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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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2072: How One Pay Raise Can Lead to Debt Freedo...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about how one pay raise can lead to debt freedom
9 min
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2071: Breaking Our Addiction to Home Updates by...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about breaking his addiction to home updates
10 min
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2070: [Part 2] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two S...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about the two schools of retirement income
9 min
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2069: [Part 1] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two S...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about the two schools of retirement income
10 min
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2068: 7 Things to Know About Credit Card Defaul...
Philip Taylor with PT Money shares 7 things to know about credit card default
9 min
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2067: 3 Practices To Become A Great Listener by...
Christine Comaford talks about how to practice being a better listener
6 min
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2066: Should You Get a Car Loan to Improve Your...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares her thoughts on if you should get a car loan to improve your credit score
9 min
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2065: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Cre...
Doug Spencer with Financial Finesse shares what every parent needs to know about creating a will
7 min
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2064: The Four Best Financial Assets by Christi...
Christine Luken tells you the four best financial assets
7 min
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2063: Family Budget Meetings – Yes, You Need To...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the value of family budget meetings
8 min
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2062: The Number One Impact on Your Investments...
Kent Thune with Get Rich Slowly talks about the number one impact on your investments
9 min
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2061: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four P...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares four backstops to the four percent rule
9 min
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2060: [Part 1] The Four Backstops to the Four P...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares four backstops to the four percent rule
8 min
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2059: Tired of Being Tired by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about being tired of being tired
9 min
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2058: Number One Financial Regret by Mike Ballew
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares his thoughts on the number one financial regret
8 min
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2057: How Should I Invest a Lump Sum? By Chris ...
Chris Reining talks about whether or not you should invest a lump sum
7 min
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2056: 2 Things You Absolutely MUST Do If You Wa...
Jackie Beck shares 2 things you absolutely must do if you want to get out of debt
9 min
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2055: What are the Habits of Wealthy People by ...
James Altucher shares the habits of wealthy people
10 min
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2054: 5 Things Credit Card Companies Don't Want...
James Lambridis of DebtMD shares 5 things credit card companies don't want you to know
8 min
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2053: [Part 2] Living Paycheck To Paycheck? Her...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad helps you break free from living paycheck to paycheck
9 min
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2052: [Part 1] Living Paycheck To Paycheck? Her...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad helps you break free from living paycheck to paycheck
8 min
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2051: Minimalism in the Real World: A Life with...
Brian Gardner with No Sidebar shares his thoughts on minimalism in the real world
6 min
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2050: The Reluctant Financial Voyeur by Grumpus...
Grumpus Maximus on the reluctant financial voyeur
8 min
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2049: 4 Red Flags To Watch Out For Before Buyin...
Tania Brown with Financial Finesse shares 4 red flags to watch out for before buying an annuity
10 min
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2048: 5 Lessons I Learned From My Investment In...
Mr. Finer shares 5 lessons he learned from his Amazon investment
8 min