Optimal Finance Daily

Jesse Cramer talks about having room for error Episode 2253: Room For Error by Jesse Cramer Jesse started The Best Interest in 2018. He was a mechanical engineer by day, working on satellite telescopes. But his passion was to help people improve their personal finances. He began writing to "learn in public," to help people, and to add genuine signal to an otherwise noisy Internet. Fast forward to now. So much has changed. -The Best Interest was nominated for 2022 "Personal Finance Blog of...

Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about the risks and rewards of international bonds Episode 2252: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bonds by Robert Farrington Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009...

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how growth happens at our limits. Episode 2251: Growth Happens At Our Limits: Embrace it. by Steve Kamb Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the...

Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares if home warranties are worth it. Episode 2250: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike Ballew Mike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement. The original post is located here:...

Jeff Rose talks about how long you should keep your financial statements Episode 2249: How Long Should You Keep Your Financial Statements? by Jeff Rose Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here:...

Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward tells you to stop measuring your purchases in dollars Episode 2248: Stop Measuring Your Purchases in Dollars by Charlie Brown Simple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time. It covers: Culture and society, especially...

Robyn of A Dime Saved shares 5 statistics that show the growth of alternative investing Episode 2247: 5 Statistics That Show The Growth Of Alternative Investing by Robyn of A Dime Saved A Dime Saved is the perfect blog for any family trying to figure out their finances. Robyn is a mom with a passion for personal finance who was inspired to start her blog after going through a rough patch and realizing that she needed to make a change. She decided to write the content that she wished she had...

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2246: [Part 2] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore...

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2245: [Part 1] How I Measure Progress Toward Financial Independence by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore...

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about surviving financial fear Episode 2244: Surviving Financial Fear by Andrea Joy 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 financial freedom. The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/surviving-financial-fear Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising...

Isaac Morehouse shares what he learned from writing every day. Episode 2243: What I Learned From Writing Every Day by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company,...

Dan Erickson with No Sidebar shares 5 things to consider before making a purchase. Episode 2242: 5 Things to Consider Before Making a Purchase by Dan Erickson No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original...

Dawn Dahlby helps you fast-track "wellth" Episode 2241: 4 Tips to Fast-Track "Wellth" by Dawn Dahlby Dawn is a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Wellness Expert who teaches people how to LIVE WELLthy. She’s also the author of “LIVE WELLthy: Own Your Worth, Grow Your Wealth.” As a fiduciary with over 20 years of experience providing financial advice, Dawn has not only led her clients from moderate incomes to affluence, but she has helped them become truly wealthy. Her approach helps...

Philip Taylor with PT Money talks about why you should build your nest egg Episode 2240: The Best Approach to Long-Term Savings: Building Your Nest Egg by Philip Taylor 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...

Leif of Physician on Fire talks about the honeymoon phase of early retirement Episode 2239: The Honeymoon Phase of Early Retirement by Leif of Physician on FIRE Leif is a former anesthesiologist, a family man, and a supposed outdoors enthusiast who spends way too much time indoors. Physician on FIRE is a personal finance website he created to inform and inspire both physicians and our patients with insightful writing from a physician who has attained financial independence and the ability to...

Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about how difficult it is to retire, even with $1 million Episode 2238: I Have $1 Million and I Still Can’t Afford to Retire! by Kathleen Coxwell NewRetirement is a company that offers a comprehensive financial planning engine delivered via white label or API. NewRetirement delivers a combination of automated financial planning technology and educational services focused on bringing financial wellness to the mass market in customizable ways. They want...

Nick Maggiulli talks about proof of work Episode 2237: Proof of Work by Nick Maggiulli The goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information available. Ultimately, Nick wants you to act smarter and live richer. As a result, this blog will cover ideas such as: -What to expect from financial markets -How to think about risk -How to time investment purchases -How to find good information and ignore bad information -How to organize and manage...

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares the worst money advice she's ever heard Episode 2236: The Worst Money Advice I’ve Ever Heard by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares 4 ways that couples can create kindness with one another. Episode 2235: Breaking The Habit of Being Critical: Four Ways To Show Kindness to Your Partner by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals...

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares why your house is a terrible investment. Episode 2234: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment by JL Collins Mr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced...