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Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares his thoughts on being a stranger in a strange land. Episode 2122: Stranger In A Strange Land by Jacob Lund Fisker Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life. The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/stranger-in-a-strange-land.html 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

Erik Carter with Financial Finesse talks about essential financial protections Episode 2121: Do You Have These Essential Financial Protections in Place? By Erik Carter 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. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2012/12/20/do-you-have-these-basic-financial-protections-in-place/ 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

ESI of ESI Money talks about his worst money mistakes Episode 2120: My Worst Money Mistakes by ESI ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there. The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/my-worst-money-mistakes/ 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 6 ways to turbocharge your savings Episode 2119: 6 Ways to Turbocharge Your Savings by J. 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: https://budgetsaresexy.com/6-ways-to-turbocharge-your-savings/ 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

JT McGee with The College Investor talks about REITs and Agency Mortgages Episode 2118: Cash Flow Investments: REITs and Agency Mortgages by JT McGee Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/3589/cash-flow-investments-reits-agency-mortgages/ 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

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about the greatest risk to his retirement goal. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2117: [Part 2] The Greatest Risk To My Retirement Goal by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/greatest-risk-to-retirement-goal/ 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

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about the greatest risk to his retirement goal. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2116: [Part 1] The Greatest Risk To My Retirement Goal by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/greatest-risk-to-retirement-goal/ 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

Zoe Kim with No Sidebar shares 6 ways to sway your family into a life of minimalism. Episode 2115: 6 Ways to Sway Your Family Into a Life of Minimalism by Zoe Kim No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/life-of-minimalism/ 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 a simple abundance mini-challenge. Episode 2114: A Simple Abundance Mini-Challenge 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/2018/06/a-simple-abundance-mini-challenge/ 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

Jen Hayes wishes you a frugal Christmas Episode 2113: Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas 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/have-yourself-frugal-little-christmas/ 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 warns you of a common credit card mistake Episode 2112: Could You Be Making This Super-Common Credit Card Mistake? 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/common-credit-card-mistakes/ 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

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 4 types of insurance you should consider Episode 2111: 4 Types of Insurance You Should Consider by Kalen Bruce 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: https://moneyminiblog.com/insurance/types-of-insurance/ 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

Sam of Financial Samurai talks about what to do if the money runs out Episode 2110: Taking Money For Granted: What To Do If The Money Runs Out? By Sam Dogen 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: https://www.financialsamurai.com/taking-money-for-granted/ 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

Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about how basic knife skills can save you money Episode 2109: How Basic Knife Skills Can Save You Money by Julien Saunders Julien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really "feeling" happy with the financial progress they'd made. Their blog became a place where they not only shared in their frustrations, but offered solutions to a richer and happier life. They could not have imagined that just a few years later, they would sign a book deal with the world's largest publisher, Penguin Random House. But that's not all. Their blog has afforded them opportunities to work with incredible brands, world-class media and into the fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship. The original post is located here: https://richandregular.com/how-basic-knife-skills-can-save-you-money/ 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

Ryan Larson of First Line Fin talks about savings strategies Episode 2108: Savings Strategies by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan recognizes the importance of growing and preserving the assets accumulated for retirement and the need for reallocating those assets in transition from the working years to the retirement years. Focused on the unique needs of retirees and transitioning Boomers, Ryan employs a host of time-tested strategies utilizing both securities and insurance offerings. Ryan’s personal mission is to protect one’s life savings from unnecessary risks from market fluctuations and avoid fees and when ever possible, create tax efficiencies. The original post is located here: https://firstlinefin.com/savings-strategies/ 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

Beth Wittig Clayton with Mark Fisher Fitness helps you to stop sabotaging yourself Episode 2107: How to Avoid Sabotaging Yourself (To Be Accepted) by Beth Wittig Clayton Mark Fisher Fitness helps people who hate gyms find a fitness home they actually love. They offer classes, semi-private training, and six week transformation programs. Whether you've tried everything and never found a love match, or never even been to a gym at all, look no further. The original post is located here: https://markfisherfitness.com/how-to-avoid-sabotaging-yourself-to-be-accepted/ 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

