Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Chris Reining shares one sentence that sums up how to reach financial independence. Episode 375: The Secret to Financial Independence in One Sentence by Chris Reining (Financial Freedom). Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/one-sentence Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares 5 reasons why the rich tend to hoard so much cash. Episode 374: Why Do the Rich Hoard So Much Cash by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (FIRE & Investing Success). 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/why-the-rich-hoard-so-much-cash Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache explains why another recession is likely coming soon and what to do about it. Episode 373: Great News: There's Another Recession Coming - Mr. Money Mustache (Portfolio Investing). 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/2017/06/20/next-recession Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Wong shares how she budgets with a variable income. Episode 372: How I Budget with a Variable Income by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Self Employed Income). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed money geek and is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018. The original post is located here: http://www.thewildwong.com/how-to-budget-variable-income Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist, talking about minimalism and money. Episode 371: All The Things I Want to Say About Money But Never Do And Own Higher Quality Things from Becoming Minimalist. 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 posts are located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/advice-money https://www.becomingminimalist.com/benefit-own-quality Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares what stealth wealth is and if you should take it into consideration. Episode 370: What Stealth Wealth Are You Hiding by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Financial Advice). 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/stealth-wealth-hiding-net-worth Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author David Walker on Money Mini Blog shares 9 fuel-saving tips and 5 myths about cars. Episode 369: 9 Fuel-Saving Tips to Save You Money Each Month (And 5 Myths) by David Walker with Money Mini Blog (FIRE). 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/save-money/fuel-saving-tips-and-myths Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares a few strategies he uses to save over $25,000 a year. Episode 368: Tip #30: How I'm Saving $25,000+ by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Retire Early). 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 been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as 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: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/tip-30-how-im-saving-25000-in-2009 Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author Doug Nordman with Money Boss shares how he was able to achieve financial independence in the U.S. Navy. Episode 367: I Achieved Financial Independence in the U.S. Navy by Doug Nordman with Money Boss (Personal Finance Habits). 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/financial-independence-in-the-u-s-navy Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner shares her opinion on the cost of cable or satellite TV, plus alternatives. Episode 366: Is Cable or Satellite TV Worth It? Costs and Other Alternatives by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents. 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: http://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2013/09/is-cable-worth-it.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Taylor shares his experience buying his first home. Plus an update 10 years later! Episode 365: How to Buy a Home for the First Time (Our Positive Experience) by Philip Taylor of PT Money (Investing Habits). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/buy-your-home-the-right-way-nine-of-ten-personal-finance-success Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares how we can use history to make the right investment decisions. Episode 364: Using History Lessons to Create Wealth by Chris Reining (Personal Finance Advice). Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/using-history-lessons-to-create-wealth Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares ideas on how to create multi-generational financial security. Episode 363: How to Create Multi-Generational Financial Security by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Transferring Wealth). 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/creating-multi-generational-financial-security Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache shares how not to use your air conditioning this summer. Episode 362: How Not to Use Your Air Conditioning 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/2011/07/18/how-not-to-use-your-air-conditioning Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 8 ways minimalism helps put money in your pocket, plus a bonus post. Episode 361: 8 Ways Minimalism Helps Put Money in Your Pocket And Financially Support Other Causes by Joshua Becker (Minimalist). 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/minimalism-and-money Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares some takeaways from Joshua Becker's book: The More of Less. Episode 360: Maybe the Life You've Always Wanted is Buried Under Everything You Own by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Minimalism). 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/maybe-the-life-youve-always-wanted-is-buried-under-everything-you-own Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author Kostas Chiotis on Money Mini Blog shares common characteristics of debt-free people. Episode 359: 5 Common Characteristics of Debt-Free People by Kostas Chiotis with Money Mini Blog (Millionaires). 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/debt-relief/debt-free-people Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares 2 cool money tricks that are easy to understand. Episode 358: 2 Cool Money Tricks: Hourly to Salary Calculator and the Rule of 72 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich. 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: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/2-cool-tricks-to-use-your-hourly-rate-and-the-rule-of-72 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth shares the key to financial freedom. Episode 357: The Key to Financial Freedom by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (Finincial Independence Retire Early). 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/key-financial-freedom Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner shares what she learned by donating and giving away nearly all of her stuff. Episode 356: What I Learned By Donating & Giving Away Nearly All of My Stuff - Making Sense of Cents (Financial Freedom). 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: http://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2016/09/living-minimally-with-less-stuff.html Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining interviews Morgan Housel, former columnist at The Wall Street Journal and Motley Fool, who’s now partner at The Collaborative Fund. Episode 355: Morgan Housel on What You Need to Know to Be a Successful Investor by Chris Reining (Personal Finance Expert Interview). Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/morgan-housel Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares the one factor that has contributed the most towards his financial independence. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 354: The One Ingredient Necessary for Achieving Financial Independence - Part 2 by Sam of Financial Samurai (FIRE). 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/the-one-ingredient-necessary-for-achieving-financial-independence Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares the one factor that has contributed the most towards his financial independence. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 353: The One Ingredient Necessary for Achieving Financial Independence - Part 1 by Sam of Financial Samurai (FIRE). 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/the-one-ingredient-necessary-for-achieving-financial-independence Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Taylor shares how you can become your own financial expert - no degree required! Episode 352: The Secret to Becoming Your Own Financial Expert by Philip of PT Money (Personal Finance Habits). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/becoming-your-own-financial-expert Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Wong shares what people buy when they spend impulsively. Episode 351: Here's What People Buy When They Spend Impulsively by Kristin Wong (Improving Habits). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed money geek and is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018. The original post is located here: http://www.thewildwong.com/impulsive-spending Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it convenient? Would I enjoy it? Wrong question! says Mr. Money Mustache. