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

199: What's Your Retirement Wealth Number by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com

Sam of Financial Samurai shares some wealth statistics and encourages you to check your retirement wealth number. Episode 199: What's Your Retirement Wealth Number by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com (Plus a Free Easy Retirement Calculator). 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/whats-your-retirement-wealth-number 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
10:3601/12/2016
198: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

198: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips for teaching kids about money. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 198: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 2 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/10-lessons-to-teach-your-kids-about-money 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
10:3030/11/2016
197: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

197: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips for teaching kids about money. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 197: 10 Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Money - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Teaching Children About Finances). 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/10-lessons-to-teach-your-kids-about-money 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
10:1129/11/2016
196: Don't Buy Stuff You Don't Need by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

196: Don't Buy Stuff You Don't Need by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker shares some advice for not only Cyber Monday, but every day of the year. Episode 196: Don't Buy Stuff You Don't Need by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Consumerism & Shopping). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/marriage-hacks 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
12:2828/11/2016
195: The Offical List of Allowed Purchases This Black Friday by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

195: The Offical List of Allowed Purchases This Black Friday by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares what we really should be allowed to buy on Black Friday. Episode 195: The Offical List of Allowed Purchases This Black Friday by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Saving 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: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2014/11/black-friday-official-list-purchases 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
09:3825/11/2016
194: Happy Thanksgiving - And Buy Nothing Day (And Month?) by Mr. Money Mustache

194: Happy Thanksgiving - And Buy Nothing Day (And Month?) by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares his opinion about Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. Episode 194: Happy Thanksgiving - And Buy Nothing Day (And Month?) by Mr. Money Mustache (Black Friday). 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/2011/11/24/happy-thanksgiving-and-buy-nothing-day-and-month 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
09:5824/11/2016
193: What is the Best Way to Make More Money from I Will Teach You to be Rich

193: What is the Best Way to Make More Money from I Will Teach You to be Rich

A guest blogger on Ramit's I Will Teach You to be Rich discusses financial decision-making. Episode 193: What is the Best Way to Make More Money from I Will Teach You to be Rich (Online Businesses). 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/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-more-money 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
11:0523/11/2016
192: The Case for Cash vs. The Case for Credit Cards by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

192: The Case for Cash vs. The Case for Credit Cards by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

Money Mini Blog's Kalen Bruce shares his perspective on credit cards vs. cash. Episode 192: The Case for Cash vs. The Case for Credit Cards by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Fix Money Problems). 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/credit-cards/the-case-for-cash-vs-credit-cards 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
11:0322/11/2016
191: No Credit Cards No Matter What by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

191: No Credit Cards No Matter What by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares tips to survive Black Friday and holiday spending. Episode 191: No Credit Cards No Matter What by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Debt & Budgeting). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: http://bemorewithless.com/no-credit-cards-no-matter-what 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
09:3621/11/2016
190: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

190: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

Sam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 190: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (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/disadvantages-of-the-roth-ira-not-all-is-what-it-seems 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
11:4918/11/2016
189: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

189: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

Sam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 189: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (401k). 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/disadvantages-of-the-roth-ira-not-all-is-what-it-seems 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
11:2117/11/2016
188: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

188: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker shares how to avoid overspending this holiday season. Episode 188: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/avoid-holiday-overspending 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
11:3716/11/2016
187: Financial Zen: How to Get Financial Peace of Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

187: Financial Zen: How to Get Financial Peace of Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares exactly how to get financial peace of mind. Episode 187: Financial Zen: How to Get Financial Peace of Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Happiness with Money). 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/financial-zen-how-to-get-financial-peace-of-mind 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
09:4815/11/2016
186: How to Start Saving for the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

186: How to Start Saving for the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares ideas on saving for the holiday season. Episode 186: How to Start Saving for the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Overspending & Debt). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-start-saving-for-the-holidays 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
10:1314/11/2016
185: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 3 by Steve Pavlina