Chris Reining shares where to invest after maxing out retirement accounts. Episode 2106: Where Do I Invest After Maxing Out Retirement Accounts? by Chris Reining Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/where-do-i-invest-after-maxing-out-retirement-accounts/ 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

Miranda Marquit of Good Financial Cents compares a HELOC to a second mortgage Episode 2105: Should You Do a HELOC or a Second Mortgage? By Miranda Marquit Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/should-you-do-a-heloc-or-a-second-mortgage/ 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

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares FIRE tax strategies for beginners. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2104: [Part 2] FIRE Tax Strategies For Beginners by Sean Mullaney Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-only financial planning. Sean established Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. after a lengthy career in public accounting. He worked in the tax departments of both Deloitte & Touche and PwC, including over 6 years in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Sean is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an associate member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Sean has degrees in accounting, law, and taxation and a certificate in financial planning. The original post is located here: https://fitaxguy.com/top-four-tax-moves-for-financial-independence-beginners/ 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

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares FIRE tax strategies for beginners. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2103: [Part 1] FIRE Tax Strategies For Beginners by Sean Mullaney Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-only financial planning. Sean established Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. after a lengthy career in public accounting. He worked in the tax departments of both Deloitte & Touche and PwC, including over 6 years in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services practice. Sean is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an associate member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Sean has degrees in accounting, law, and taxation and a certificate in financial planning. The original post is located here: https://fitaxguy.com/top-four-tax-moves-for-financial-independence-beginners/ 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

Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about the value of HSAs Episode 2102: What Is An HSA & Why Your Family Needs One 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/protect-your-health-and-wealth-with-an-hsa 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

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about how you can be frugal and still shop gourmet Episode 2101: You Can Be Frugal and Shop Gourmet by Helene Massicotte Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/frugal-gourmet 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

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares what a 4 year old taught him about dreams and money. Episode 2100: What a 4-Year-Old Taught Me About Dreams and Money by Nick True Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/what-a-4yr-old-taught-me-about-dreams/ Ladder is 100% digital – no doctors, no needles, no paperwork – when you apply for $3 million in coverage or less. Go to LadderLife.com/OFD to see if you’re instantly approved. 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

Vironika Tugaleva on self-discovery being a kind of self-respect. Episode 2099: Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect by Vironika Tugaleva Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/self-discovery-self-respect/ 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

Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money discusses whether or not there's value in buying an extended warranty Episode 2098: Is There Value in Buying an Extended Warranty? By Laurie Sepulveda The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/extended-warranty-value-worth/ 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

Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares his thoughts on travel, tourism and living abroad. Episode 2097: Travel, Tourism, and Living Abroad by Jacob Lund Fisker Jacob Lund Fisker was a nuclear astrophysicist who retired at 33 with what he believes to be enough savings to last the rest of his life — even if he never works again. His "claim to fame" is the Early Retirement Extreme site, which is effectively a philosophy of life. ERE is a set of values and principles that gives readers the freedom and opportunity to live an exciting and interesting life. The original post is located here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/travel-tourism-and-living-abroad.html 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

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about why she'll never buy a timeshare Episode 2096: Why I’ll Never Buy A Timeshare by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/03/why-are-timeshares-bad-worth-it.html 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

Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse talks about hardship withdrawals Episode 2095: Should You Take a Hardship Withdrawal? By Cynthia Meyer 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. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/03/27/should-you-take-a-hardship-withdrawal/ 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

Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about whether or not frugality can be selfish Episode 2094: Can Frugality Be Selfish? By Chris of Keep Thrifty Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They’ve got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They’ve also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality. The original post is located here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/can-frugality-be-selfish/ 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

Tynan shares his thoughts on quality Episode 2093: Thinking About Quality by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: https://tynan.com/quality/ 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

Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly tells you how to lower your heating bills this winter Episode 2092: How to Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter by Sierra Black 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-lower-your-heating-bills/ 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

