You can afford anything, but not everything. We make daily decisions about how to spend money, time, energy, focus and attention – and ultimately, our life. How do we make smarter decisions? How do we think from first principles? On the surface, Afford Anything seems like a podcast about money and investing. But under the hood, this is a show about how to think critically, recognize our behavioral blind spots, and make smarter choices. We’re into the psychology of money, and we love metacogn ...
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money ...
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Do you struggle with taking your life and finances to the next level? Join Jaime Catmull, also known as “Your Money Champion,” as she interviews personalities from all walks of life to guide listeners toward “The Richer Way,” of life. Each episode contains powerful information to help you grow your personal experience with money and live a better life!
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Welcome to Start FM, hosted by active real estate investor and entrepreneur, Chad Duval. Struggling to buy your first rental property or start a business? He’s been there too. It took him years to conquer the fear, anxiety and confusion surrounding the first deal. In the show, Chad unpacks the stories of successful real estate investors, business owners and high performing athletes to discover their key's to starting any endeavor. Find out more about the show at www.chadduval.com and on Inst ...
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3617: Why a Fixed-Rate Mortgage is the Best Choice AND To Do More - Do Less by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
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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 3617: Paula Pant invites us to stop living on autopilot and start living with purpose by asking just two powerful questions. With gentle honesty and minimalist wisdom, she shows how aligning ou…
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3152: How Can You Afford to Travel the World? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Lessons
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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…
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3619: Why You Need to Take a Minimalist Vacation by Amy Slenker-Smith of SimplyEnough
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3164: How Discovering Your Debt Triggers Can Set You Free From Debt by Jackie Beck on Money Freedom
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3618: What Would You Do If You Had All The Money In The World by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important
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3163: You, Too, Can Be Conned by JL Collins on Financial and Money Advice
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3162: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money on Feeling Overwhelmed and Anxious
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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 3162: J. Money reminds readers that everyone, even those who seem to have it all together, struggles sometimes. Through raw honesty and uplifting encouragement, this piece offers a comforting r…
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3616: Want to Feel Balanced? Learn How to Start Each Day with a Sadhana by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe
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3161: How Should I Invest a Lump Sum? By Chris Reining on Investing Advice
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3615: Benefits of Mindfulness by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Emotional Health
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3160: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wanderer of Millenial Revolution on Investment Income
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How to Know If You're Cut Out for Entrepreneurship Before You Risk Everything, with Grant Sabatier
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Grant Sabatier never worked in retail, never worked in a bookstore, and had no idea what he was doing when he opened Clintonville Books in Columbus, Ohio. But that's exactly the point. The experiment required 1,200 hours of solo work — measuring spaces, moving 40,000 books, and navigating city regulations. But it taught him something crucial: even …
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3614: Glory Days by Chris Guillebeau on Mindfulness and Living in the Moment
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3159: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Financial Independence
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3613: 5 Inspirations for Being in the Moment by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Meditation and Mindfulness
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3158: How to Create "Tiny Advantages" and Crush Your Opponents by James Altucher on Investing Advice
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