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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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2372: Honey, I Forgot to Deduct the Mortgage In...
Laura Adams with Jeff Rose talks about deducting your mortgage interest
9 min
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2371: Don't Escape. Get Inspired by Steve Kamb ...
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness encourages you to get inspired
6 min
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2370: Life Without Cable - Start Saving More Mo...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about how to save more money by living a life without cable.
6 min
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2369: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt Payments by Ja...
James Lambridis of DebtMD shares 5 ways to reduce your debt payments
7 min
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2368: We Should Have Rented Instead of Buying b...
Amanda Kruse of Women Who Money regrets buying instead of renting
9 min
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2367: [Part 2] Multi-Generational Tax Minimizat...
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about multi-generational tax minimization. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
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2366: [Part 1] Multi-Generational Tax Minimizat...
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about multi-generational tax minimization. This is part 1 of 2.
10 min
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2365: How To Save Money On Your Home Insurance ...
Courtney Luke teaches you how to save money on your home insurance
10 min
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2364: MONDAY MASTERY - QCDs and the FI Communit...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy discusses QCDs and the FI community
11 min
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2363: In Defense of the Worry Warts by Greg Aud...
Greg Audino talks about the three different layers of worry and if it's justifiable.
9 min
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2362: Do I Know Who I Am - Can Anyone Really An...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue wonders if anyone can really answer the question of who they truly are.
8 min
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2361: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Money by Jessi...
Jessica Jokisch with Christine Luken shares the lazy person's guide to money
7 min
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2360: Two Roads To Financial Independence by Je...
Jesse Cramer shares the two roads to financial independence
7 min
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2359: As A W-2 Employee, You Pay The Highest Ta...
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor reminds W-2 employees that they pay the highest taxes
7 min
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2358: The Simple (Unconventional) Way to Form S...
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward helps you form good spending habits
8 min
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2357: 10 Lessons About Life and Money After Att...
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about what he learned after attending FinCon
8 min
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2356: MONDAY MASTERY - What Really Happens When...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about what really happens when you move up a tax bracket
9 min
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2355: Getting to the Root of Your Anger by Rosa...
Rosalyn Palmer helps you get to the root of your anger
7 min
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2354: Taking Advantage of Mr. Bear by JL Collin...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com talks about taking advantage of Mr. Bear.
7 min
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2353: 5 Things That Happen When You Stop Buying...
Sarah Von Bargen shares 5 things that happen when you stop buying more than you need
9 min
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2352: [Part 2] Individual Stocks vs. Index Fund...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad compares stocks and index funds. This is part 2 of 2.
10 min
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2351: [Part 1] Individual Stocks vs. Index Fund...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad compares stocks and index funds. This is part 1 of 2.
9 min
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2350: Mortgage Prepayment Made Easy: Own Your H...
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly helps you pay your mortgage off in half the time
8 min
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2349: Dealing With Credit Card Debt When You’re...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom helps you deal with credit card debt
9 min
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2348: MONDAY MASTERY - Investment Options For t...
Greg Ward with Financial Finesse discusses investment options for those on the brink of retirement
10 min