Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Ind...

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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3336: 6 Reusable Products That Save Me Money by...
Kumiko from The Budget Mom shares six simple, sustainable swaps that save money and reduce waste
8 min
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3335: A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as E...
Kathleen Coxwell uses the humble pumpkin pie as a brilliant metaphor to demystify financial planning
9 min
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3334: How to Speed Up Debt Repayment With One S...
Jackie Beck shares a powerful mindset shift that can accelerate your debt repayment: treat everything as negotiable
7 min
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3333: What Happens if I Die Without Creating a ...
Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down what really happens if you die without a will
7 min
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3332: Women, Insecurity and Money: Overcoming t...
Kristin Wong explores how insecurity and societal expectations can limit women's financial growth and confidence
8 min
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3331: Buy Your Freedom; Rent the Rest by FIRECr...
FIRECracker challenges the conventional wisdom that owning is always better than renting
8 min
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3330: The Joy of Open Space by Rose Lounsbury o...
Rose Lounsbury explores how the presence of open space, not exotic vacations or minimalist fantasies, brings real peace to our everyday lives
7 min
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3329: How Acne Made Me More Frugal by Jess Chua...
Jess Chua’s unexpected battle with adult acne became a surprising teacher in frugality and intentional living
7 min
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3328: A Simple Estate Planning Checklist For a ...
Scott Spann outlines a straightforward estate planning checklist that empowers you to make proactive decisions
9 min
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3327: [Part 2] Your Aging Car: Repair or Replac...
Philip Taylor outlines smart strategies to avoid the car loan debt trap
7 min
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3326: [Part 1] Your Aging Car: Repair or Replac...
Philip Taylor breaks down the financial and emotional dilemma of whether to repair or replace an aging car
7 min
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3325: Why Lifestyle Inflation is Harmful and Ho...
Mr. Finer breaks down the subtle yet powerful trap of lifestyle inflation
8 min
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3324: The Triumph of Logos by Nick Maggiulli of...
Nick Maggiulli explores how the personal finance world is shifting from emotional storytelling and appeals to authority toward logic-driven, evidence-based insights
10 min
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3323: Don't Eat the Doughnut by Craig Stephens ...
Craig Stephens uses the simple act of resisting a doughnut to illustrate how self-control and delayed gratification fuel long-term financial freedom
8 min
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3322: Conquering your "Feelings Phobia" by Rach...
Rachel Shanken invites readers to confront their “feelings phobia” by understanding that emotions are not threats
7 min
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3321: 5 Things That Happen When You Stop Buying...
Sarah Von Bargen reveals how cutting out unnecessary purchases transforms not just your finances but your confidence
9 min
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3320: My Worst Money Mistakes by ESI on Lessons...
ESI pulls back the curtain on his biggest financial missteps, from reckless early spending to investing in high-fee mutual funds
6 min
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3319: The Fallacy of Homeownership by Julien Sa...
Julien Saunders challenges the long-held belief that homeownership is the ultimate symbol of financial success
8 min
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3318: [Part 2] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two S...
Darrow Kirkpatrick unpacks the real distinction in retirement income strategies
9 min
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3317: [Part 1] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two S...
Darrow Kirkpatrick explores the two dominant schools of retirement income planning
9 min
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3316: The Downsides to Owning Out of State Rent...
Joel shares the real challenges of managing rental properties far from home
7 min
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3315: Control The Urge To Splurge: How To Save ...
Sam Dogen explores the psychology behind overspending and how to recognize the emotional triggers that lead to impulse purchases
10 min
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3314: Listen and Learn From Successful Athletes...
Ross Enamait highlights the importance of learning from the journeys of accomplished athletes, not just their victories
7 min
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3313: Why Student Loans are Not “Good” Debt by ...
Jen Hayes challenges the common belief that student loans are “good debt”
6 min
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3312: How One Pay Raise Can Lead to Debt Freedo...
Andy Hill shares how a single pay raise became the spark that transformed his financial future
9 min