Ep. 11: How To Become Debt Free & Retire Early On Your Terms with Diania Merriam

Diania Merriam, the founder of The EconoMe Conference, joins the podcast to discuss what is Financial Independence and Retiring Early (FIRE) and the upcoming 2021 EconoMe Conference in November.  EconoMeCon is an event centered around financial independence and is known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. Diania also hosts the popular podcast, Optimal Finance Daily, where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, buy a house, and launch her own business.  Diania saves 60% of her income and is on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old. In this episode you’ll learn: - What is Financial Independence and Retiring Early (FIRE) - How anyone can pursue FIRE, regardless of income - Why you should attend the EconoMe Conference in November More information about the EconoMe Conference in November on November 13th & 14th, economeconference.com Receive 10% off your ticket to the EconoMe Conference by using code, RICHBYINTENTIONConnect with Diania Merriam: Instagram - @economecon Connect with us: Instagram - @richbyintention  Twitter - @richbyintention  Get our free e-guide, Managing Money with Intention, visit richbyintention.comCheck out our website: Richbyintention.com

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Anjie and RJ paid off 6-figures of student loan debt in less than a year through teamwork, discipline, and intention. As a married couple navigating their life post-parenthood, they know that balancing life can get challenging. Through the stories of successful, ambitious people and couples, it is their hope you will be encouraged to pay off debt, save money, invest, and ultimately become Rich by Intention. Tune in every Tuesday with Anjie and RJ as they inspire you to manage money, marriage, and career with intention. Follow them on Instagram @richbyintention