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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2297: Credit Unions vs. Banks by Daniella of I ...
Daniella of I Like to Dabble compares credit unions and banks
9 min
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2296: What is a Hedge Fund and Should You Inves...
Kara Copple with I Will Teach You to be Rich teaches you about hedge funds and if you should invest in them
10 min
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2295: [Part 2] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Askin...
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 2 of 2.
10 min
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2294: [Part 1] Avoid These 5 Phrases When Askin...
The Neurogym team tells you which phrases to avoid when asking for a raise. This is part 1 of 2.
8 min
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2293: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money...
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about when it pays to spend money to save money
7 min
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2292: MONDAY MASTERY - What You Need To Know Ab...
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog teaches you about infinite banking
8 min
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2291: The Joy of Open Space by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury reflects on the joy of open space.
7 min
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2290: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECra...
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution insists that renting will make us rich.
9 min
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2289: How to Save on Gas - An Amazing 45% by Go...
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about how to save 45% on gas
9 min
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2288: Key Value Stock Fundamentals For Screenin...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about key value stock fundamentals for screening stocks
7 min
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2287: Estate Planning 101 by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about estate planning
8 min
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2286: 4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund by Ku...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 smart ways to use your tax refund
8 min
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2285: Should You Save More For Retirement Or Pa...
Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse asks if you should save for retirement or pay off debt first
10 min
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2284: MONDAY MASTERY - Why You Can't Become Ric...
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about why debt is required for getting rich
8 min
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2283: How to Build a Circle of Support For Your...
Ellen Burgan teaches us how to build a circle of support.
8 min
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2282: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Mich...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the power behind a no spend challenge.
6 min
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2281: 5 Signs That Now Is a Good Time to Refina...
Jolene Latimer with Student Loan Planner shares 5 signs that now is a good time to refinance your student loans
9 min
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2280: Should You Die With Zero? by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about whether or not you should die with no money
8 min
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2279: Is Life Insurance Really a Good Investmen...
Jeff Rose talks about the value of life insurance
7 min
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2278: [Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons ...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2277: [Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons ...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 1 of 2.
8 min
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2276: MONDAY MASTERY - What is the Debt Ceiling...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about preparing for the debt ceiling crisis
10 min
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2275: In a Workout Slump!? Here are Some Great ...
Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares some great tips to get motivated again when you are in a workout slump.
7 min
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2274: Budgeting Tips: 10 Ways to Lower Your Lif...
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares ten budgeting tips that can help to lower your life's fixed costs.
7 min
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2273: WELLthy Living AND Accountability is the ...
Dawn Dahlby shares two short posts covering "wellthy" living and the value of accountability
10 min