Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Ind...

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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2497: If You Want to Make Good Money Decisions,...
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward helps you make good money decisions
10 min
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2496: Can You Remove PMI From Your Mortgage? by...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares how to remove PMI from home buying.
7 min
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2495: It’s The Small Changes That Make You Rich...
Chris Reining reminds you that it's the small changes that make you rich
6 min
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2494: [Part 2] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For...
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells you to ditch the financial gimmicks for a better life. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
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2493: [Part 1] Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For...
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster tells you to ditch the financial gimmicks for a better life. This is part 1 of 2.
7 min
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2492: Retirement is a Verb by Kathy Robinson of...
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness reminds us that retirement is a verb
8 min
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2491: Silly and Misleading Retirement Calculato...
Mr. Money Mustache talks about silly and misleading retirement calculators.
8 min
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2490: It Never Gets Easier by Ross Enamait of R...
Ross Enamait of Ross Training shares his thoughts on hard work and achieving success
6 min
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2489: How Much Should You Leave to Your Kids? b...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how much you should leave to your kids
11 min
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2488: 5 Best Ways To Save Money On Your Automot...
Courtney Luke tells you the 5 best ways to save money on your automotive expenses
8 min
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2487: Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? by...
Jesse Cramer talks about if you should invest in your emergency fund
9 min
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2486: How Much Should I Have In Savings? A Guid...
Anika Jindal with A Dime Saved talks about how much one should have in savings
11 min
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2485: Nobody Cares More About Your Money Than Y...
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly reminds you that nobody cares more about your money than you do
8 min
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2484: A Funny Thing Happens When You Become Deb...
Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life talks about the funny thing that happens when you become debt-free
7 min
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2483: What Are Your Money Milestones by ESI on ...
ESI of ESI Money encourages you to reflect on your money milestones and what it will take to hit them.
7 min
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2482: What is Intention Setting & How to Live w...
Shirley of Daring Living tells us about intention setting and how to live with intention.
7 min
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2481: How to Celebrate Halloween on a Budget by...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about how to celebrate Halloween on a budget
7 min
1143
2480: 3 Different Lanes To Financial Independen...
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse discusses 3 different lanes to financial independence for early career workers
9 min
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2479: [Part 2] Build a Budget That Actually Wor...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to build a budget that actually works. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
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2478: [Part 1] Build a Budget That Actually Wor...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to build a budget that actually works. This is part 1 of 2.
7 min
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2477: Warren Buffett’s Best Investing Tips by R...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about Warren Buffett's best investing tips
7 min
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2476: Simple Ways to Improve Your Debt Manageme...
Jeff Rose talks about simple ways to improve your debt management skills
7 min
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2475: From Country Song to Rock Anthem by Helen...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about going from country song to rock anthem.
8 min
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2474: Pressing Restart by Danae Smith of This W...
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about pressing the restart button.
7 min
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2473: Money Stress: Why We Use Money to Feel Ba...
Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about money stress
10 min