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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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2209: My Solution to Overcoming Burnout: Divers...
Dr. Disha Spath shares why diversifying income helps to overcome burnout
10 min
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2208: Trading Games by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about trading games
8 min
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2207: A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as E...
Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement shares a recipe for financial success
10 min
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2206: 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refu...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares 7 ways to spend your tax refund
9 min
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2205: [Part 2] The Latest Trend in Lousy Person...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 2 of 2.
7 min
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2204: [Part 1] The Latest Trend in Lousy Person...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the latest trend in lousy personal finance advice. This is part 1 of 2.
9 min
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2203: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen H...
Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely shares a minimalist approach to fitness.
7 min
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2202: Don't Eat the Doughnut by Craig Stephens
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares why you shouldn't eat the doughnut.
9 min
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2201: How Professional Development Benefits You...
Jessica Strull with Women Who Money talks about how professional development benefits your finances
8 min
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2200: How to Stick to Your Budget - 9 Motivatio...
Marjolein Dilven helps you stick to your budget
9 min
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2199: If I Were Retiring Early Today by Jeremy ...
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker talks about what he would do if he retired early today
10 min
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2198: Why Your Expensive Luxury Car Doesn’t Imp...
Len Penzo shares two shorts posts covering why your luxury car doesn't impress smart people and what the difference is between cheap and frugal
10 min
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2197: How to Prepare for Buying a Home by Jim Wang
Jim Wang with Get Rich Slowly helps you prepare for buying a home
8 min
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2196: Older and Don’t Have a Retirement Plan? D...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about what to do if you're older and don't have a retirement plan
10 min
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2195: How to Wait Less by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to wait less.
7 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2190: How to Withdraw Money From Your IRA Penal...
Jeff Rose shares how to withdraw money from your IRA without penalty
9 min
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2189: Why Lifestyle Inflation is Harmful and Ho...
Mr. Finer talks about the dangers of lifestyle inflation
8 min
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2188: Big-Ticket Items: What Should You Conside...
Kristoffer Notario of Rat Race Running talks about which big-ticket items to consider
11 min
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2187: Conquering your "Feelings Phobia" by Rach...
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares her thoughts on conquering your “feelings phobia”.
8 min
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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
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2185: How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowi...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how student loans work
9 min