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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone.

Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of personal finance tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial independence and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise. By focusing on early retirement, financial independence, and saving money, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your financial goals.

This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal finance, early retirement, financial independence, and saving money. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your finances, saving money, and working towards early retirement. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster financial independence and secure your financial future.

Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

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3409: How We Began to Slash Our Budget by Amand...
Amanda Brownlow shares the practical and personal journey she and her husband took to slash nearly $1,000 from their monthly spending
8 min
2
3408: Trading Games by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dol...
Nick Maggiulli unpacks the rise and downfall of Atlas Trading, a group of financial influencers charged with running a $100 million pump-and-dump scheme
8 min
3
3407: 6 Ways to Fix Your Finances and Resuscita...
Mikey Rox lays out six practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you take back control of your finances
6 min
4
3406: How To Teach A Curious Friend About Finan...
A Purple Life shares her simple yet powerful approach to guiding friends through the path to financial independence
7 min
5
3405: [Part 2] The Greatest Risk To My Retireme...
Craig Stephens breaks down the future costs of college for his three children and how these projections impact his retirement timeline
9 min
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3404: [Part 1] The Greatest Risk To My Retireme...
Craig Stephens reflects on his ambitious plan to retire by age 55, beating his father by one year, and the financial realities that threaten that goal
8 min
7
3403: 5 Things to Consider Before Making a Purc...
Dan Erickson shares five thoughtful strategies to help curb impulsive spending by encouraging a shift from emotional wants to practical needs
7 min
8
3402: In Defense of the Worry Warts by Greg Aud...
Greg Audino offers a nuanced counterpoint to Wayne Dyer’s popular philosophy that worry is always unnecessary
8 min
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3401: If You Want to Make Good Money Decisions,...
Charlie Brown explores how questioning mainstream financial advice, rather than blindly following norms, is the key to making empowered, informed money decisions
9 min
10
3400: How Much of Personal Finance is Luck? By ...
Jen Hayes challenges the bootstraps-only narrative in personal finance by exploring the quiet power of luck in shaping financial outcomes
8 min
11
3399: Estate Planning 101 by Jesse Cramer of Be...
Jesse Cramer breaks down the essentials of estate planning with clarity and a touch of humor
7 min
12
3398: What is Financial Literacy? by Jake Wengr...
Jake Wengroff lays out a clear, actionable approach to mastering your money by shifting how you think about it
10 min
13
3397: 3 Tips for Paying Off Debt in Collections...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares practical and empowering advice for handling debt in collections
8 min
14
3396: [Part 2] How To Build A Compounding Machi...
Barney illustrates how building wealth can be simple, even lazy, if you master the power of compounding
9 min
15
3395: [Part 1] How To Build A Compounding Machi...
Barney breaks down the fundamentals of building wealth through a “compounding machine”
7 min
16
3394: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn Palmer on ...
Rosalyn Palmer shines a compassionate light on the hidden epidemic of modern loneliness
8 min
17
3393: How to Lower Your Heating Bills This Wint...
Sierra Black shares practical and proven strategies for slashing winter heating bills without sacrificing comfort
7 min
18
3392: Could You Be Making This Super-Common Cre...
Jackie Beck reveals how using a credit card for emergencies can easily spiral into long-term debt and financial stress
8 min
19
3391: The Value of Growing Your Career is Worth...
ESI highlights how even a modest boost in annual salary growth, just 1%, can translate into millions more over a career when invested wisely
8 min
20
3390: How to Withdraw Money From Your IRA Penal...
Jeff Rose breaks down practical ways to access IRA funds without paying the early withdrawal penalty
8 min
21
3389: Should You Save More For Retirement Or Pa...
Mark Dennis explores the classic personal finance dilemma of whether to save more for retirement or focus on paying off debt
9 min
22
3388: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bo...
Robert Farrington outlines how international bonds can offer valuable diversification to a portfolio, especially when U.S. markets falter
8 min
23
3387: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment b...
JL Collins dismantles the myth of homeownership as a wise investment by outlining its hidden costs, risks, and poor returns compared to other financial vehicles
8 min
24
3386: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen H...
Jen Hayes reveals how adopting a minimalist mindset helped her lose 50 pounds by stripping away fitness industry noise and focusing on what truly matters
7 min
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3385: [Part 2] How to Create Sustainable Money ...
Liz offers a practical and compassionate guide to building money habits that actually last
8 min