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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 2852: Chris Reining highlights the path to financial freedom by investing in assets that produce income. By focusing on real estate and stocks, he demonstrates how these investments can generate steady, long-term returns, emphasizing the importance of having your money work for you rather than merely speculating on price increases. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/things-producing-things/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead of endlessly working for money you can have your money work for you." "What matters is investing in things producing things." "A dollar from a rent check is the same as a dollar from a stock." Episode references: The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2851: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com explains the unpredictable nature of asset pricing through the lens of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment. He emphasizes the importance of liquidity and emergency savings to avoid selling assets at a loss during economic downturns. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/why-you-dont-know-the-price-until-you-sell/ Quotes to ponder: "Only once you have opened the steel chamber could you determine whether the cat was living or deceased." "The cruel world of price discovery can befall anyone." "Cash during a panic is like having water in the desert." Episode references: Wealth, War, and Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-War-Wisdom-Barton-Biggs/dp/0470223073 When Genius Failed: https://www.amazon.com/When-Genius-Failed-Long-Term-Capital/dp/0375758259 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2842: Your energy is a valuable resource. And you’re giving it away much too freely. Melani Schweder of No Sidebar.com explores how mindful relationships can lead to a more intentional and peaceful life. Discover how to prioritize connections that uplift and support your well-being while letting go of those that drain your energy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/mindful-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "Learning to let go and let people be exactly who they are is one of the keys to living a more free, happy, and mindful life." "Despite the message that bigger social networks are better, research has shown that we can’t actually maintain deep, lasting, and fulfilling relationships with more than about 12 people at any given time." "Setting healthy boundaries is a critical aspect of self-care, and one that far too many of us ignore." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2752: Explore the essential steps for opening a 529 college savings plan, guided by Caitlin See from StudentLoanPlanner.com. Discover the advantages of different state plans, tax benefits, and investment options to tailor a plan that best suits your family's educational and financial goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/how-to-open-529-plan/ Quotes to ponder: "Each state offers its own 529 plan, with the exception of Wyoming. But that doesn’t mean you’re limited to choosing your own state’s plan." "Age-based portfolios are the most common 529 plan investment option because they take the guesswork out of investing." "Depending on where you live, you’ll need to determine if you’re required to use a 529 plan specific to your state in order to claim its tax benefit." Episode references: College Savings Plans Network: https://www.collegesavings.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about crafting a better life than your parents Episode 1852: Craft a Better Life Than Your Parents by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Good Financial Decisions 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 the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/craft-better-life-than-your-parents/  Head over to verygoodbutchers.com, and use the code “Optimal” at checkout for 20% off on their butcher shop quality plant-based meats.  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/adchoices

Philip Taylor of PT Money talks about creating and signing a residential lease agreement Episode 1851: Finally Rented: Creating and Signing a Residential Lease Agreement 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 was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/signing-residential-lease-agreement/   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/adchoices

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1850: [Part 2] How to Model the Retirement Income Gap by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/how-to-model-the-retirement-income-gap/   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/adchoices

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1849: [Part 1] How to Model the Retirement Income Gap by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/how-to-model-the-retirement-income-gap/   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/adchoices

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares the values of value investing. Episode 1848: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Smart Investments 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 Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages. The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/values-value-investing/  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/adchoices

Wanderer of Millennial Revolution tells you how to get money out of your 401K before age 59 1/2 Episode 1847: How To Get Your Money Out Of Your 401K Before 59 1/2 by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves. The original post can be seen here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/get-money-401k-59-1-2/  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/adchoices