185: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 3 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to move from scarcity to abundance. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 185: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 3 by Steve Pavlina (Financial Happiness). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-tip-scarcity-abundance 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
11:1711/11/2016
184: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

184: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to move from scarcity to abundance. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 184: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Money Basics for Young Adults). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-tip-scarcity-abundance 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
11:2010/11/2016
183: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

183: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to move from scarcity to abundance. This is Part 1 of 3. Episode 183: How to Tip from Scarcity to Abundance - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (How to Manage your Money). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-tip-scarcity-abundance 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
09:4609/11/2016
182: Mr. Money Mustache vs. Dave Ramsey

182: Mr. Money Mustache vs. Dave Ramsey

Mr. Money Mustache reviews Dave Ramsey's book and philosophy. Episode 182: Mr. Money Mustache vs. Dave Ramsey (Financial Independence Retire Early & Debt). 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/2011/05/19/mr-money-mustache-vs-dave-ramsey 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
10:0908/11/2016
181: Dream As If You'll Live Forever, Live As If You'll Die Today by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

181: Dream As If You'll Live Forever, Live As If You'll Die Today by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares a reader's comment that he found to be both funny and full of wisdom. Episode 181: Dream As If You'll Live Forever, Live As If You'll Die Today by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Financial Planning). 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/2011/07/financial-planning-needs-balance 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
10:1707/11/2016
180: Why Do We Assume That Higher House Prices = Good by Ramit Sethi

180: Why Do We Assume That Higher House Prices = Good by Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi questions one of America's biggest real estate assumptions. Episode 180: Why Do We Assume That Higher House Prices = Good by Ramit Sethi (Mortgage Debt & Real Estate 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: http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/housing-prices-cultural-assumptio 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
10:3804/11/2016
179: Insurance Inflation: Why You Need to Pay Attention by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

179: Insurance Inflation: Why You Need to Pay Attention by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

Money Mini Blog's Kalen Bruce shares what insurance inflation is and how to stop it. Episode 179: Insurance Inflation: Why You Need to Pay Attention by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Car Insurance & Debt). 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/insurance/insurance-inflation 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
10:0703/11/2016
178: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

178: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

Sam of Financial Samurai looks at early retirement from another angle. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 178: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 2 by Sam Dogen 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-dark-side-of-early-retirement-risks-dangers 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
10:3102/11/2016
177: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

177: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai

Sam of Financial Samurai looks at early retirement from another angle. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 177: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Financial Freedom). 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-dark-side-of-early-retirement-risks-dangers 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
11:2901/11/2016
176: A Simple Guide to Start Saving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

176: A Simple Guide to Start Saving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker shares how you can start saving money today, even if you think you can't. Episode 176: A Simple Guide to Start Saving Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Save Thousands). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-start-saving-money 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
11:0031/10/2016
175: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

175: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips on creating your own dream job. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 175: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Building a Business). 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/job 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
10:5328/10/2016
174: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

174: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips on creating your own dream job. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 174: Can't Find a Dream Job? Create Your Own - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (How to Build a Business). 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/job 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
11:2327/10/2016
173: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

173: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina talks about making that first dollar from doing things you love, as opposed to working a job you hate. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 173: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Side Hustles). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/07/how-to-earn-your-first-love-dollar 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
12:2326/10/2016
172: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

172: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina talks about making that first dollar from doing things you love, as opposed to working a job you hate. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 172: How to Earn Your First Love Dollar - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Self Employed Income). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/07/how-to-earn-your-first-love-dollar 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
11:5825/10/2016
171: Sell Your Stuff to Pay Off Debt by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

171: Sell Your Stuff to Pay Off Debt by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the best way to sell your stuff to pay off your debts. Episode 171: Sell Your Stuff to Pay Off Debt by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Financial Independence). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: http://bemorewithless.com/sell-your-stuff-to-pay-off-debt 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
10:3424/10/2016
170: How to Tell When the Stock Market is on Sale by Mr. Money Mustache

170: How to Tell When the Stock Market is on Sale by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares exactly how he tells when it's prime time to invest in the stock market. Episode 170: How to Tell When the Stock Market is on Sale by Mr. Money Mustache (Investing Success). 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/2011/06/09/how-to-tell-when-the-stock-market-is-on-sale 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
11:5621/10/2016
169: Tip: Treat Savings as a Bill by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

169: Tip: Treat Savings as a Bill by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares a super simple tip that he wishes he took advantage of earlier. Episode 169: Tip: Treat Savings as a Bill by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Portfolio Investing & Financial Planning). 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/2014/01/tip-treat-savings-as-monthly-bill Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2520/10/2016
168: Tip #17: Buy Generic for the Stuff You Don't Care About by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

168: Tip #17: Buy Generic for the Stuff You Don't Care About by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi shares a big tip on how to save $1,000 in 30 days. Episode 168: Tip #17: Buy Generic for the Stuff You Don't Care About by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Save Money). 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/tip-17-buy-generic-for-the-stuff-you-dont-care-about Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:1519/10/2016
167: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 2 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

167: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 2 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker conducts an interview with Daniel Suelo, who gave up money and lives off the land (Part 2 of 2). Episode 167: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 2 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Living Free). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-man-who-quit-money-an-interview-with-daniel-suelo 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
13:0618/10/2016
166: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 1 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

166: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 1 by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker conducts an interview with Daniel Suelo, who gave up money and lives off the land. Episode 166: The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo - Part 1 by Joshua Becker of 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 post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-man-who-quit-money-an-interview-with-daniel-suelo 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
12:4917/10/2016
165: 3 Ways to Start Investing for Retirement with $100 or Less by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

165: 3 Ways to Start Investing for Retirement with $100 or Less by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

Money Mini Blog's Kalen Bruce shares 3 (or 4, actually) simple ways to start investing for retirement with little money. Episode 165: 3 Ways to Start Investing for Retirement with $100 or Less by Kalen Bruce of 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/investing/investing-for-retirement-with-100-or-less 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
11:2114/10/2016
164: 8 Frugal Tips for Legal Matters by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

164: 8 Frugal Tips for Legal Matters by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

A guest author on Zen Habits discusses how to deal with legal matters in a frugal way. Episode 164: 8 Frugal Tips for Legal Matters by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Frugality & Debt). 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: http://zenhabits.net/8-frugal-tips-for-legal-matters Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:4113/10/2016
163: The Best Place to Invest Your Money by Steve Pavlina

163: The Best Place to Invest Your Money by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares where the best place to spend your money is and how much to spend. Episode 163: The Best Place to Invest Your Money by Steve Pavlina (Portfolio Investing Management). 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: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/the-best-place-to-invest-your-money Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2512/10/2016
162: Is a Costco Membership Worth the Cost by Mr. Money Mustache

162: Is a Costco Membership Worth the Cost by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache does a case study on shopping at Costco vs. Safeway and analyzes if Costco is worth it. Episode 162: Is a Costco Membership Worth the Cost by Mr. Money Mustache (Overspending & Debt). 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/2011/09/30/is-a-costco-membership-worth-the-cost 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
11:4011/10/2016
161: 4 Simple Steps to Kill Debt and My Cosmetic Obsession by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

161: 4 Simple Steps to Kill Debt and My Cosmetic Obsession by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

2 posts from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less: simple steps to kill debt and the story of her cosmetic obsession. Episode 161: 4 Simple Steps to Kill Debt and My Cosmetic Obsession by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Minimalism & Money). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original posts are located here: http://bemorewithless.com/4steps http://bemorewithless.com/my-cosmetic-obsession 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
12:4910/10/2016
160: Are You the Average of Your 5 Friends by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

