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

Jen Hayes talks about whether or not you should bring debt into a relationship Episode 1983: Should You Bring Debt into a Relationship? by Jen Hayes 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//bring-debt-relationship/   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

Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about investing with debt Episode 1982: Investing With Debt by Wanderer 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-39-investing-debt/   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

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about the value in remembering the emotional impact of your finances Episode 1981: Remembering the Emotional Impact of Your Finances? by Andrea Joy 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/blog/remembering-the-emotional-impact-of-your-finances   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

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares interesting financial rules to follow Episode 1980: Interesting Financial Rules to Follow by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy 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/interesting-financial-rules-of-thumb-to-follow/   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

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on objective thinking. Episode 1979: My Reality or Yours by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/03/my-reality-or-yours/  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

JL Collins shares his thoughts on target retirement funds. Episode 1978: Stocks - Part XV: Target Retirement Funds, The Simplest Path To Wealth Of All by JL Collins Mr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy. Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog. The original post is located here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/12/18/stocks-part-xv-target-retirement-funds-the-simplest-path-to-wealth-of-all/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www

Liz of Frugalwoods talks about how to survive inflation and make it work for you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1977: [Part 2] How to Survive Inflation and Make it Work for You by Liz of Frugal Woods The Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible. Their philosophy is that managing your money wisely enables you to pursue unusual aspirations and opens up a world of options for how to live your life. Through the application of frugality–coupled with good incomes and judicious financial management–they have created a life that they love living every single day. It’s not a life beholden to consumerism or the drive for material perfection or the incessant clarion call for more. The original post is located here: https://ww

Liz of Frugalwoods talks about how to survive inflation and make it work for you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1976: [Part 1] How to Survive Inflation and Make it Work for You by Liz of Frugal Woods The Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible. Their philosophy is that managing your money wisely enables you to pursue unusual aspirations and opens up a world of options for how to live your life. Through the application of frugality–coupled with good incomes and judicious financial management–they have created a life that they love living every single day. It’s not a life beholden to consumerism or the drive for material perfection or the incessant clarion call for more. The original post is located here: https://ww

Philip Taylor with PT Money helps you understand how much house you can afford Episode 1975: The Lame 25% Rule and How Much House You Can (Responsibly) Afford by Philip Taylor 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/how-much-house-can-i-afford/  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

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 6 types of credit cards you need to avoid Episode 1974: 6 Types of Credit Cards You Need to Avoid by Kumiko 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/types-of-credit-cards-you-need-to-avoid/   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

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life shares the frugal guide to buying a used car Episode 1973: Frugal Guide to Buying a Used Car by Renee Benes Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid off debt, started making money online, and now travel part-time with their kids. Her blog and online coaching is centered around helping other women to create this same lifestyle for themselves, both in their day to day living and in how they manage their money. The original post is located here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/used-car/   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

Jackie Beck helps you navigate your way out of debt Episode 1972: When You Feel Like You Will Never Get Out of Debt: Things to Consider by Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She’s walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more. The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/im-never-gonna-get-this-paid-off/   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

Claire of Want Less shares strategies for making your wedding happy and affordable. Episode 1971: Wedding Bells, Balls-Ups and Budgets by Claire Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is located here: http://www.wantless.co.uk/wedding/  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

James Altucher shares why he is never going to own a home again. Episode 1970: Why I Am Never Going to Own a Home Again by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/why-i-am-never-going-to-own-a-home-again/  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

Christine Luken tells you how to spot a financial manipulator Episode 1969: How to Spot a Financial Manipulator by Christine Luken Ready to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity® coach in your corner! As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professionals to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth over the past twelve years. Christine’s books, Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet & Manage Money Like a Boss: A Financial Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, have landed her almost 100 podcast and TV interviews, establishing her as the authority on money and emotions. The original post is located here: https://www.christineluken.com/how-to-spot-a-financial-manipulator/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn mo

Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about the pros and cons of signing up for a Dependent Care FSA Episode 1968: Should I Sign Up for a Dependent Care FSA? By Andy Hill 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/dependent-care-fsa   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show

Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook shares 7 timely ideas to control your spending Episode 1967: 7 Timely Ideas to Control Your Spending With Minimal Effort Even if You Have No Willpower by Gordon Stein Gordon is an international personal finance speaker, author and blogger on a mission to help everyone attain financial wellness. North Americans are struggling with high levels of personal debt and higher levels of stress about money. Their financial worries affect their sleep, their job performance, their marriages and their mental health. He wants to fix that. The original post is located here: https://cashflowcookbook.com/control-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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire compares the debt snowball to the debt avalanche. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1966: [Part 2] Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche: The Showdown by Scott Rieckens A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family’s beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family’s journey to acquire the one thing money can’t buy:

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire compares the debt snowball to the debt avalanche. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1965: [Part 1] Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche: The Showdown by Scott Rieckens A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family’s beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family’s journey to acquire the one thing money can’t buy:

J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about how to find a contractor Episode 1964: How to Find a Contractor: It’s Not Just About Price by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly 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/how-to-find-a-contractor-its-not-just-about-price/   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