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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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3223: 4 Types of Insurance You Should Consider ...
Kalen Bruce outlines four essential types of insurance that can shield you from life’s financial surprises: health, personal liability, auto, and life
8 min
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3222: Four Ways to Fight Inflation by Sean Mull...
Four strategic approaches to reduce your exposure to inflation, including savvy tax planning, leveraging low-interest debt
9 min
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3221: Remembering the Emotional Impact of Your ...
Her heartfelt insights offer encouragement to anyone navigating financial hardship, emphasizing that change is possible
7 min
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3220: [Part 2] 9 Tips For Financial Success And...
Make informed decisions, align your household around shared goals, and build long-term financial freedom
7 min
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3219: [Part 1] 9 Tips For Financial Success And...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner shares empowering strategies to help you redefine and pursue your version of financial success
7 min
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3218: Tea Rituals for Focus, Health and Slownes...
We can create sacred space amid chaos and deepen our connection to the present moment
8 min
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3217: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris o...
By shifting your mindset from scarcity to self-awareness, you can stop letting money control your choices
7 min
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3216: How to Start Investing: Simple Four-Step ...
Mr. Finer shares a refreshingly simple, mistake-proof roadmap to investing
7 min
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3215: What are the Habits of Wealthy People by ...
Wealth isn't about money, but about habits that support your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health
10 min
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3214: Investing With Debt by Wanderer on Smart ...
Wanderer challenges the conventional wisdom of using debt to invest, especially when buying a home
6 min
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3213: What to Look for When Reading a Mutual Fu...
From understanding investment strategy alignment to spotting hidden costs
10 min
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3212: You Won’t Lose All Your Money Investing (...
Robert Farrington tackles the widespread fear of losing everything in the stock market
8 min
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3211: Stranger In A Strange Land by Jacob Lund ...
Jacob Lund Fisker dismantles the traditional life script of debt-fueled consumption and lifelong employment
8 min
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3210: Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect ...
Vironika Tugaleva offers a transformative perspective on the relationship between self-discovery and self-respect
8 min
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3209: 4 Red Flags To Watch Out For Before Buyin...
Tania Brown breaks down four major warning signs that can signal an annuity might not be in your best interest
9 min
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3208: What If I Don’t Go Back To Work by Craig ...
Craig Stephens reflects on the tension between staying self-employed and returning to full-time work
11 min
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3207: Moderate and Selective Frugality by ESI o...
He emphasizes seeking value over the lowest price, spending intentionally on what brings joy, and balancing frugality with a focus on growing income
7 min
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3206: 6 Types of Credit Cards You Need to Avoid...
Many credit cards promise rewards and flexibility, but as Kumiko warns, certain types can trap you in debt and threaten your financial security
8 min
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3205: Will Credit Inquiries Hurt Your Credit Sc...
Your credit score plays a crucial role in securing loans, housing, and favorable interest rates, but not all credit inquiries affect it the same way
8 min
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3204: Are Condos a Bad Real Estate Investment f...
Gain clarity on whether a condo truly aligns with your long-term wealth-building goals
10 min
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3203: How I Rebalanced Through Perilous Times b...
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares how a low-effort, disciplined rebalancing approach can help investors stay steady during market volatility
8 min
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3202: 7 Ways to Save on Wedding Food and Alcoho...
Planning a memorable wedding on a modest budget is possible
6 min
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3201: The Minimum Payment Trap: Escape it to Ch...
Jackie Beck reveals how making only minimum debt payments can silently trap you in a cycle of stress, limited freedom, and financial dependency
7 min
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3200: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy ...
Vitaliy Katsenelson challenges the simplistic notion that value investing is about buying only the cheapest stocks
9 min
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3199: 7 Steps To Your Financial Independence Da...
Tania Brown lays out a practical, empowering path to financial freedom through seven foundational steps
7 min