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

Darrow Kirkpatrick talks about how investment newsletters "beat" the market. Episode 1363: How Investment Newsletters "Beat" the Market 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 professional life, he educated

Diania Merriam answers a listener's question about saving and investing vs. spending. Episode 1362: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. Spending Questions & Answers Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Fundrise is the future of real estate investing. Visit fundrise.com/ofd to have your first 3 months of fees waived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai discusses recent annualized returns by asset class. Episode 1361: Annualized Returns By Asset Class From 1999 - 2018 by Sam of Financial Samurai on REITs & Gold Investments 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/annualized-returns-by-asset-class-from-1999-2018/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Spann with Financial Finesse asks if your money beliefs are holding you back. Episode 1360: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann 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 here: https://www.financialfines

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy offers some commentary about judgement. Episode 1359: Oh, The Judging by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Personal Finance Decision Making 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/stop-judging-mission/ 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

Fritz Gilbert talks about taking on debt for the sake of making things better. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1358: [Part 2] Why We’re Taking On Debt To Move From Good To Great by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto 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/why-were-taking-on-debt-to-move-from-good-to-great/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in advertising on the show? Vis

Fritz Gilbert talks about taking on debt for the sake of making things better. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1357: [Part 1] Why We’re Taking On Debt To Move From Good To Great by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto 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/why-were-taking-on-debt-to-move-from-good-to-great/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Sato of Jen Hayes tells us how to save money while still investing. Episode 1356: How to Save Money and Still Invest by Christine Sato with JenHayes 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 exlusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//save-money-still-invest/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanderer fills us in on who should contribute to a 529 plan. Episode 1355: Who Should Contribute to a 529 Plan by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Saving for Education Expenses 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/529-plan/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kali of Making Sense of Cents talks about what to do when being frugal isn't enough. Episode 1354: When Being Frugal Isn't Enough by Kali with Making Sense of Cents on How To Make More Money 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/2013/11/when-being-frugal-isnt-enough.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how to deal with debt healthily. Episode 1353: Dealing with Debt In A Healthy Way 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/dealing-with-debt-in-a-healthy-way/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about the true cost of waiting for what you really want. Episode 1352: The True Cost of Waiting for What You Really Want by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Living In The Moment 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/the-true-cost-of-waiting-for-what-you-really-want/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money tell us what it takes to invest successfully. Episode 1351: What Does It Take To Be A Successful Investor by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock 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/characteristics-successful-investor/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about the "Don't Own Stuff You Can't Fix" plan. Episode 1350: The "Don’t Own Stuff You Can’t Fix" Plan for Life by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Minimalism Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/fix-it-yourself/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance La Croix of La Croix Financial Coaching discusses the importance of budgeting. Episode 1349: The Elusive Budget and Why You Should Have One by Lance La Croix of La Croix Financial Coaching Lance is a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach trained and endorsed by Dave Ramsey (creator of Financial Peace University and author of Total Money Makeover) and Chris Hogan (best-selling author of Retire Inspired and Everyday Millionaires). The original post can be found here: https://www.lacroixfinancialcoaching.com/directingdollarsblog/the-elusive-budget-and-why-you-should-have-one 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

Brian Tracy tells us how we can change our mentality to up our chances at financial freedom. Episode 1348: Change Your Thinking. 5 Mentality Shifts Wealthy People Live By to Achieve Financial Freedom by Brian Tracy 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/financial-success/change-your-thinking-5-mentality-shifts-wealthy-people-live-by-to-achieve-financial-freedom/ Visit Me

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about what financial ethics to care about. Episode 1347: The Person's Financial Ethic We Should Care Most About Is Our Own 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/money-ethics/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast

Monika of Mission Money suggests the best non-financial skills and mindset traits you can adapt. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1346: [Part 2] Best Non-Financial Skills and Mindset Traits Which Pay Off In Everyday Life by Monika of MissionMoney Monika is a mother of two cats, a content creator and an expat settled in the UK, and a digital producer by profession. Financial literacy is something that appears to still be missing in schools and money remains a taboo around many family tables. This blog might not fill all the gaps, but it will over time give you access to the basic tools needed to understand the economy we live in and to manage your money. And hopefully, it will also spark useful conversations. The original posts are located here: https://missionmoney.co.uk/2020/10/07/best-non-financial-skills-and-mindset-traits-which-pay-off-in-everyday-life/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   I

Monika of Mission Money suggests the best non-financial skills and mindset traits you can adapt. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1345: [Part 1] Best Non-Financial Skills and Mindset Traits Which Pay Off In Everyday Life by Monika of MissionMoney Monika is a mother of two cats, a content creator and an expat settled in the UK, and a digital producer by profession. Financial literacy is something that appears to still be missing in schools and money remains a taboo around many family tables. This blog might not fill all the gaps, but it will over time give you access to the basic tools needed to understand the economy we live in and to manage your money. And hopefully, it will also spark useful conversations. The original posts are located here: https://missionmoney.co.uk/2020/10/07/best-non-financial-skills-and-mindset-traits-which-pay-off-in-everyday-life/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   I

Joel of 5AM Joel talks about the sunk cost fallacy. Episode 1344: The Sunk Cost Fallacy - STOP Digging by Joel of 5AMJoel on Critical Thinking on Money & Time 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/sunk-cost-fallacy/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn