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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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2259: Tackling Loneliness by Rosalyn Palmer
Rosalyn Palmer offers crucial information about the loneliness epidemic.
8 min
1502
2258: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Ca...
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why only the poor or super rich say money can't buy happiness.
8 min
1503
2257: The Most Common Reasons People File for B...
The DebtMD team shares the most common reasons people file for bankruptcy
10 min
1504
2256: 9 Tips to Simplify Your Finances by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares 9 tips to simplify your finances
8 min
1505
2255: Financial Lessons From a Rugby Field by M...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse shares lessons from a rugby field
9 min
1506
2254: What Is Financial Trauma & How To Heal by...
Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about healing from financial trauma
11 min
1507
2253: Room For Error by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about having room for error
9 min
1508
2252: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bo...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about the risks and rewards of international bonds
9 min
1509
2251: Growth Happens At Our Limits: Embrace it....
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how growth happens at our limits.
8 min
1510
2250: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike Ballew
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares if home warranties are worth it.
7 min
1511
2249: How Long Should You Keep Your Financial S...
Jeff Rose talks about how long you should keep your financial statements
9 min
1512
2248: Stop Measuring Your Purchases in Dollars ...
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward tells you to stop measuring your purchases in dollars
7 min
1513
2247: 5 Statistics That Show The Growth Of Alte...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares 5 statistics that show the growth of alternative investing
10 min
1514
2246: [Part 2] How I Measure Progress Toward Fi...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how to measure progress toward financial independence. This is part 2 of 2.
12 min
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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
1516
2244: Surviving Financial Fear by Andrea Joy
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about surviving financial fear
8 min
1517
2243: What I Learned From Writing Every Day by ...
Isaac Morehouse shares what he learned from writing every day.
7 min
1518
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
1519
2241: 4 Tips to Fast-Track "Wellth" by Dawn Dahlby
Dawn Dahlby helps you fast-track "wellth"
11 min
1520
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
1521
2239: The Honeymoon Phase of Early Retirement b...
Leif of Physician on Fire talks about the honeymoon phase of early retirement
9 min
1522
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
1523
2237: Proof of Work by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about proof of work
8 min
1524
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