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3613: [Part 1] 5 Ways to Organize Your Life and Save Money by Emily Guy Birken of PT Money on Better Money Habits

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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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Jun 30, 2026
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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 3613: Emily Guy Birken explains how building simple organizational habits can reduce waste, prevent unnecessary spending, and make everyday life run more smoothly. From meal planning to maintaining a shared family calendar, she shows how a little preparation can help you save money on groceries, gifts, home maintenance, and more. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/organize-your-life-save/ Quotes to ponder: "The solution to the food wasting problem is meal-planning." "All that matters is that all events are posted in the same place and that everyone in the family has access to it." "Planning out your meals in advance (or even just your dinners) forces you to think about what ingredients you have at home, allows you to only shop for the ingredients you need, rather than going on a grocery binge, and makes you plan out your week with the difficult days in mind." Episode references: Toys“R”Us: https://www.toysrus.com/ Container Store: https://www.containerstore.com/ Saving Dinner: https://savingdinner.com/ Wealthfront’s high-yield Cash Account: ⁠⁠https://wealthfront.com/OFD⁠⁠ This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfr…