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Optimal Finance Daily is a leading 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 Justin Malik (founder of the Optimal Living Daily podcast network), 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, Justin 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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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
1402
2358: The Simple (Unconventional) Way to Form S...
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward helps you form good spending habits
8 min
1403
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
1404
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
1405
2355: Getting to the Root of Your Anger by Rosa...
Rosalyn Palmer helps you get to the root of your anger
7 min
1406
2354: Taking Advantage of Mr. Bear by JL Collin...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com talks about taking advantage of Mr. Bear.
7 min
1407
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
1408
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
1409
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
1410
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
1411
2349: Dealing With Credit Card Debt When You’re...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom helps you deal with credit card debt
9 min
1412
2348: MONDAY MASTERY - Investment Options For t...
Greg Ward with Financial Finesse discusses investment options for those on the brink of retirement
10 min
1413
2347: Hyperflexibility and Joint Pain by Rachel...
Rachel Trotta shares her thoughts on hyperflexibility and joint pain.
9 min
1414
2346: Is Value Investing Dead by Vitaliy Katsen...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge asks if value investing is dead.
10 min
1415
2345: How To Stretch Out an IRA For Your Benefi...
Jeff Rose tells you how to stretch out an IRA for your beneficiaries
9 min
1416
2344: What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Co...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about Roth conversion
10 min
1417
2343: Do You Work For Money, or Does Money Work...
Mr. Finer asks about your relationship with money
8 min
1418
2342: The 6 Relationships You’ll Need To Achiev...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about the relationships you'll need to achieve FIRE
8 min
1419
2341: Beware the Frivolous Purchase Threshold b...
Chris of Keep Thrifty cautions you about making frivolous purchases
7 min
1420
2340: MONDAY MASTERY - Making Your Own Stock Di...
Chris Reining shares how to make your own stock dividends
8 min
1421
2339: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Arou...
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on how summer's most magical moments happen around the campfire.
6 min
1422
2338: Things to Consider Before Closing on Your...
Philip Taylor of PT Money reminds you of what to consider before closing on your next house.
6 min
1423
2337: How to Set Up Money-Saving Solutions to M...
John Scura with Money Mini Blog helps you set up money-saving solutions to manage your debt
7 min
1424
2336: What Are Balance Transfers? by Jackie Beck
Jackie Beck talks about balance transfers
7 min
1425
2335: How Many Savings Accounts Should I Have? ...
Christine Luken talks about how many savings accounts you should have
7 min