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 2656: In this podcast episode, host Diania Merriam narrates a blog post by Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement.com. The post discusses the often confusing language of personal finance, breaking down essential financial concepts and terms to empower listeners in their financial journey. The episode aims to demystify topics like inflation, assets, diversification, cash flow, rate of return, risk tolerance, assumptions, home equity, present value/future value, and lifetime income. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/money-talks-but-do-you-speak-the-language/ Quotes to ponder: "Lifetime income refers to income that you will receive for as long as you live, no matter how long that turns out to be." Episode references: "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices