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

Kristin Wong shares a financial principle we should all consider. Episode 203: Why Buffering is Crucial to Your Finances by Kristin Wong (Budgeting & Debt). Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for new clients. Her side gigs began to bring in more income than any potential full-time jobs. She launched a blog all about frugal living and created The Wild Wong to share more about her career, her finances, and all the adventures in between. The original post is located here: http://www.thewildwong.com/why-buffering-is-crucial-to-your-finances Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth will be tracking every single expense in 2017 and shares why he's doing it. Are you up for the challenge? Episode 202: Why I Plan to Track My Spending During 2017 by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (Budgeting & Debt). 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: http://moneyboss.com/why-i-plan-to-track-my-spending-during-2017 Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker shares a minimalist view of holiday shopping & gifts this time of year. Episode 201: Holiday Shopping. We Can Do Better by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money). 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/even-better-than-shopping Please Rate & Review the Show

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares his perspective of finances in the world of minimalism. Episode 200: A Minimalist's Thoughts on Money by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Financial Freedom). Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana. The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.com/books Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares some wealth statistics and encourages you to check your retirement wealth number. Episode 199: What's Your Retirement Wealth Number by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com (Plus a Free Easy Retirement Calculator). 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: http://www.financialsamurai.com/whats-your-retirement-wealth-number Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips for teaching kids about money. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 198: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Family Investing). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/10-lessons-to-teach-your-kids-about-money Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips for teaching kids about money. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 197: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Teaching Children About Finances). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/10-lessons-to-teach-your-kids-about-money Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker shares some advice for not only Cyber Monday, but every day of the year. Episode 196: Don't Buy Stuff You Don't Need by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Consumerism & Shopping). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/marriage-hacks Please Rate & Review the Show! Vi

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares what we really should be allowed to buy on Black Friday. Episode 195: The Offical List of Allowed Purchases This Black Friday by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Saving Money). 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: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2014/11/black-friday-official-list-purchases Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache shares his opinion about Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. Episode 194: Happy Thanksgiving - And Buy Nothing Day (And Month?) by Mr. Money Mustache (Black Friday). 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: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/11/24/happy-thanksgiving-and-buy-nothing-day-and-month Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and

A guest blogger on Ramit's I Will Teach You to be Rich discusses financial decision-making. Episode 193: What is the Best Way to Make More Money from I Will Teach You to be Rich (Online Businesses). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, 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 pictured next to Warren Buffett Forbes Magazine, and have 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: http://www.iwillteachyouto

Money Mini Blog's Kalen Bruce shares his perspective on credit cards vs. cash. Episode 192: The Case for Cash vs. The Case for Credit Cards by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Fix Money Problems). 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: http://moneyminiblog.com/credit-cards/the-case-for-cash-vs-credit-cards Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares tips to survive Black Friday and holiday spending. Episode 191: No Credit Cards No Matter What by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Debt & Budgeting). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so

Sam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 190: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Investing). 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: http://www.financialsamurai.com/disadvantages-of-the-roth-ira-not-all-is-what-it-seems Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 189: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (401k). 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: http://www.financialsamurai.com/disadvantages-of-the-roth-ira-not-all-is-what-it-seems Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker shares how to avoid overspending this holiday season. Episode 188: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/avoid-holiday-overspending Please Rate & Review the Show! V

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares exactly how to get financial peace of mind. Episode 187: Financial Zen: How to Get Financial Peace of Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Happiness with Money). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/financial-zen-how-to-get-financial-peace-of-mind Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares ideas on saving for the holiday season. Episode 186: How to Start Saving for the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Overspending & Debt). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so yo

Steve Pavlina shares how to move from scarcity to abundance. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 185: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 3 by Steve Pavlina (Financial Happiness). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-tip-scarcity-abundance Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts L

Steve Pavlina shares how to move from scarcity to abundance. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 184: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Money Basics for Young Adults). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-tip-scarcity-abundance Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Fr