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 350: Is It Convenient? Would I Enjoy It? Wrong Question - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Financial Freedom). 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/2012/09/18/is-it-convenient-would-i-enjoy-it-wrong-question Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it convenient? Would I enjoy it? Wrong question! says Mr. Money Mustache. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 349: Is It Convenient? Would I Enjoy It? Wrong Question - Pt 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Financial Independence). 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/2012/09/18/is-it-convenient-would-i-enjoy-it-wrong-question Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Money shares common spending habits among millionaires. Which do you have? Episode 348: How Many of These Millionaire Spending Habits Do You Have by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy. 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/millionaire-spending-habits Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Lund Fisker of EarlyRetirementExtreme.com compares personal finance to marathon running. Episode 347: Marathon Running and Personal Finance by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme (Money Blogs Narrated For You). 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/marathon-running-and-personal-finance.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author Jeff Goins with Becoming Minimalist shares four lessons he learned after making 1 million dollars. Episode 346: Four Lessons on Money I Learned After Making $1 Million by Jeff Goins with Becoming Minimalist (Money & Life Lessons). 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/four-lessons-on-money-i-learned-after-making-1-million Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce shares how to save money in a world of spending. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 345: Understanding Consumerism: How to Save Money in a World of Spending - Part 2 by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog. 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/understanding-series/understanding-consumerism Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce shares how to save money in a world of spending. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 344: Understanding Consumerism: How to Save Money in a World of Spending - Part 1 by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog. 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/understanding-series/understanding-consumerism Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich answers the frequently asked question: Should I invest in real estate? This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 343: Should I Invest in Real Estate - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi (Cash Flow Investing). 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: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/surprising-real-estate-investing-myths Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich answers the frequently asked question: Should I invest in real estate? This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 342: Should I Invest in Real Estate - Pt 1 by Ramit Sethi of IWillTeachYouToBeRich (Costs of Home Ownership). 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: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/surprising-real-estate-investing-myths Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth talks about the cluttered lives of the American middle class. Episode 341: Money Boss Theater: The Cluttered Lives of the American Middle Class by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (Consumer Spending). 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/cluttered-lives Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner shares her opinion on parents paying for their kids' college tuition. Episode 340: Should I Ruin My Retirement by Helping My Child Through College by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - Making Sense of Cents. 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: http://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2014/09/should-i-ruin-my-retirement-by-helping-my-child-through-college.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares 9 little ways to be better with your money. Episode 339: 9 Little Ways to Be Better with Your Money by Chris Reining (Improving Financial Habits). Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/9-ways Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Price with PTMoney shares 6 characteristics in having what it takes to pay off debt. Episode 338: Do You Have What it Takes to Pay Off Debt (6 Characteristics) by Jason Price with PT Money (FIRE). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/debt-doesnt-have-to-be-forever 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 how not to panic during a stock market correction. Episode 337: How Not to Panic During a Stock Market Correction (Fearless 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/oops-the-world-is-coming-to-an-end 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 of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 pieces of financial advice that forever changed his life. Episode 336: 7 Pieces of Financial Advice That Forever Changed My Life by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism Maxims). 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/best-financial-advice Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache takes on Tim Ferriss and lifestyle design, reviewing The Four Hour Work Week and more. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 335: Mr. Money Mustache vs. Tim Ferriss - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Lifestyle Design). 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/2012/02/20/mr-money-mustache-vs-tim-ferris 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 takes on Tim Ferriss and lifestyle design, reviewing The Four Hour Work Week and more. Episode 334: Mr. Money Mustache vs. Tim Ferriss - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Personal Finance Advice). 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/2012/02/20/mr-money-mustache-vs-tim-ferris Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara "Babs" Wagner guest posts on Budgets Are Sexy with some financial advice. Episode 333: Do One Small Thing, Then Do Another by Barbara Babs Wagner with Budgets Are Sexy (Finance Habits). 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/do-one-small-thing-then-do-another 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 explains how he is able to raise six kids on one salary. Episode 332: Baby Makes Eight: Raising Six Kids - Part 1 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/baby-makes-eight-raising-six-kids-part Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Lund Fisker of EarlyRetirementExtreme.com questions our obsession with stuff. Episode 331: Is Your Stuff Holding You Back by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme (Minimalism - Minimalist Take on Money). 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/is-your-stuff-holding-you-back.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author Michael Yardney with Money Mini Blog shares 7 money lessons every parent must teach their child. Episode 330: 7 Crucial Money Lessons Every Parent Must Teach Their Child by Michael Yardney with Money Mini Blog (Teaching Kids). 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/family/crucial-money-lessons-every-parent-must-teach-child 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

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares why he doesn't check his stocks every (and you shouldn't either). Episode 329: I Don't Check My Stocks Every Day - And You Shouldn't Either by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Warren Buffett). 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.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/dont-check-your-stocks-every-day 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 shares his opinion on the difference between retirement and financial independence. Episode 328: What's the Difference Between Retirement & Financial Independence by J.D. Roth of Money Boss (F.I.R.E.). 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/retirement-vs-financial-independence 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

New author for the show, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, shares great financial lessons from her dad. Episode 327: Great Financial Lessons My Dad Taught Me: Money Doesn't Have to Make Your Life Miserable - 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: http://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2017/04/great-financial-lessons.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts from Joshua Becker, covering money in minimalism. Episode 326: The Joy of Living Within Your Means & Maybe You Don't Really Need More Money by Joshua Becker - Becoming Minimalist. 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 posts are located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/live-within-means http://www.becomingminimalist.com/dont-need-money Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices