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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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
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3311: Why Choose An Independent Life Insurance ...
Jeff Rose explains why working with an independent life insurance agent can simplify the often confusing process of finding coverage
7 min
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3310: [Part 2] Investing a Large Sum of Money: ...
Christina Browning highlights smart strategies for handling a financial windfall by focusing on financial literacy, setting long-term goals
7 min
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3309: [Part 1] Investing a Large Sum of Money: ...
Christina Browning highlights the key mistakes to avoid when investing a large sum of money, especially on the path to financial independence
7 min
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3308: Interesting Financial Rules to Follow by ...
J. Money unpacks a variety of common financial rules of thumb, covering housing, retirement, life insurance, budgeting percentages, and saving for college
8 min
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3307: 100 Countries or an S.U.V.? by Chris Guil...
He reminds readers that real wealth lies in experiences, freedom, and memories, not in depreciating possessions
8 min
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3306: How We Feel Secure with Owning Less by Am...
Amanda Brownlow shares how shifting from owning more to embracing minimalism brought her family peace of mind, improved finances
7 min
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3305: Tax Lien Investing: Can You Make Good Mon...
Tax lien investing offers the promise of diversification, steady returns, and even the chance to acquire property at a fraction of its value
8 min
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3304: 2 Things You Absolutely MUST Do If You Wa...
Jackie Beck emphasizes two foundational, yet often overlooked, steps to finally break free from debt: stop borrowing
8 min
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3303: Reasons to Stay Away From a Roth IRA by S...
Scott Spann explores situations where a Roth IRA may not be the best choice, highlighting factors like early withdrawal temptations, uncertain future tax rates
8 min
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3302: The Number One Impact on Your Investments...
Focusing on what we can control, like asset allocation, time in the market, and savings rate, while cultivating self-awareness
8 min
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3301: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four P...
Sean Mullaney explains how early retirees may have hidden safety nets that reduce the risk of running out of money under the 4% rule
9 min
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3300: [Part 1] The Four Backstops to the Four P...
Sean Mullaney highlights why the Four Percent Rule may not be as rigid as many fear
8 min
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3299: How to Handle Feeling Overworked and Over...
Paula Pant explores practical ways to manage the crushing weight of overwork and overwhelm, offering strategies to regain focus
7 min
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3298: The Most Important Decision in Life by Ni...
Nick Maggiulli highlights how the dating market, unlike traditional money-based exchanges, is one of the most influential forces shaping our long-term happiness
8 min
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3297: Credit Unions vs. Banks by Daniella of I ...
Daniella breaks down the key differences between banks and credit unions
8 min
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3296: The Four Best Financial Assets by Christi...
Christine Luken highlights four essential financial assets that anyone can build
7 min
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3295: 5 Lessons From Our Buy Nothing New Challe...
Jaime reflects on a year-long experiment of buying nothing new and the unexpected lessons it revealed about habits, discipline, and intentional spending
6 min
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3294: How to Avoid Career Opportunity Costs by ...
Reimagine work and productivity, suggesting that even a few years of strategic earning can unlock a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and personal growth
7 min
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3293: How Basic Knife Skills Can Save You Money...
Julien Saunders explains how mastering basic knife skills can significantly cut grocery costs
8 min
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3292: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in P...
Chelsea illustrates how even investing at the peak of the Great Recession would have yielded strong long-term gains, especially with dividends reinvested
7 min
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3291: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest, Even in P...
Chelsea explains why waiting for the “perfect time” to invest is a losing strategy
8 min
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3290: Creating a Home Gym by Ross Enamait on Wo...
Ross Enamait explains how to build an effective home gym without overspending
6 min
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3289: WELLthy Living AND Accountability is the ...
Dawn Dahlby reminds us that building a truly fulfilling life requires growing both our financial wealth and our sense of self-worth
10 min