Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists reviews habits when it comes to money, and the important financial things we postpone related to death. Episode 76: Money Does Not Buy Better Habits And Scared to Death of Death: The Important Things We Postpone (The Minimalists). Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured...

Remit Sethi of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com tackles the question: What do you do after you after you've handled the basics of saving money and not going into debt? This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 75: The 10 Year Savings Strategy: Saving Money After You've Already Handled the Basics - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES....

Remit Sethi of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com tackles the question: What do you do after you after you've handled the basics of saving money and not going into debt? This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 74: The 10 Year Savings Strategy: Saving Money After You've Already Handled the Basics by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR (Save Cash). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YE...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his 10 key actions that finally got him out of debt. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 73: The 10 Key Actions That Finally Got Me Out of Debt; or, Why Living Frugally is Only Part of the Solution, Part 2 (Zen Habits). 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 c...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his 10 key actions that finally got him out of debt. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 72: The 10 Key Actions That Finally Got Me Out of Debt; or, Why Living Frugally is Only Part of the Solution, Part 1 (Zen Habits). 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 c...

Joshua Becker has a different way of looking at the richest 1%. Episode 71: We Are Wealthy. And Why It Matters. by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Gratitude). 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...

J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com talks about money in terms of relationships, including secret accounts and secret debt. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 70: Secret Savings, Accounts, and Debt - Oh My! - Part 2 by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Investing Success). 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 adora...

J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com talks about money in terms of relationships, including secret accounts and secret debt. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 69: Secret Savings, Accounts, and Debt - Oh My! - Part 1 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 ador...

2 posts from BeMoreWithLess.com's Courtney Carver--covering self worth vs. net worth and trading in consumption. Episode 68: Why You Can't Measure Self Worth by Net Worth and Trading in Consumption by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less. After decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all and have it all, a scary MS diagnosis stopped Courtney Carver in her tracks. She had to slow down, pri...

Mr. Money Mustache walks through the basics of stock market investing. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 67: How to Make Money in the Stock Market - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Index Fund 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...

Mr. Money Mustache walks through the basics of stock market investing. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 66: How to Make Money in the Stock Market - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Index Fund 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...

Cait Flanders of BlondeOnABudget.ca walks us through her budgeting practices and how to apply it to your life. Episode 65: Why I Budget Monthly, Semi-Monthly and Weekly by Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget (Track Income & Expenses Free). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuf...

Can you still have fun if you were broke? Take a listen to Steve Pavlina's perspective! Episode 64: Be a Fun Broke Person 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...

Smart investment advice we should all hear: a guest post from IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com. Episode 63: How to Avoid Being a Dumb Investor: The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read from IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com. 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 act...

Part 2 of Joshua Fields Millburn's (of The Minimalists) tips on minimalist finances and budgeting. Episode 62: Minimalist Finances and Budgeting - Part 2 by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Financial Tips). Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The A...

Part 1 of Joshua Fields Millburn's (of The Minimalists) tips on minimalist finances and budgeting. Episode 61: Minimalist Finances and Budgeting - Part 1 by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Financial Advice). Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his 12 step program to get out of debt. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 60: The 12 Step Get Out of Debt Program - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Debt Free Living). 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...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his 12 step program to get out of debt. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 59: The 12 Step Get Out of Debt Program - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Saving 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 ama...

Joshua Becker has questions for you to ask before making a purchase--by category. Episode 58: 3 Questions to Ask Before Making Any Purchase by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Overspending & Debt). 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...

J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com talks about staying motivated and happy while reaching for financial goals. Episode 57: How Do I Keep Myself Satisfied Until I Reach My Goals 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 also has a po...

BeMoreWithLess.com's Courtney Carver has tips to get out of debt... free! Episode 56: The Get Out of Debt Free Post by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (How to Retire Early). 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...

Mr. Money Mustache shares his opinion on different types of insurance. Episode 55: Insurance: A Tax on People Who Are Bad at Math? by Mr. Money Mustache (Is Insurance Worth It & Types of Insurance). 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, the...

Cait looks back at her schooling and has thoughts about what was missing in terms of Personal Finance. Episode 54: Personal Finance Lessons I Wish I'd Been Taught in School by Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget (Learn About Money). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and...

Check out these tips from Steve Pavlina to raise your hourly rate for your business, but also apply them if you're an employee! Episode 53: How to Raise Your Hourly Rate by Steve Pavlina (Salary & Wage Negotiation). 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, St...

Hear how Ramit Sethi sets up his different financial accounts, plus his take on being cheap vs. being frugal. Episode 52: Here's How I Set Up My Financial Accounts And Cheap Versus Frugal 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...