Diania Merriam Optimal Living Daily Podcasts

FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution talks about how a diversified portfolio can help you overcome the fear of early retirement Episode 1896: Fear Will Hold You Prisoner; a Diversified Portfolio Will Set You Free by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive ci…

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares 6 ways to save $1,000 quickly Episode 1895: 6 Ways to Save Your First $1,000 Quickly by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Everyday Saving Tips Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaini…

Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins tells you why you shouldn't be picking individual stocks Episode 1894: Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Picking Individual Stocks by Camilo 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…

An excerpt from the book Transparent Investing: How to Play the Stock Market Without Getting Played by Patrick Geddes Episode 1893: An Excerpt From Transparent Investing: How to Play the Stock Market Without Getting Played by Patrick Geddes The investment industry wants you to believe in stock market wizards who can predict the future and make a ki…

Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about the value of making simple financial changes Episode 1892: Surfing to Financial Wellness by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook on Making Simple Financial Changes Gordon is an international personal finance speaker, author and blogger on a mission to help everyone attain financial wellness. North Americ…

Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money talk about the difference between preferred and common stocks The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They…

Brian Tracy shares 5 reasons why most don't become wealthy Episode 1890: 5 Reasons Why Most Don't Become Wealthy by Brian Tracy on Taking The Long View On Your Finances 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 addre…

Melanie Lockert of Student Loan Planner talks about what to do with unused student loan money Episode 1889: What to Do With Unused Student Loan Money by Melanie Lockert of Student Loan Planner on Reducing Debt Loans Student Loan Planner has the country's top experts in figuring out exactly what to do with monster student loan debt. If you owe $20,0…

Barney of The Escape Artist talks about taking control of your own investments and the value of wealth managers Episode 1888: Honey, I Fired the Wealth Manager by Barney of The Escape Artist on Taking Control of Your Own Investments Barney Whiter writes about money and financial freedom at The Escape Artist. He has a degree in economics, is a quali…

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how financial independence affects traveling Episode 1887: The Holy Grail of Travel by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Finding Your Financial Independence Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His prim…

Philip Taylor of PT Money shares 10 reasons to start a Roth IRA Episode 1886: 10 Reasons to Get Off Your Butt and Start a Roth IRA by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Retirement Savings 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 lif…

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about tax planning for inherited IRAs. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1885: [Part 2] Tax Planning For Inherited IRAs by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-onl…

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about tax planning for inherited IRAs. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1884: [Part 1] Tax Planning For Inherited IRAs by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-onl…