3630: What’s Probably Missing From Your Financial Plan by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Financial Planning

3630: What’s Probably Missing From Your Financial Plan by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Financial Planning

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3630: Erik Carter highlights the critical pieces that many solid financial plans still overlook, including life insurance, diversification, liability protection, long-term care coverage, and estate planning. These often-neglected safeguards can protect your family, assets, and future income from risks that can undo years of smart financial decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/02/21/whats-probably-missing-from-your-financial-plan/ [https://www.financialfinesse.com/2013/02/21/whats-probably-missing-from-your-financial-plan/] Quotes to ponder: "Too often, people just have whatever their employer provides to them, which is usually equal to their salary." "The problem isn’t that people don’t know the importance of life insurance or can’t afford it. The problem is that it’s too easy to procrastinate." "One of the biggest investment mistakes I see is having too much in company stock." Episode references: Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/ [https://www.medicare.gov/] Medicaid: https://www.medicaid.gov/ [https://www.medicaid.gov/] S&P 500 Index: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/ [https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3629: 6 Ways to Pay Off Debt When You Have No Money by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3629: Christina Browning shares six creative strategies to pay off debt even when money is tight, proving that financial independence is still possible on a limited income. From turning free items into profit to negotiating with debt collectors and cutting living expenses, these practical ideas can help you generate cash, reduce financial stress, and make meaningful progress toward becoming debt-free. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/6-ways-to-pay-of-debt-when-you-have-no-money [https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/6-ways-to-pay-of-debt-when-you-have-no-money] Quotes to ponder: "One way to generate income is to repurpose and reuse other people’s garbage." "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure." "Having a limited income doesn’t have to mean financial independence is unattainable." Episode references: Poshmark: https://poshmark.com [https://poshmark.com/] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com [https://www.amazon.com/] Freecycle: https://www.freecycle.org [https://www.freecycle.org/] Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org [https://www.craigslist.org/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3628: Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Money Management

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3628: Kumiko breaks down one of the most important foundations of budgeting: understanding your income and accurately tracking your expenses. Learn how to manage irregular paychecks, distinguish between fixed and variable expenses, and give every dollar a purpose so you can build a budget that works even when life is unpredictable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/income-yay-expenses-yuck/ [https://www.thebudgetmom.com/income-yay-expenses-yuck/] Quotes to ponder: "ALWAYS budget for the worst-case scenario!" "Each cent of your income should have a job." "It's ok for your budget not to work one month. Pick yourself up and start fresh next month." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3627: Alexa How Can I Get Rich by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Smart Money Habits

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3627: Fritz Gilbert uses an unexpected source of financial wisdom to reveal a remarkably simple blueprint for building wealth: earn more, spend less, avoid debt, and invest consistently. His breakdown of each principle shows that financial independence doesn't require secret strategies, just disciplined execution of timeless money habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/alexa-how-can-i-get-rich/ [https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/alexa-how-can-i-get-rich/] Quotes to ponder: "There is no one guaranteed way to become rich" "The best path to building wealth relies on a combination of expanding your earning potential, spending wisely, avoiding debt, saving money, and investing carefully." "Avoid debt whenever possible, especially credit card debt which carries a high-interest rate." Episode references: Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE): https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-independence-retire-early-fire.asp [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-independence-retire-early-fire.asp] S&P 500 Index Funds: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sp500.asp [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sp500.asp] Individual Retirement Account (IRA): https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/individual-retirement-arrangements-iras [https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/individual-retirement-arrangements-iras] 401(k) Plans: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/401k-plans [https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/401k-plans] Mike Rowe: https://mikerowe.com/ [https://mikerowe.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3626: 5 Health Tips for Entrepreneurs by Laure Carter on Healthy Habits

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠ [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3626: Laure Carter explains why so many entrepreneurs neglect their health in the pursuit of success and how a few simple habits can transform energy, sleep, and stress resilience. Her practical advice shows that prioritizing well-being isn't a distraction from building wealth, it's an investment that can improve your performance today and create a healthier legacy for future generations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.laurecarter.com/5-health-tips-for-entrepreneurs/ [https://www.laurecarter.com/5-health-tips-for-entrepreneurs/] Quotes to ponder: "Health is priceless wealth." "The game is money, but what about inner wealth, the mental, the spiritual and physical health." "We are not our business, no matter how much we love it! We are a human being, not just a human doing and we need time to just be!" Episode references: Epigenetics: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Epigenetics [https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Epigenetics] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]