Episodios

  • 3157: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial Planning by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse

    3157: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial Planning by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse
    May 27 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3157: Erik Carter underscores how embracing a margin of safety, a buffer against unpredictability, can transform your entire approach to financial planning, from investing and retirement to insurance and emergency savings. By preparing for less-than-ideal outcomes, you reduce financial stress and increase confidence in your long-term goals, all while building a more secure path to financial freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/09/05/the-3-most-important-words-in-retirement-planning/ Quotes to ponder: "A margin of safety gives you room for error to be wrong." "Entering numbers into a retirement calculator that are overly optimistic will produce a case of the old garbage in, garbage out." "You also don’t want to assume an average life expectancy. After all, there’s at least a 50% chance that you’ll live past average." Episode references: Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/plan-for-rising-health-care-costs Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel: https://www.amazon.com/Stocks-Long-Run-Definitive-Investment/dp/0071800514 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 3156: [Part 2] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

    3156: [Part 2] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster
    May 26 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3156: Lisa Harrison shares how she and her husband sidestepped lifestyle inflation to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, without sacrificing joy or connection. Through mindful home buying, curbing consumer habits, and consistently increasing their savings rate, they created a life of intentionality and long-term fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/ Quotes to ponder: "We didn’t buy more house than we needed, although I really wanted to, and we bought the crappiest house in a nice neighborhood." "We will go without a want before we pay for anything with a credit card that can’t be immediately paid off at the end of the month." "Investing extra money gives us a bigger rush than spending it." Episode references: 401(k) and 403(b) plan basics - Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/1/401kplan.asp The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 3155: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

    3155: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster
    May 25 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3155: Lisa Harrison shares her personal journey from a youthful splurge on a flashy car to a values-driven commitment to living within her means. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she highlights how avoiding lifestyle inflation, especially with car purchases, became a foundational strategy in her family's path to financial freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/ Quotes to ponder: "After payments, insurance, maintenance, and gas, I was left with less than half of my take-home pay for everything else." "What mattered most was how much money you saved." "Despite our 2012 luxury SUV, my husband and I have driven reasonable cars for the entirety of our marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 3154: Why I Won’t Give My Kids An Allowance by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money

    3154: Why I Won’t Give My Kids An Allowance by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money
    May 25 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3154: Andy Hill challenges the traditional notion of giving kids an allowance by linking money to effort through “Chore Money.” His approach teaches children real-world financial principles, like earning through value, saving early, and understanding limits, while also sparking entrepreneurial thinking from a young age. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-i-wont-give-my-kids-an-allowance Quotes to ponder: "You exist therefore you get money. That concept doesn’t work in the real world." "If she helps with the chores, she gets paid. If she doesn't help, she doesn't get paid." "When you’re a saver, you have options. You can more easily pursue your passions and live your life on your terms." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 3153: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad by Sam of Financial Samurai

    3153: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad by Sam of Financial Samurai
    May 24 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3153: Sam from Financial Samurai sheds light on a growing financial vulnerability in America: nearly 30% of households have no investments beyond their primary residence. He explores how financial trauma, wage stagnation, and lack of education have led to under-diversification, urging readers to adopt a more balanced wealth-building strategy for true financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/percentage-wealth-outside-primary-residence/ Quotes to ponder: "Roughly 30% of households have no 401k, no IRA, no after-tax investment account, no private equity investments, no venture debt investments, no nothing beyond the value of their primary residence!" "When you’re catching your breath, you’re not looking to aggressively invest in growth stocks and other assets." "Don’t be like most people with no wealth outside their home. Diversify your investments!" Episode references: Reverse Mortgage Information - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-reverse-mortgage-en-224/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • 3152: How Can You Afford to Travel the World? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Lessons

    3152: How Can You Afford to Travel the World? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Lessons
    May 23 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3152: Paula Pant shares how long-term, global travel can be surprisingly attainable, not just for the wealthy, but for anyone willing to rethink their financial priorities. By breaking down the cost of international living and comparing it to typical expenses back home, she reveals how travel can actually be more affordable than staying put. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/how-can-you-afford-to-travel-the-world/ Quotes to ponder: "You don’t need to be rich to travel the world. You just need to spend in alignment with your values." "The cost of travel is often less than the cost of staying in one place." "When you travel long-term, you avoid the biggest costs: round-trip airfare and short-term lodging." Episode references: Lonely Planet Travel Guides: https://www.lonelyplanet.com Numbeo Cost of Living Comparison: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • 3151: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRS

    3151: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRS
    May 22 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3151: Stephen Popick unpacks the often-misunderstood concept of the time value of money, showing why recurring expenses like cable TV aren’t as costly in today’s dollars as they appear over decades. By factoring in inflation, investment returns, and personal opportunity costs, he makes a compelling case for thoughtful financial planning that balances present needs with future goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-time-value-of-money-or-why-25-years-of-cable-tv-doesnt-cost-as-much-as-you-think/ Quotes to ponder: "The time value of money is a complex term for a simple concept: Any given amount of money is worth more today than the same amount in the future." "Your personal time value of money is very tough to measure on a personal level." "Would I rather have $30,000 today or cable television for the next 25 years? There’s no one right answer." Episode references: Good Debt, Bad Debt: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Debt-Bad-Invest-Smarter/dp/1591840260 The Automatic Millionaire: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Millionaire-Powerful-Immediately/dp/0767923820 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • 3150: 4 Lessons Learned From Our 2nd Rental Property by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular

    3150: 4 Lessons Learned From Our 2nd Rental Property by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular
    May 21 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3150: Julien Saunders shares four hard-earned insights from preparing his second rental property, revealing how time, cash, and strategy shape success in real estate investing. Whether you're considering buying rental properties or just want smarter ways to manage money and stress, his practical lessons offer value beyond property lines. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://richandregular.com/4-lessons-learned-from-our-2nd-rental-property/ Quotes to ponder: "Cash is their preferred form of payment. As a result, when the work really matters to us, we’re sure to lead with that so they are more motivated to do a good job on the project." "I am so grateful to have found the courage to quit my job a few months ago because otherwise, I wouldn’t have had the time to deal with some of the issues that popped up." "Just like your primary home, it’s never a matter of if, but WHEN something needs to be repaired or replaced." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
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