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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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2222: [Part 2] The Price of Inattention by Mich...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2221: [Part 1] The Price of Inattention by Mich...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse talks about the price of inattention. This is part 1 of 2.
6 min
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2220: Managing College Costs by Offering an Inc...
ESI of ESI Money talks about managing college costs
8 min
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2219: The Morning Routine Effect (What to Expec...
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the morning routine effect.
7 min
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2218: 7 Things You Will Never Regret Spending M...
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 7 things you will never regret spending money on.
7 min
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2217: What Is A Direct Student Loan? Here Are I...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about direct student loans
8 min
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2216: Your Credit Score is Not Important (And I...
Christine Luken talks about the importance of your credit score
8 min
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2215: Financial Mass Destruction by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about financial mass destruction
11 min
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2214: 5 Tips to Manage Student Loans AND What i...
James Lambridis of DebtMD shares two short posts covering how to manage student loans and student loan deferment
8 min
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2213: My Fear of Spending is a Form of Imposter...
Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the link between imposter syndrome and the fear of spending
9 min
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2212: Check Your Emotions at the Door if You Wa...
Brian Fourman with Jackie Beck tells you check your emotions at the door if you want to climb out of debt
8 min
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2211: How To Transform Loneliness Into Joyful S...
Kat Medina tells us how we can transform loneliness into joyful solitude.
6 min
1413
2210: A Surprising Contender for Tax-Efficient ...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares a surprising contender for tax-efficient retirement saving.
12 min
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2209: My Solution to Overcoming Burnout: Divers...
Dr. Disha Spath shares why diversifying income helps to overcome burnout
10 min
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2208: Trading Games by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about trading games
8 min
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2207: A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as E...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement shares a recipe for financial success
10 min
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2206: 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refu...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares 7 ways to spend your tax refund
9 min
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2205: [Part 2] The Latest Trend in Lousy Person...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2204: [Part 1] The Latest Trend in Lousy Person...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 1 of 2.
9 min
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2203: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen H...
Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely shares a minimalist approach to fitness.
7 min
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2202: Don't Eat the Doughnut by Craig Stephens
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares why you shouldn't eat the doughnut.
9 min
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2201: How Professional Development Benefits You...
Jessica Strull with Women Who Money talks about how professional development benefits your finances
8 min
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2200: How to Stick to Your Budget - 9 Motivatio...
Marjolein Dilven helps you stick to your budget
9 min
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2199: If I Were Retiring Early Today by Jeremy ...
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about what he would do if he retired early today
10 min
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2198: Why Your Expensive Luxury Car Doesn’t Imp...
Len Penzo shares two shorts posts covering why your luxury car doesn't impress smart people and what the difference is between cheap and frugal
10 min