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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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2234: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment b...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares why your house is a terrible investment.
9 min
1527
2233: How to Create a Minimalist Budget by Aman...
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about how to create a minimalist budget
8 min
1528
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
1529
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
1530
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
1531
2229: Why I Prefer a Spreadsheet to Track Expen...
Len Penzo talks about using a spreadsheet to track expenses
7 min
1532
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
1533
2227: The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani Sc...
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares the truth about sun exposure.
9 min
1534
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
1535
2225: Three Phases of Money Feelings by Chris o...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the three phases of money feelings
8 min
1536
2224: Life Insurance Beneficiary by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance beneficiaries
8 min
1537
2223: 9 Painless Ways To Trick Yourself Into Sp...
Sarah Von Bargen shares 9 painless ways to trick yourself into spending less
8 min
1538
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
1539
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
1540
2220: Managing College Costs by Offering an Inc...
ESI of ESI Money talks about managing college costs
8 min
1541
2219: The Morning Routine Effect (What to Expec...
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the morning routine effect.
7 min
1542
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
1543
2217: What Is A Direct Student Loan? Here Are I...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about direct student loans
8 min
1544
2216: Your Credit Score is Not Important (And I...
Christine Luken talks about the importance of your credit score
8 min
1545
2215: Financial Mass Destruction by Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer talks about financial mass destruction
11 min
1546
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
1547
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
1548
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
1549
2211: How To Transform Loneliness Into Joyful S...
Kat Medina tells us how we can transform loneliness into joyful solitude.
6 min
1550
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