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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone. Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of personal finance tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial independence and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise. By focusing on early retirement, financial independence, and saving money, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your financial goals. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal finance, early retirement, financial independence, and saving money. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your finances, saving money, and working towards early retirement. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster financial independence and secure your financial future. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Episodios
  • 3518: 8 Unusual Things to Hold in Your IRA by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Alternative Investments

    3518: 8 Unusual Things to Hold in Your IRA by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Alternative Investments
    Apr 8 2026
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3518: Jeff Rose expands the typical view of retirement investing by revealing lesser-known assets that can be held in an IRA, from real estate to oil royalties and private stock. He highlights both the opportunities and the complexities, showing how self-directed IRAs can unlock diversification while requiring careful planning. This overview helps you rethink how flexible your retirement strategy can truly be. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/unusual-things-hold-in-ira/ Quotes to ponder: "A partnership is a type of unincorporated business organization in which multiple individuals, called general partners, manage the business and are equally liable for the debts of the business." "Some of the things that people would like to hold in an IRA but they can’t are insurance policies, certain collectibles such as art, antiques, metals, rugs, gems, stamps, coins, or even maybe alcoholic beverages such as wines." "You can use a special type of IRA to hold real estate called a self-directed IRA." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 3517: Are My Investments Good? by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Rethinking Commutes

    3517: Are My Investments Good? by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Rethinking Commutes
    Apr 7 2026
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3517: Jesse Cramer breaks down a deceptively simple question by showing that the value of any investment depends entirely on your goals, time horizon, and strategy. He contrasts emotional stock picking with disciplined, research-driven decisions, ultimately making a compelling case that for most people, simple index fund investing is a smarter, more reliable path to long-term success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bestinterest.blog/are-my-investments-good/ Quotes to ponder: "Hand-picking stocks is hard, and you’re probably not smarter than the market." "Investing is a no called-strike game." "I can’t tell the difference between good pitches and bad pitches, so the market throws me average pitches every single day." Episode references: A Random Walk Down Wall Street: https://www.amazon.com/Random-Walk-Down-Wall-Street/dp/0393358380 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 3516: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Rethinking Commutes

    3516: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Rethinking Commutes
    Apr 6 2026
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3516: Mr. Money Mustache challenges the deeply ingrained habit of long car commutes, revealing how they quietly drain both time and wealth while limiting lifestyle freedom. By reframing distance as a direct financial and life-quality tradeoff, he makes a compelling case that living closer to work, or eliminating driving altogether, can be one of the most powerful moves toward financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ Quotes to ponder: “I would say that biking more and driving less was the trigger in my own life that started a chain reaction of savings and happy lifestyle changes that led my wife and I to retirement in our early 30s.” “It is ridiculous to commute by car to work if you realize how expensive it is to drive, and if you value your time at anything close to what you get paid.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
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