Optimal Finance Daily

By Diania Merriam | Optimal Living Daily

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What's Optimal Finance Daily about?

Why bother searching for the best blogs about personal finance when it can be found and read for you? Think of Optimal Finance Daily as an audioblog or blogcast.

Optimal Finance Daily is a podcast created for those looking to improve their financial lives one step at a time: lifelong learners and life optimizers. We bring you the best content from blogs and other resources and read it to you, so that you don't have to waste your time finding and reading blogs yourself--listen during your commute, workout, regular routines, or during your down time 7 days a week and improve your life one step at a time. Each episode brings you a reading from a popular blog post or resource--practical and actionable information that has been proven to be worthy of large audiences.

Current sites and authors include:
IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com - Ramit Sethi
MrMoneyMustache.com - Mr. Money Mustache
ZenHabits.net - Leo Babauta
TheMinimalists.com - Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
StevePavlina.com - Steve Pavlina
BlondeOnABudget.ca - Cait Flanders
BudgetsAreSexy.com - J. Money
EarlyRetirementExtreme.com - Jacob Lund Fisker
BecomingMinimalist.com - Joshua Becker
BeMoreWithLess.com - Courtney Carver

and more being added!
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*Optimal Finance Daily has received permission from the original authors to read content on this show.

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1366: In Praise of Laziness...

12.05.2020

Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme praises laziness. Episode 1366: In Praise of Laziness by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be ...

