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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2245: [Part 1] How I Measure Progress Toward Fi...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 1 of 2.
10 min
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2244: Surviving Financial Fear by Andrea Joy
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about surviving financial fear
8 min
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2243: What I Learned From Writing Every Day by ...
Isaac Morehouse shares what he learned from writing every day.
7 min
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2242: 5 Things to Consider Before Making a Purc...
Dan Erickson with No Sidebar shares 5 things to consider before making a purchase.
7 min
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2241: 4 Tips to Fast-Track "Wellth" by Dawn Dahlby
Dawn Dahlby helps you fast-track "wellth"
11 min
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2240: The Best Approach to Long-Term Savings: B...
Philip Taylor with PT Money talks about why you should build your nest egg
7 min
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2239: The Honeymoon Phase of Early Retirement b...
Leif of Physician on Fire talks about the honeymoon phase of early retirement
9 min
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2238: I Have $1 Million and I Still Can’t Affor...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement talks about how difficult it is to retire, even with $1 million
9 min
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2237: Proof of Work by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about proof of work
8 min
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2236: The Worst Money Advice I’ve Ever Heard by...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares the worst money advice she's ever heard
7 min
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2235: Breaking The Habit of Being Critical: Fou...
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares 4 ways that couples can create kindness with one another.
8 min
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2234: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment b...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares why your house is a terrible investment.
9 min
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2233: How to Create a Minimalist Budget by Aman...
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about how to create a minimalist budget
8 min
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2232: [Part 2] What Are The Costs Of Working? b...
Marjolein Dilven talks about the costs of working. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2231: [Part 1] What Are The Costs Of Working? b...
Marjolein Dilven talks about the costs of working. This is part 1 of 2.
7 min
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2230: Frugal or Cheap: How to Tell and Why it M...
Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook of Women Who Money compare frugality to cheapness
8 min
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2229: Why I Prefer a Spreadsheet to Track Expen...
Len Penzo talks about using a spreadsheet to track expenses
7 min
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2228: How to Cheat On Your Taxes Legally by Ric...
Richard Close with Get Rich Slowly teaches you how to cheat on your taxes legally
7 min
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2227: The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani Sc...
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares the truth about sun exposure.
9 min
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2226: Snatch Up Your Long-Lost Money by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares how to snatch up your long-lost money.
8 min
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2225: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris o...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the three phases of money feelings
8 min
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2224: Life Insurance Beneficiary by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance beneficiaries
8 min
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2223: 9 Painless Ways To Trick Yourself Into Sp...
Sarah Von Bargen shares 9 painless ways to trick yourself into spending less
8 min
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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