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

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster shares 5 ways she avoided lifestyle inflation to reach financial freedom. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1563: [Part 2] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster 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/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/  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 t

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster shares 5 ways she avoided lifestyle inflation to reach financial freedom. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1562: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster 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/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/  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 t

Brian Tracy tells us how to earn more money and more time by eliminating time wasters Episode 1561: Earn More Money and More Time - Eliminate the Time Wasters by Brian Tracy on Time Management Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/earn-more-money-and-more-time-eliminate-the-time-wasters-time-management-skills-importance-of-time-management-quality-of-l

Jeff Rose provides 5 tips to help you survive being laid off. Episode 1560: 5 Ways To Survive a Layoff by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Crisis Budgeting 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/how-to-prepare-for-layoff-laid-off/  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/group   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more ab

J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about cutting back on unnecessary expenses Episode 1559: You Are Your Own Worst Enemy by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Cutting Back On Unnecessary Expenses 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/you-are-your-own-worst-enemy/   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

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents reflects on paying off over $25,000 in credit card debt. Episode 1558: I've Paid Off Over 25 Thousand in Credit Card Debt 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 and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2012/02/ive-paid-off-over-25000-in-credit-card-debt.html   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

Jen Hayes shares 5 terrible money habits that will keep you broke. Episode 1557: 5 Terrible Money Habits Keeping You Broke by Jen Hayes on Mindset Adjustments for 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/5-terrible-money-habits-keeping-you-broke/   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

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue insists that retirement and financial independence equals apples and oranges. Episode 1556: Retirement and Financial Independence Equals Apples and Oranges by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue 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/2016/6/22/retirement-and-financial-independence-apples-and-oranges  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

Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you what to do if you can't afford to pay your bills Episode 1555: What to Do if You Can't Afford to Pay Your Bills by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Financial Struggles 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/what-to-do-if-you-cant-afford-to-pay-your-bills/   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 gives you 5 retirement questions you need to ask yourself. Episode 1554: 5 Retirement Questions You Need To Ask by Scott Spann with Financial Finesse on The Cost of Retirement 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

Diania Merriam answers a listener's question about whether or not a market crash is coming soon and how to prepare. Episode 1553: Q&A with Diania Merriam - If a Market Crash is Coming Should I Change My Investing Strategy & Car Loans 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

ESI of ESI Money talks about the idea of financial chess and building financial strategies for the future. Episode 1552: Playing Financial Chess by ESI Money on Building Financial Strategies for Your Future 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/playing-financial-chess/  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

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares Mark Cuban's advice for how to get rich. Episode 1551: Mark Cuban Tells You How To Get Rich by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Saving As Much Money As Possible 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/mark-cuban-how-to-get-rich/  For a limited time, BitTrust IRA is waiving the signup fee for OFD listeners - a $50 value. Go to BitTrustIRA.com/OFD to trade tax-free within your BitTrust crypto IRA. 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 ou

Madison Block of Women Who Money discusses whether or not it's a good idea to have a side hustle. Episode 1550: Is Side Hustling to Make More Money Really a Good Idea by Madison Block with 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/side-hustle-to-make-money/   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

Nick True of Mapped Out Money tells you how to clearly define what you actually want and set financial goals towards it. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1549: [Part 2] How To Clearly Define What You Actually Want by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Setting Financial Goals Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/clearly-define-want/  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. F

Nick True of Mapped Out Money tells you how to clearly define what you actually want and set financial goals towards it. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1548: [Part 1] How To Clearly Define What You Actually Want by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Setting Financial Goals Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/clearly-define-want/  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. F

Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about the importance of emergency funds. Episode 1547: Reserves Reserves Reserves by Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor on Emergency Funds Chris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money; so you can make work a choice instead of a necessity. The original post is located here: https://theprolificinvestor.net/23-reserves-reserves-reserves/  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/group   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fritz Gilbert explores different ways to retire early. Episode 1546: Reinventing The Wheel by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Different Ways To Retire Early Fritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in the global aluminum industry. His award-winning blog, The Retirement Manifesto, is focused on helping people achieve a great retirement. The blog follows his journey from 3 years prior to retirement through his first 2+ years of living in retirement and focuses on both the financial and non-aspects required to live a great life in retirement. Follow him at his blog, TheRetirementManifesto, or on Twitter and Facebook. The original post is located here: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/reinventing-the-wheel/  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 you

Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how you can create streams of passive income on a limited budget. Episode 1545: How to Create Streams of Passive Income on a Limited Budget by Robert Farrington of The College Investor 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/22418/passive-income-on-limited-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

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog guides you through the process of buying a fixer-upper and earning a profit. Episode 1544: Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper - Tips on Taking the Big Step by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Earning A Profit 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/mortgage-home/should-you-buy-a-fixer-upper/   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