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Optimal Finance Daily is the #1 narrated podcast for the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). We curate and read the internet's most influential blogs on stock market investing, passive income, debt repayment, and 401k strategies, transforming complex wisdom into actionable daily episodes.

Hosted by Diania Merriam (founder of the EconoMe conference), this show is designed for growth-minded professionals seeking wealth management tips and money mindfulness. From budgeting and frugal living to index fund investing and tax strategies, Diania provides the tools to secure your financial freedom.

Join thousands of listeners becoming "OLD friends" as we navigate retirement planning, savvy money management, and the path to a debt-free life. Your journey to an optimal life begins here.

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047: What if You Could Live Off 50% of Your Pay...
Living on Less
8 min
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046: 9 Intentional Ways to Challenge Consumeris...
Narrating BecomingMinimalist.com
9 min
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045: The Lovely Low Taxes of Early Retirement b...
Narrating MrMoneyMustache.com
10 min
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044: How to Create a Positive Relationship With...
Narrating Finance Blogs
8 min
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043: The Dark Side of Financial Abundance by St...
Narrating Steve Pavlina's Blog
10 min
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042: Don't Panic! Recovering from Financial Mis...
Reading Personal Finance Blogs to You
8 min
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041: 10 Ways You Can Have Enough Money and Stuf...
Narrating Blogs for You
9 min
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040: How to Get Your Credit Score Up and How No...
Narrating ZenHabits.net for You
8 min
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039: Debt Free - Part 2 by Joshua Fields Millbu...
Audioblogging for You
7 min
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038: Debt Free - Part 1 by Joshua Fields Millbu...
Audioblogging for You
8 min
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037: Minimalism and Frugality - A Perfect Combi...
Hear how minimalism and frugality make the perfect combination from "The Frugal Babe," who guest posted on BecomingMinimalist.com. Episode 37: Minimalism and Frugality - A Perfect Combination by The Frugal Babe with Becoming Minimalist (Hear HerMoney...
9 min
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036: Living the Minimalist Lifestyle - Is it Po...
Narrating Blogs for You
8 min
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035: How I Save Money by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Tips for Saving Thousands a Year
10 min
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034: A Millionaire is Made Ten Bucks at a Time ...
Narration of MrMoneyMustache.com
9 min
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033: What Is Passive Income by Steve Pavlina of...
What is all this talk about passive income? Steve Pavlina tells us all about it. Episode 033: What Is Passive Income by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com (Side Hustles & Business Investing). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most...
9 min
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032: How I Write My Monthly Budgets by Cait Fla...
How to do a Monthly Budget
8 min
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031: A Practical Solution to (Almost) All Your ...
Narrating Blog Posts For You
10 min
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030: How I Became Financially Independent in 5 ...
How He Retired at Age 33 - Part 3
9 min
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029: How I Became Financially Independent in 5 ...
How He Retired at Age 33 - Part 2
11 min
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028: How I Became Financially Independent in 5 ...
How He Retired at Age 33 - Part 1
9 min
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027: This Hamburger Costs $250. WTF? by Ramit S...
Reading You the Best Financial Blogs
7 min
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026: Stimulate the Economy Like a Minimalist & ...
TheMinimalists.com: 2 Blog Posts Read to You
11 min
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025: Would You Rather... Cash vs. Debt Edition ...
J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com poses an interesting question that will make you rethink your finances. Episode 25: Would You Rather... Cash vs. Debt Edition by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy. J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves...
8 min
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024: Simple Budgeting for Lazy People by Leo Ba...
Great ideas by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on how to create a budget very easily. Episode 24: Simple Budgeting for Lazy People by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the...
8 min
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023: It's Never Too Late to Ditch Your Gas Guzz...
Is it worth it to sell your car for one with better gas mileage? Mr. Money Mustache has a strong opinion! Episode 23: It's Never Too Late to Ditch Your Gas Guzzler by Mr. Money Mustache. Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes...
9 min