small Business Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered with affordable life insurance. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved. 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

Sam of Financial Samurai reflects on whether or not he should have closed his credit cards for the better of his credit score. Episode 1582: Should I Have Closed My Credit Cards by Sam of Financial Samurai on The Impacts On Your Credit Score Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com. The original post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/should-i-close-out-my-credit-cards/   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'

Tania Brown with Financial Finesse provides 7 steps that will help you towards your financial independence day. Episode 1581: 7 Steps To Your Financial Independence Day by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Reaching Economic Freedom 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. T

ESI of ESI Money tells us how to retire on one million dollars or less. Episode 1580: How to Retire on 1 Million or Less by ESI Money on Reaching Financial Independence by 35 Years Old 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/retire-1-million-less/  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 our onlin

Philip Dancy of Dancy With Money shares two short posts covering setting financial goals and budgeting tips for couples Episode 1579: Setting Financial Goals The SMART Way AND What's Yours Is Mine - Budgeting Tips for Couples by Philip Dancy Philip Dancy joined one of the top investment banking firms upon his graduation from the Five Year MBA program at Hampton University. After starting his career in New York City and getting his first check, he understood that this “adulting” life wasn’t going to be simple. However, the one thing he knew he had to do was create a budget for himself. Through a period of trial and error, Philip was able to establish a solid foundation. As a result, Philip reached a point where he was comfortable and on a trajectory towards financial freedom. Philip’s main goal is to help millennials and Gen Z’ers (but ultimately everyone) establish a strong financial foundation through coaching while helping them turn steps into strides. The original posts are located here: https://dancywithm

Chris Reining discusses the art of investing, and using both sides of your brain while doing so. Episode 1578: The Art of Investing by Chris Reining on Using Your Left and Right Side of Your Brain When Investing 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/art-of-investing/   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

Darrow Kirkpatrick shares 8 tips for saving big and retiring earlier. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1577: [Part 2] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiring Earlier by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his profess

Darrow Kirkpatrick shares 8 tips for saving big and retiring earlier. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1576: [Part 1] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiring Earlier by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his profess

Joel of 5AM Joel reveals 10 financial statistics of the average American. Episode 1575: 10 Financial Statistics of the Average American by Joel of Budgets Are Sexy on Finance Comparisons Joel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noticing major improvements in his work, health, relationships and happiness in life. Joel sends out a short daily message at 5am each morning. He writes about happiness, positivity and learning to be a better human. The original post is located here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/financial-statistics-average-american/  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 &

Amanda of Women Who Money discusses whether or not it's a good idea to plan for social security. Episode 1574: Social Security - Planning For It or Not In Your Future by Amanda 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 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/social-security-planning-your-future/   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

Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins tells you when it makes sense to buy your first house. Episode 1573: Here's When To Buy Your First House by Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins on Making Sense When Buying A Home 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/when-to-buy-your-first-house/   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

Alexa Mason of The College Investor offers 10 ways to pay off your mortgage faster. Episode 1572: 10 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on What To Do Before Buying 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/17068/10-ways-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-faster/  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 offers the best strategy to successfully start a savings account or emergency fund. Episode 1571: Best Strategy To Successfully Start A Savings Account Or Emergency Fund by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully 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/best-strategy-to-successfully-start-a-savings-account-or-emergency-fund/   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 encourages you to honor your money history and seek out patterns. Episode 1570: Honor Your Money History by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Being Mindful of Money Patterns 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/honor-your-money-history/  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  

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about increasing the rent to boost cash flow. Episode 1569: Rent Increase - An Easy Boost To Cash Flow by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Raising The Rent 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 first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/rent-increase-boost-cash-flow/  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 On

Philip Taylor of PT Money shares 12 ways to make yourself recession-proof. Episode 1568: 12 Ways to Make Yourself Recession Proof by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Regaining Your Financial Balance 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/recession-proof-12-ways/  With the SendPro software, you can compare shipping rates between carriers, plus save 40 percent off USPS Priority Mail shipping and get 5 cents off every letter you send. Our listeners can try it FREE for 30 days and get a FREE 10 pound scale, but only when you visit: PB.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

Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular reminds us that there's a difference between being broke and being broken. Episode 1567: You May Be Broke But Not Broken by Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular on The Tactics of Paying Off Debt 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:

Mike Ballew of Eggstack discusses the pros and cons of Roth conversion. Episode 1566: Roth Conversion by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on the Financial Pros and Cons of Roth Conversion Mike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement. The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2021-05-02-Roth-Conversion/  Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered with affordable life insurance. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved. 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.

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout explains why you can take more risks if you're a young investor. Episode 1565: You Can Take More Risks When You Invest Young Explained by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout 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 into the world with a solid knowledge of finances. The ultimate goal and vision of Freedom Sprout: To sprout a future of financial freedom for 1,000,000 children. The original post is located here: https://freedomsprout.com/more-risks-invest-young/   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

Andy Hill talks about the life changing benefits of complete debt freedom. Episode 1564: The Life Changing Benefits of Complete Debt Freedom by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money 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 young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News The original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/the-life-changing-benefits-of-complete-debt-freedom/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.co