Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Erik Carter with Financial Finesse insists that your retirement planning does not have to be a gamble. Episode 1525: Your Retirement Planning Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble by Erik Carter with Financial Finesse After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She dec...

Brian Tracy tells us how to negotiate price to get the lowest prices possible. Episode 1524: How to Negotiate Price - Get the Lowest Prices Possible by Brian Tracy on Saving Money Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,00...

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge answers the question of whether or not you should invest in marijuana stocks. Episode 1523: Should You Invest in Marijuana Stocks by Vitaliy Katsenelson with Contrarian Edge on New Era Investing Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John W...

Diania Merriam answers a listener's question about whether or not they're putting away too much money. Episode 1522: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Am I Putting Away Too Much Money for Retirement & Help with Student Debt  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Paula Pant of Afford Anything breaks investing down to its foundation. Episode 1521: Investing, Reduced to Its Core by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Creating Extra Income Streams Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental...

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad reminds us that the definition of financial success is not so obvious. Episode 1520: The Definition of Financial Success is Not So Obvious by Craig Stephens of RetireBeforeDad Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one y...

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully shares the six best ways to start getting your finances on track. Episode 1519: Six Best Ways to Start Getting Your Finances on Track by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully Andrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to...

J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares the seven deadly sins of investing.  Episode 1518: The Seven Deadly Sins of Investing by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Investment Strategies 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 bo...

Jeff Rose talks about family trusts and whether or not you should set one up. Episode 1517: What is a Family Trust and Should You Set One Up by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard....

ESI of ESI Money encourages you to focus on making small progress each day towards financial independence. Episode 1516: Make Small Progress Every Day by ESI Money on Goal Setting and Financial Independence ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your lif...

Chris Reining talks about the value of risky investments. Episode 1515: Risk Gets the Reward by Chris Reining on Investing Money For Your Risk Profile Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/risk-reward/   Visit Me Online at...

Jess Chua of Money Mini Blog shares the top relationship money mistake that twenty somethings must avoid. Episode 1514: The Top Relationship Money Mistake to Avoid in Your 20s by Jess 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...

Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas tells us five ways to involve kids in the family budget. Episode 1513: 5 Ways to Involve Kids in the Family Budget by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Children and Money Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original...

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 4 reasons why you can't stop shopping, and what to do about it. Episode 1512: 4 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Shopping and What to Do About It by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is...

Harry Stout of Financial Verse talks about savings tax breaks for middle America 529 plans.  Episode 1511: Savings Tax Breaks for Middle America 529 Plans by Harry Stout of Financial Verse Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, produ...

Andy Hill opens up about financial mistakes he's made, and what you can do to avoid them. Episode 1510: 5 Major Money Mistakes I've Made And How You Can Avoid Them by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money Andy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family...

Philip Taylor of PT Money tells you whether or not you're required to make estimated tax payments on extra income Episode 1509: Am I Required to Make Estimated Tax Payments on Extra Income by Philip Taylor of PT Money 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...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells us how to win at money. Episode 1508: How to Win at Money by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Personal Financial Satisfaction 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...

Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch talks about the financial benefits of buying a home at 22. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1507: [Part 2] I Bought A Home at 22: It Was One of the Most Rewarding Financial Decisions I’ve Ever Made by Jamila Souffrant Journey to Launch emerged in 2016 by founder Jamila Souffrant initially as one person’s expedition to reach financial independence. After one year o...

Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch talks about the financial benefits of buying a home at 22. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1506: [Part 1] I Bought A Home at 22: It Was One of the Most Rewarding Financial Decisions I’ve Ever Made by Jamila Souffrant Journey to Launch emerged in 2016 by founder Jamila Souffrant initially as one person’s expedition to reach financial independence. After one year o...

Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins shares Jocko Willink's top money lessons. Episode 1505: Top Money Lessons from Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink's Acclaimed Jocko Podcast by Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and c...

Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about how to manage your summer vacation expenses. Episode 1504: 5 Ways to Manage Your Summer Vacation Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford....

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares seven reasons that women need financial planning. Episode 1503: 7 Reasons Why Women Need Financial Planning by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro Dawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleM...

FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution tells you what to replace your budget with. Episode 1502: Budgets Suck. Do This Instead by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Money and Values FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, she rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio,...

Rose Lounsbury compares cash and credit. Episode 1501: Cash Money, Baby by Rose Lounsbury on Credit Versus Cash Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff th...