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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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3173: The Holy Grail of Travel by Craig Stephen...
Working toward financial independence to achieve long-term, comfortable global travel without time or financial constraints
8 min
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3172: [Part 2] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiri...
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares practical strategies to cut expenses without sacrificing quality of life
7 min
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3171: [Part 1] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiri...
Accelerate financial independence by mastering mindful spending and cutting costs in everyday life
8 min
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3170: Change CAN happen in an instant. Has it h...
How small, consistent steps turn fleeting moments of motivation into lasting habits
8 min
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3169: What is Longevity Insurance? by Jeff Rose...
Jeff Rose explains how longevity insurance can safeguard retirees against outliving their savings by providing guaranteed lifetime income
8 min
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3168: Downhill Racing Meets Value Investing by ...
Prepare for inevitable market downturns by adopting a disciplined, skill-based approach to investing
7 min
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3167: Can Dividend Stocks Fight Inflation While...
Careful stock selection can offer rising income and market resilience, even in volatile times
10 min
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3166: Cash Flow Investments: REITs and Agency M...
JT McGee explores the world of mortgage REITs, explaining how they generate impressive dividend yields
9 min
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3165: 5 Tips For Buying a Home in a Competitive...
Mike Ballew shares practical, strategic guidance for navigating a hyper-competitive housing market
8 min
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3164: How Discovering Your Debt Triggers Can Se...
Break the cycle of credit dependency and take control of your money with clarity and purpose
9 min
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3163: You, Too, Can Be Conned by JL Collins on ...
J.L. Collins lays out a sharp and eye-opening warning about the seductive nature of financial scams and the psychological tricks
10 min
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3162: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money on Feel...
Through raw honesty and uplifting encouragement, this piece offers a comforting reminder that you’re not alone
9 min
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3161: How Should I Invest a Lump Sum? By Chris ...
Chris Reining unpacks the psychological and strategic considerations behind investing a large lump sum
6 min
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3160: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wan...
Early retirees can increase cash flow while strategically managing volatility and cost
11 min
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3159: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Se...
Sean Mullaney offers a compelling defense of the FIRE movement
11 min
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3158: How to Create "Tiny Advantages" and Crush...
James Altucher draws a powerful parallel between winning at chess and successful investing
6 min
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3157: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial P...
Reduce financial stress and increase confidence in your long-term goals
7 min
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3156: [Part 2] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Infl...
Mindful home buying, curbing consumer habits, and consistently increasing their savings rate
7 min
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3155: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Infl...
Avoiding lifestyle inflation, especially with car purchases, became a foundational strategy in her family's path to financial freedom
6 min
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3154: Why I Won’t Give My Kids An Allowance by ...
His approach teaches children real-world financial principles, like earning through value, saving early
7 min
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3153: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth O...
Sam from Financial Samurai sheds light on a growing financial vulnerability in America
9 min
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3152: How Can You Afford to Travel the World? b...
Paula Pant shares how long-term, global travel can be surprisingly attainable
10 min
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3151: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years ...
A compelling case for thoughtful financial planning that balances present needs with future goals
8 min
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3150: 4 Lessons Learned From Our 2nd Rental Pro...
Smarter ways to manage money and stress
9 min
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3149: 5 Reasons Why Most Don't Become Wealthy b...
Brian Tracy breaks down the five core reasons most people fail to achieve financial independence
7 min