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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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2195: How to Wait Less by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to wait less.
7 min
1502
2194: Buy Your Freedom; Rent the Rest by FIRECr...
FIRECracker with JLCollinsNH.com shares why you should buy your freedom and rent the rest.
8 min
1503
2193: What To Do When You Can’t Pay Your Bills ...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents tells you what to do when you can't pay your bills
8 min
1504
2192: [Part 2] How to Pay Off Student Loans Fas...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about how to pay off your student loans quickly. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
1505
2191: [Part 1] How to Pay Off Student Loans Fas...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about how to pay off your student loans quickly. This is part 1 of 2.
9 min
1506
2190: How to Withdraw Money From Your IRA Penal...
Jeff Rose shares how to withdraw money from your IRA without penalty
9 min
1507
2189: Why Lifestyle Inflation is Harmful and Ho...
Mr. Finer talks about the dangers of lifestyle inflation
8 min
1508
2188: Big-Ticket Items: What Should You Conside...
Kristoffer Notario of Rat Race Running talks about which big-ticket items to consider
11 min
1509
2187: Conquering your "Feelings Phobia" by Rach...
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares her thoughts on conquering your “feelings phobia”.
8 min
1510
2186: How To Strategically Use Credit Cards AND...
Philip Dancy of Dancy With Money shares how to strategically use credit cards and the pain of paying with cash.
8 min
1511
2185: How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowi...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how student loans work
9 min
1512
2184: How Much of Personal Finance is Luck? By ...
Jen Hayes talks about the role that luck plays in personal finance
8 min
1513
2183: 5 Lessons From Our Buy Nothing New Challe...
Jaime of Keep Thrifty provides 5 lessons she learned from not buying anything new
7 min
1514
2182: How to Speed Up Debt Repayment With One S...
Jackie Beck helps you speed up debt repayment
8 min
1515
2181: [Part 2] 5 Simple Ways to Crush Emotional...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to stop emotional spending. This is part 2 of 2.
8 min
1516
2180: [Part 1] 5 Simple Ways to Crush Emotional...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to stop emotional spending. This is part 1 of 2.
7 min
1517
2179: Benefits of Sleep for Weight Loss and Oth...
Rachel Trotta shares the benefits of sleep for weight loss and other fitness goals.
8 min
1518
2178: 100 Countries or an S.U.V.? by Chris Guil...
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on 100 countries or an S.U.V.
8 min
1519
2177: Are You a Responsible Consumer? by Jennif...
Jennifer Coyle with No Sidebar asks if you're a responsible consumer
7 min
1520
2176: How Do the Wealthy Invest? by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about how the wealthy invest
10 min
1521
2175: What Makes a Roth IRA So Great? by Philip...
Philip Taylor with PT Money talks about why Roth IRAs are so great
6 min
1522
2174: You Earn Passive Income by Being More Gen...
Steve Pavlina talks about the value of generosity
9 min
1523
2173: Health Insurance - Things to Consider Whe...
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully tells you what to consider when choosing health insurance
10 min
1524
2172: When, Why and How We Give by Julien Saunders
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about how he and his wife give back
8 min
1525
2171: Millionaire Success Habits & How One Simp...
Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares millionaire success habits and how one simple change can lead to business success.
7 min