Corey Allan with Becoming Minimalist shares how to communicate with your partner when you disagree. Episode 2091: How to Communicate With Your Partner When You Disagree by Corey Allan 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/communicating-with-your-partner/ 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

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares how he rebalanced through perilous times. Episode 2090: How I Rebalanced Through Perilous Times by Darrow Kirkpatrick Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/how-i-rebalanced-through-perilous-times/ 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

Jessica of The Fioneers shares 10 frugal wedding ideas. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2089: [Part 2] 10 Frugal Wedding Ideas by Jessica of The Fioneers Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/frugal-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

Jessica of The Fioneers shares 10 frugal wedding ideas. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2088: [Part 1] 10 Frugal Wedding Ideas by Jessica of The Fioneers Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/frugal-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

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 ways you can save money by getting an online degree Episode 2087: 5 Ways You Save Money by Getting an Online Graduate Degree by Kalen Bruce 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: https://moneyminiblog.com/college/save-money-online-degree/ 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 talks about how to build equity in your home Episode 2086: How to Build Equity in Your Home 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/how-to-build-equity-in-your-home/ 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

Alexa Mason with The College Investor talks about the benefits of investing in land Episode 2085: The Benefits of Investing in Land by Alexa Mason Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17836/benefits-investing-land/ 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

Sam of Financial Samurai talks about how to sweet-talk your home appraiser Episode 2084: Sweet Talking Your Home Appraiser Pays Off by Sam of Financial Samurai 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: https://www.financialsamurai.com/home-appraisal-tips/ 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

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares 10 food habits of the successfully fit. Episode 2083: 10 Food Habits of the Successfully Fit by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original post is located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/10-food-habits-of-the-successfully-fit/ 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 of JLCollinsNH.com shares that you, too, can be conned. Episode 2082: You, Too, Can Be Conned 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 posts are located here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/03/09/you-too-can-be-conned/ 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

Jen Hayes talks about why she's grateful for her student loan debt Episode 2081: Why I’m Grateful For My Student Loan Debt 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//why-im-grateful-for-my-student-loan-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

Jackie Beck talks about how to build a starter emergency fund quickly Episode 2080: How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less 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/how-to-build-a-starter-emergency-fund-in-30-days-or-less/ 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

ESI of ESI Money talks about the five biggest millionaire regrets. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2079: [Part 2] The Five Biggest Millionaire Regrets by ESI ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there. The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/the-five-biggest-millionaire-regrets/ 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

ESI of ESI Money talks about the five biggest millionaire regrets. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2078: [Part 1] The Five Biggest Millionaire Regrets by ESI ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there. The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/the-five-biggest-millionaire-regrets/ 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

Ryan Larson of First Line Fin helps you retire in a recession Episode 2077: Retiring in a Recession: 4 Steps to Do Now by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan recognizes the importance of growing and preserving the assets accumulated for retirement and the need for reallocating those assets in transition from the working years to the retirement years. Focused on the unique needs of retirees and transitioning Boomers, Ryan employs a host of time-tested strategies utilizing both securities and insurance offerings. Ryan’s personal mission is to protect one’s life savings from unnecessary risks from market fluctuations and avoid fees and when ever possible, create tax efficiencies. The original post is located here: https://firstlinefin.com/retiring-in-a-recession-4-steps-to-do-now/ 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

Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money helps you negotiate your next raise or starting salary Episode 2076: Negotiate Your Next Raise or Starting Salary by Laurie Sepulveda The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They’ve both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/negotiate-next-raise/ 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 talks about the inevitability of struggle Episode 2075: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. 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: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/ps-we-all-struggle/ 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

Mr. Money Mustache shares how to get rich with the chaCHING instinct. Episode 2074: Get Rich With: the "ChaCHING!" Instinct by Mr. Money Mustache 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: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/06/04/get-rich-with-the-chaching-instinct/ 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

Jeff Rose talks about longevity insurance Episode 2073: What is Longevity Insurance? by Jeff Rose Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/longevity-insurance/ 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