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You don't need to spend hours searching for the best personal finance blogs. These episodes are selected and narrated to you in 10 minutes or less.
Show Host (s)
Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence. Diania saves 60% of her income and is on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old. She’s passionate about personal finance and thrilled to be the new host of Optimal Finance Daily as of October 2020.
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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.
1809: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional Spending
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy provides a different way of looking at spending Episode 1809: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional Spending 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.
1808: 6 Tips for Diving into Property Investments by Elizabeth with The Budget Mom on Real Estate Investing
Elizabeth of The Budget Mom shares 6 tips for diving into property investments Episode 1808: 6 Tips for Diving into Property Investments by Elizabeth with The Budget Mom on Real Estate Investing Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor.
1807: 5 Reasons to Choose a 15-Year Mortgage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Home Financing Decisions
Andy Hill shares 5 reasons why you should choose a 15-year mortgage Episode 1807: 5 Reasons to Choose a 15-Year Mortgage by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Home Financing Decisions Andy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan.
1806: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Building Wealth
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how debt can be a good thing - in moderation. Episode 1806: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Building Wealth Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing.
1804: What Comes First: Saving, Investing, or Paying off Debt by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on Money Strategies
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse tells you the order in which you should save, invest and pay off debt Episode 1804: What Comes First: Saving, Investing, or Paying off Debt by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse on Money Strategies 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.
1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial Cents
Jeff Root of Good Financial Cents shares the top 5 non-medical factors that affect your life insurance rates Episode 1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance.
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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.
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Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial Cents
Jeff Root of Good Financial Cents shares the top 5 non-medical factors that affect your life insurance rates Episode 1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Rates by Jeff Root with Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance.
How to Stop Shopping: 8 Ideas to Save You Time and Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 8 ideas to help you save time and money when shopping Episode 1802: How to Stop Shopping: 8 Ideas to Save You Time and Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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.
Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck on How to Improve Finances
Tracie, with Jackie Beck, talks about how you can come out stronger from bankruptcy and debt Episode 1799: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck on How to Improve Finances 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.
The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRS
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.
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About Us
We've been interested in personal development for as long as we can remember. We knew there had to be a better way to consume life-changing content on the go! The success of the Optimal Living Daily podcast led us to create four more shows covering a variety of topics, and all 5 have received over 250 million downloads combined.
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Highlights
- A recommended Personal Finance Podcast by The Smart Wallet.
- A recommended Best Investing Podcast by The Street.
- Listed as a Top Personal Finance Podcast by Investopedia, Deal Room, and GOBankingRates.
Send in Your Questions
- Got a money-related issue on your mind? Send it over to finance AT oldpodcast DOT comand Diania may feature your question in a future episode! View past personal finance questions and answersDiania has hosted on the OFD show.
Summary
- You don't need to spend hours searching for the best personal finance blogs. These episodes are selected and narrated to you in 10 minutes or less. No matter where you're at in your relationship with money, it's never too late to get started on improving your finances. You'll learn about budgeting, investing, and financial independence through this podcast. You don't need a financia…
Personal Finance Starter Packs
- If you're a new listener, check out our starter packs. Here are OFD Podcast episodes arranged by theme. Learn from the world's best blogs whom we narrate with author permission. 1. Saving Starter Pack 2. Budgeting Starter Pack 3. Retirement Starter Pack 4. Financial Independence 5. Dealing With and Paying Off Debt 6. Wealth Building and Investing
Show Host
- Diania Merriam
Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence. Diania saves 60% of her income and is on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old. She’s passionate about personal finance and thrilled to be the new h… - Dan Weinberg
Dan hosted Optimal Finance Daily from 2016 to 2020. You can find him hosting Optimal StartUp Dailywhich covers entrepreneurial and freelancing content. You might recognize Dan Weinberg'svoice from advertisements for Burger King, Petco, and Instagram. He's a professiona…