160: Are You the Average of Your 5 Friends by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com takes Jim Rohn's quote to the personal finance level. Episode 160: Are You the Average of Your 5 Friends by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Financial Partners). 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 also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. 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/2011/03/are-you-the-average-of-your-5-friends 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
09:4107/10/2016
159: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

159: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi addresses the new car vs. used car debate. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 159: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Auto Insurance). 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/cost-vs-value-should-you-buy-a-new-or-used-car Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:0206/10/2016
158: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

158: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi addresses the new car vs. used car debate. Episode 158: Cost vs. Value: Should You Buy a New Car or Used Car - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Financial Advice). 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/cost-vs-value-should-you-buy-a-new-or-used-car Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:2805/10/2016
157: Why We're Afraid of Money and How to Beat the Fear by Kristin Wong

157: Why We're Afraid of Money and How to Beat the Fear by Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong shares more about the scarcity mindset and how to beat our fear of money. Episode 157: Why We're Afraid of Money and How to Beat the Fear by Kristin Wong (Residual Income). Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for new clients. Her side gigs began to bring in more income than any potential full-time jobs. She launched a blog all about frugal living and created The Wild Wong to share more about her career, her finances, and all the adventures in between. The original post is located here: http://www.thewildwong.com/why-were-afraid-of-money-and-how-to-get-past-the-fear 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
09:5404/10/2016
156: 33 Proven Ways to Reduce Personal Debt from Becoming Minimalist

156: 33 Proven Ways to Reduce Personal Debt from Becoming Minimalist

A guest couple on Becoming Minimalist shares the exact steps they took to get out of debt. Episode 156: 33 Proven Ways to Reduce Personal Debt from Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money & Financial Freedom). 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: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/33-proven-ways-to-reduce-personal-debt 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
13:3803/10/2016
155: Pay Off Your Home or Invest the Money? I Propose a Compromise by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

155: Pay Off Your Home or Invest the Money? I Propose a Compromise by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

Money Mini Blog's Kalen Bruce talks about the big debate of paying off your home vs. investing the money. Episode 155: Pay Off Your Home or Invest the Money? I Propose a Compromise by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Investing). 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/investing/pay-off-your-home-or-invest-the-money 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
11:3230/09/2016
154: MMM Challenge: Get Yourself a Lower Mortgage Rate by Mr. Money Mustache

154: MMM Challenge: Get Yourself a Lower Mortgage Rate by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares the difference between a 15-year and 30-year mortgage and challenges you to refinance. Episode 154: MMM Challenge: Get Yourself a Lower Mortgage Rate by Mr. Money Mustache (Save Money & Debt). 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/2011/05/24/mmm-challenge-get-yourself-a-lower-mortgage-rate Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5729/09/2016
153: How to Live in the Land of Enough: Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

153: How to Live in the Land of Enough: Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the basics of living with enough money, including a simple how-to. Episode 153: How to Live in the Land of Enough: Money by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Financial Happiness). After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-live-in-the-land-of-enoughmoney Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1528/09/2016
152: How to Buy Happiness - Part 2 by David Cain of Raptitude

152: How to Buy Happiness - Part 2 by David Cain of Raptitude

David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. Part 2 of 2. Episode 152: How to Buy Happiness - Part 2 by David Cain of Raptitude (Financial Freedom). David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2012/03/how-to-buy-happiness 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
10:4327/09/2016
151: How to Buy Happiness - Part 1 by David Cain of Raptitude

151: How to Buy Happiness - Part 1 by David Cain of Raptitude

David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive. Part 1 of 2. Episode 151: How to Buy Happiness - Part 1 by David Cain of Raptitude (Personal Finance Happiness). David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2012/03/how-to-buy-happiness 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
12:2326/09/2016
150: Shaking the Scarcity Mindset and Shaking Things Up by Dan Warren

150: Shaking the Scarcity Mindset and Shaking Things Up by Dan Warren

A special episode! Dan shares his own, personal story. Episode 150: Shaking the Scarcity Mindset and Shaking Things Up by Dan Warren (Financial Freedom). 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
10:5523/09/2016