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12.05.2020 1366: In Praise of Laziness by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme praises laziness. Episode 1366: In Praise of Laziness by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be ...
12.04.2020 1365: The Fischer Random Chess Stock Market by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge talks about the Fischer random chess stock market. Episode 1365: The Fischer Random Chess Stock Market by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. ...
12.03.2020 1364: How Building One Little Habit Can Net You Half a Million by Chris Reining on Self Control Chris Reining teaches us one habit than can help net half a million dollars. Episode 1364: How Building One Little Habit Can Net You Half a Million by Chris Reining on Self Control Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and ...
12.02.2020 1363: How Investment Newsletters "Beat" the Market by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet 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 ...
12.01.2020 1362: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. Spending Questions & Answers 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 ...
11.30.2020 1361: Annualized Returns By Asset Class From 1999 - 2018 by Sam of Financial Samurai on REITs & Gold Investments 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 ...
11.29.2020 1360: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann with Financial Finesse 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 ...
11.28.2020 1359: Oh, The Judging by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Personal Finance Decision Making 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 ...
11.27.2020 1358: [Part 2] Why We’re Taking On Debt To Move From Good To Great by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto 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 ...
11.26.2020 1357: [Part 1] Why We’re Taking On Debt To Move From Good To Great by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto 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 ...
11.25.2020 1356: How to Save Money and Still Invest by Christine Sato with JenHayes 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 ...
11.24.2020 1355: Who Should Contribute to a 529 Plan by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Saving for Education Expenses 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 ...
11.23.2020 1354: When Being Frugal Isn't Enough by Kali with Making Sense of Cents on How To Make More Money 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 ...
11.22.2020 1353: Dealing with Debt In A Healthy Way by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully 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 ...
11.21.2020 1352: The True Cost of Waiting for What You Really Want by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Living In The Moment 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 ...
11.20.2020 1351: What Does It Take To Be A Successful Investor by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money 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 ...
11.19.2020 1350: The "Don’t Own Stuff You Can’t Fix" Plan for Life by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Minimalism 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 ...
11.18.2020 1349: The Elusive Budget and Why You Should Have One by Lance La Croix of La Croix Financial Coaching 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 ...
11.17.2020 1348: Change Your Thinking. 5 Mentality Shifts Wealthy People Live By to Achieve Financial Freedom by Brian Tracy 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 ...
11.16.2020 1347: The Person's Financial Ethic We Should Care Most About Is Our Own by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist 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 ...
11.15.2020 1346: [Part 2] Best Non-Financial Skills and Mindset Traits Which Pay Off In Everyday Life by Monika of MissionMoney 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 ...
11.14.2020 1345: [Part 1] Best Non-Financial Skills and Mindset Traits Which Pay Off In Everyday Life by Monika of MissionMoney 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 ...
11.13.2020 1344: The Sunk Cost Fallacy - STOP Digging by Joel of 5AMJoel on Critical Thinking on Money & Time 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 ...
11.12.2020 1343: When It Makes Sense to Refinance Your Mortgage (And When It Doesn’t) by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money Andy Hill informs us of when it does and doesn't make sense to refinance our mortgages. Episode 1343: When It Makes Sense to Refinance Your Mortgage (And When It Doesn’t) by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money Andy Hill ...
11.11.2020 1342: The Razor's Edge: Lessons in True Wealth by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly gives some lessons in true wealth. Episode 1342: The Razor's Edge: Lessons in True Wealth by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a ...
11.10.2020 1341: 7 Ways to Save on Heating Costs This Winter by Hilary with Money Mini Blog on Lowering Utility Bills Hilary of Freedom Sprout gives us tips to save on heating in time for the winter. Episode 1341: 7 Ways to Save on Heating Costs This Winter by Hilary with Money Mini Blog on Lowering Utility Bills Kalen Bruce created ...
11.09.2020 1340: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You Think by Jeffrey Trull with PT Money on Hidden Costs Jeffrey Trull of PT Money reminds us of 9 things that cost more than we might think they do. Episode 1340: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You Think by Jeffrey Trull with PT Money on Hidden Costs ...
11.08.2020 1339: The Price of College in America Is Increasing 8x faster Than Wages by The Finance Twins The Finance Twins examine the alarming rise in American college costs compared to wages. Episode 1339: The Price of College in America Is Increasing 8x faster Than Wages by The Finance Twins Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. ...
11.07.2020 1338: When You Don't Want to Retire by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoneyPro on Seeking Financial Independence Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney talks about the desire to not retire. Episode 1338: When You Don't Want to Retire by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoneyPro on Seeking Financial Independence Dawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her ...
11.06.2020 1337: When Should You Sell a Stock by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Buying in Volatile Markets & Value Investors Phil Town of Rule One Investing fills us in on when is the right time to sell a stock. Episode 1337: When Should You Sell a Stock by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Buying in Volatile Markets & ...
11.05.2020 1336: A Winning Real Estate Investing Strategy For Independent Landlords by Joseph Hogue with Retire Before Dad Joseph Hogue with Retire Before Dad gives landlords a winning real estate investing strategy. Episode 1336: A Winning Real Estate Investing Strategy For Independent Landlords by Joseph Hogue with Retire Before Dad Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a ...
11.04.2020 1335: Man Sells Motorbike, Experiences Bliss by Mr. Frugal Toque with Mr. Money Mustache on How Stuff Holds Us Down Mr. Frugal Toque with Mr. Money Mustache talks about the bliss found by selling a motorbike. Episode 1335: Man Sells Motorbike, Experiences Bliss by Mr. Frugal Toque with Mr. Money Mustache on How Stuff Holds Us Down Mr. Money Mustache ...
11.03.2020 1334: Lack of Intrinsic Motivation Will Destroy Your Early Retirement by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme warns us of the risks of not having intrinsic motivation. Episode 1334: Lack of Intrinsic Motivation Will Destroy Your Early Retirement by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme Jacob Lund Fisker was ...
11.02.2020 1333: The Joy of Enough by Chris Reining on Maximizing Happiness vs Making More Money Chris Reining relishes in the joy of enough. Episode 1333: The Joy of Enough by Chris Reining on Maximizing Happiness vs Making More Money Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build ...
11.01.2020 1332: Reasons You Should Sell Your Investments by Art of Flex Cents on Long-Term Investing Art of Flex Cents offers reasons to sell your investments. Episode 1332: Reasons You Should Sell Your Investments by Art of Flex Cents on Long-Term Investing Art is a physical therapist who is not only passionate about health and physical ...
10.31.2020 1331: Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Growing the Wealth Gap & Early Retirement ESI of ESI Money compares and contrasts spending less and earning more. Episode 1331: Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Growing the Wealth Gap & Early Retirement ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something ...
10.30.2020 1330: A Savings Strategy that Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on How To Save More Money Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial gives us a savings strategy that works. Episode 1330: A Savings Strategy that Works by Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial on How To Save More Money Derick Van Ness is a ...
10.29.2020 1329: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANG Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge asks if value investing is dead. Episode 1329: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Growth Stocks & FANG Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management ...
10.28.2020 1328: Cashing Out Of Stocks To Buy Real Estate: Analyzing The Temptation by Financial Samurai on Asset Allocation Sam of Financial Samurai analyzes the temptation to cash out of stocks in favor of real estate. Episode 1328: Cashing Out Of Stocks To Buy Real Estate: Analyzing The Temptation by Financial Samurai on Asset Allocation Sam Dogen's net worth ...
10.27.2020 1327: What Low Interest Rates Mean to You by Harry N. Stout of FinancialVerse on Lower Cost Mortgage Expenses Harry Stout of Financial Verse encourages a personal look at low interest rates. Episode 1327: What Low Interest Rates Mean to You by Harry N. Stout of FinancialVerse on Lower Cost Mortgage Expenses Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior ...
10.26.2020 1326: How To Make Early Retirement A Reality For You by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Retiring Early Tania Brown with Financial Finesse talks about how to make early retirement a reality. Episode 1326: How To Make Early Retirement A Reality For You by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Retiring Early After years in the financial services ...
10.25.2020 1325: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com teaches us how to select our asset allocation. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1325: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing Mr. ...
10.24.2020 1324: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com teaches us how to select our asset allocation. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1324: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XXIII: Selecting Your Asset Allocation by JL Collins on Total Stock Market Index Investing Mr. ...
10.23.2020 1323: 3 Utterly Obvious Ways To Build Wealth by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Frugality & Debt Payoff Jeff Rose shares some obvious ways that we can build wealth. Episode 1323: 3 Utterly Obvious Ways To Build Wealth by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Frugality & Debt Payoff Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, ...
10.22.2020 1322: The Real Reason Why You're Always Broke by Jen Hayes on Creating A Healthy Money Mindset Jen Hayes tells you the truth about why you're always broke. Episode 1322: The Real Reason Why You're Always Broke by Jen Hayes on Creating A Healthy Money Mindset A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in ...
10.21.2020 1321: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on The Rent Versus Buying A Home Debate FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution insists that renting will make us rich. Episode 1321: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on The Rent Versus Buying A Home Debate FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used ...
10.20.2020 1320: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Frugality Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the power behind a no spend challenge. Episode 1320: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Frugality Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense ...
10.19.2020 1319: 3 Things to Do Today to Feel Better about Your Finances by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Setting Financial Goals Kumiko of The Budget Mom offers three tips for feeling better about your financial situation. Episode 1319: 3 Things to Do Today to Feel Better about Your Finances by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Setting Financial Goals Kumiko went ...
10.18.2020 1318: When Commissions Matter And When They Don't by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Investing Expenses Robert Farrington of The College Investor breaks down when commissions matter and when they don't. Episode 1318: When Commissions Matter And When They Don't by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Investing Expenses Robert Farrington is a personal finance ...
10.17.2020 1317: The Narrow Path To A Great Retirement by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto Fritz Gilbert fills us in on the narrow path to a great retirement. Episode 1317: The Narrow Path To A Great Retirement by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto Fritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in ...

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