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

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about embracing contentment is making her happy, healthy and wealthy. Episode 1543: How Embracing Contentment Is Making Me Happy Healthy and Wealthy 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/2020/01/06/how-embracing-contentment-is-making-me-happy-healthy-and-wealthy/  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 jo

Sam of Financial Samurai insists that you either fix your car or buy a new one. Episode 1542: Fix The Car Or Buy A New One by Sam of Financial Samurai on Choosing The Right Automobile for You 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/fix-the-car-or-buy-a-new-one/  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 online communi

The Finance Twins share 7 signs that you're ready to refinance your student loans. Episode 1541: 7 Signs You're Ready To Refinance Your Student Loans by The Finance Twins on the Benefits of Refinancing 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/7-signs-youre-ready-refinance-student-loans/  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 Sh

Bola Onada Sokunbi of The Budget Mom shares 7 strategies one woman used to save 100k in 3.5 years. Episode 1540: 7 Strategies One Woman Used to Save 100k in 3.5 Years by Bola Onada Sokunbi with The Budget Mom 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/strategies-to-save-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

Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular encourages you to give yourself a raise if you want one. Episode 1539: The Easiest Way to Get a Raise is to Give Yourself One by Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular 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/the-easi

Miranda Marquit of PT Money discusses proactive financial planning. Episode 1538: Why I Like Spending Plan Better than Budget by Miranda Marquit with PT Money on Proactive Financial Planning 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/spending-plan-budget/  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' Family to

Andy Hill talks about life after the mortgage is paid off. Episode 1537: Life After The Mortgage is Paid Off by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Financial Freedom 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/life-after-the-mortgage-is-paid-off/  With the SendPro software, you can compare shipping rate

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the 10 best personal finance resolutions for 2021. Episode 1536: The 10 Best Personal Finance Resolutions For 2021 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/personal-finance-resolutions/   Visit Me Online at

Joel of 5AM Joel encourages you to get rid of unnecessary subscriptions. Episode 1535: Dumping Amazon PRIME by Joel of 5AM Joel on Removing Unnecessary Subscriptions to Save Money 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: http://5amjoel.com/dumping-amazon-prime/  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 a

Hayley with Making Sense of Cents talks about how to pay off your overdraft without even noticing. Episode 1534: How to Pay Off Your Overdraft Without Even Noticing by Hayley with 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/2014/07/how-to-pay-off-your-overdraft-without-even-noticing.html  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.com/group Int

Jen Hayes talks about how to budget on a variable income. Episode 1533: How to Budget on a Variable Income by Jen Hayes on Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success 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/how-to-budget-on-a-variable-income/  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' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community:

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich tells you how to pay off student loans without thinking about it. Episode 1532: How To Pay Off Student Loans Without Thinking About It by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich 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/

Mr. Money Mustache talks about why saving is more powerful than investing. Episode 1531: Why Hardcore Saving is Much More Powerful than Masterful Investing 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 family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two. The original post is located here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/04/26/why-hardcore-saving-is-much-more-powerful-than-masterful-investing/  Let Ryan Reynolds help you cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a mont

Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about double fisting your retirement accounts. Episode 1530: Investment Workshop 42 - Double Fisting Your Retirement Accounts by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves. The original post can be seen here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/workshop-invest/investment-workshop-42-double-fisting-retirement-accounts/  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.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad c

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney encourages you to mostly forget about something after investing in it. Episode 1529: Invest It and Mostly Forget It by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Simple Investment Tips 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/invest-mostly-forget/   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

April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly asks if you're prepared to buy a home. Episode 1528: Are You Prepared to Buy a Home by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Mortgage Preparation 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/are-you-prepared-to-buy-a-home/ 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 mega

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares five personal finance lessons she learned from doing a road race. Episode 1527: Five Personal Finance Lessons I Learned From A 10 Km Road Race by Helene Massicotte on Saving Money 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/2014/5/5/five-lessons-10km-race  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 OLDP

Sam of Financial Samurai insists that paying the average credit card interest rate will keep you poor forever. Episode 1526: Paying The Average Credit Card Interest Rate Will Keep You Poor Forever by Sam of Financial Samurai 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/paying-the-average-credit-card-interest-rate-will-keep-you-poor-forever/  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 Gr

Erik Carter with Financial Finesse insists that your retirement planning does not have to be a gamble. Episode 1525: Your Retirement Planning Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse 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

Brian Tracy tells us how to negotiate price to get the lowest prices possible. Episode 1524: How to Negotiate Price - Get the Lowest Prices Possible by Brian Tracy on Saving Money 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/sales-success/how-to-negotiate-5-tactics-to-get-you-the-best-prices/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www