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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2322: When Being Frugal Isn't Enough by Kali wi...
Kali of Making Sense of Cents talks about what to do when being frugal isn't enough.
7 min
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2321: You Don’t Need to Be Famous - Really! by ...
Suzanne Falter reminds you that you don't need to be famous
8 min
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2320: Are Self-Directed IRAs a Good Idea? by Cy...
Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse talks about whether or not self-directed IRAs are a good idea
10 min
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2319: The Golden Rule of Personal Finance by Je...
Jesse Cramer shares the golden rule of personal finance
7 min
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2318: Financial Independence Is A Hall Pass For...
Dave of Accidental FIRE reminds you that FI is a hall pass for safe reinvention
9 min
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2317: How to Transfer Your Brokerage Account by...
Jeff Rose tells you how to transfer your brokerage account
7 min
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2316: MONDAY MASTERY - Why Income Investors Sho...
Josh Arnold with The Prolific Investor talks about why income investors should consider dividend aristocrats
9 min
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2315: You Don't Have to Give Up Important Thing...
Michael Mehlberg shares why you don't have to give up important things to get important things done.
6 min
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2314: A Winning Real Estate Investing Strategy ...
Joseph Hogue with Retire Before Dad gives landlords a winning real estate investing strategy.
7 min
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2313: [Part 2] The 7 Streams of Income to Get R...
Nick Maggiulli shares the 7 streams of income to get rich. This is part 2 of 2.
11 min
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2312: [Part 1] The 7 Streams of Income to Get R...
Nick Maggiulli shares the 7 streams of income to get rich. This is part 1 of 2.
9 min
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2311: 5 Google Calendar Tricks That Will Help Y...
Sarah Von Bargen shares 5 Google Calendar tricks that will help you save money
7 min
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2310: What is Your Retirement Manifesto? by Kat...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement asks what your retirement manifesto is
8 min
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2309: You Spend Money Because You’re Bored by C...
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward insists that you spend money because you're bored
9 min
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2308: MONDAY MASTERY - What Bills Help Build Yo...
Christine DiGangi talks about what bills help you build credit
9 min
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2307: Are You Born an Introvert, or Do You Beco...
Andre Solo with Highly Sensitive Refuge talks nature versus nurture for introverts.
9 min
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2306: Cashing Out Of Stocks To Buy Real Estate:...
Sam of Financial Samurai analyzes the temptation to cash out of stocks in favor of real estate.
10 min
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2305: Why Student Loans are Not “Good” Debt by ...
Jen Hayes talks about why student loans are not "good" debt
7 min
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2304: Understanding the Seven Habits of Wealth ...
Rob Berger with Get Rich Slowly helps you understand the seven habits of wealth
9 min
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2303: 6 Ways to Fix Your Finances and Resuscita...
Len Penzo talks about how to fix your finances and resuscitate your DOA money situation
7 min
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2302: Have You Been Spending All Your Money on ...
Elsie with Keep Thrifty asks if you've been spending all your money on something free
10 min
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2301: 7 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Groc...
Jackie Beck helps you save money at the grocery store
6 min
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2300: MONDAY MASTERY - Accredited Investor: The...
Amanda Kruse of Women Who Money talks about the benefits of being an accredited investor
10 min
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2299: How to Build a Home Gym According to Your...
Nia Shanks shares how to build a home gym according to your budget and available space.
9 min
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2298: How Many Toilets Do You Own by Joel of 5A...
Joel of 5AM Joel asks a key question: how many toilets do you own?
8 min