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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2395: Matter Over Mind: On Using Your Body to I...
Cylon George talks about how we can use our bodies to increase our overall wellbeing.
7 min
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2394: Why Stock Investors Shouldn't Watch TV by...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge cautions stock investors to not watch TV.
7 min
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2393: [Part 2] Getting a Mortgage When You Have...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about getting a mortgage when you have assets but no income. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
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2392: [Part 1] Getting a Mortgage When You Have...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about getting a mortgage when you have assets but no income. This is part 1 of 2.
10 min
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2391: Will Retirement Be Depressing? by Fritz G...
Fritz Gilbert talks about whether or not retirement will be depressing
9 min
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2390: Five Steps to Begin Saving for Retirement...
Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista helps twenty-somethings begin saving for retirement
7 min
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2389: The Secret to Staying Motivated When Gett...
Jackie Beck shares the secret to staying motivated when getting out of debt
8 min
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2388: Is It The Right Time To Convert To Roth? ...
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse discusses whether or not it's the right time to convert to Roth
10 min
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2387: 3 Science-Backed Daily Habits for a Life ...
Michael Mehlberg shares three habits we can start to insure a life of happiness and success.
8 min
1310
2386: The Paradox of Money by Mr. 1500 for Budg...
Mr. 1500 of Budgets Are Sexy talks about the paradox of money.
8 min
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2385: Frugality in Practice: Do-it-Yourself Hom...
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly talks about how to save money via DIY home maintenance
7 min
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2384: The True Cost of a Speeding Ticket by Ram...
Ramit Sethi discusses the true cost of a speeding ticket
11 min
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2383: 4 Steps to Mastering the Cash Envelope Sy...
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares 4 steps to mastering the cash envelope system
7 min
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2382: [Part 2] How The Game of Life Teaches Per...
ESI of ESI Money talks about how The Game of Life teaches personal finance. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
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2381: [Part 1] How The Game of Life Teaches Per...
ESI of ESI Money talks about how The Game of Life teaches personal finance. This is part 1 of 2.
8 min
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2380: The Red Queen of Investing by Nick Maggiu...
Nick Maggiulli talks about the realities of investing
10 min
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2379: A Couple's Guide to Complaining by John B...
John Beaty with The Gottman Institute instructs couples on how to properly complain.
7 min
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2378: Is Your Relationship with Money Broken By...
The Finance Twins wonder if your relationship with money is broken.
9 min
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2377: Building a Diversified Bond Portfolio by ...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about building a diversified bond portfolio
9 min
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2376: How Misplaced Financial Priorities Lead t...
Len Penzo talks about the risks of bad financial priorities
8 min
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2375: Who is Eligible For an FHA Loan? by Andre...
Andrew of Dollar After Dollar tells us who is eligible for an FHA loan
8 min
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2374: How To Teach A Curious Friend About Finan...
A Purple Life helps you teach your friends about financial independence
8 min
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2373: How to Retire in Under Ten Years by Chris...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to retire in under 10 years
10 min
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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