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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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2095: Should You Take a Hardship Withdrawal? By...
Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse talks about hardship withdrawals
8 min
1602
2094: Can Frugality Be Selfish? By Chris of Kee...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about whether or not frugality can be selfish
7 min
1603
2093: Thinking About Quality by Tynan
Tynan shares his thoughts on quality
7 min
1604
2092: How to Lower Your Heating Bills This Wint...
Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly tells you how to lower your heating bills this winter
8 min
1605
2091: How to Communicate With Your Partner When...
Corey Allan with Becoming Minimalist shares how to communicate with your partner when you disagree
6 min
1606
2090: How I Rebalanced Through Perilous Times b...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares how he rebalanced through perilous times
9 min
1607
2089: [Part 2] 10 Frugal Wedding Ideas by Jessi...
Jessica of The Fioneers shares 10 frugal wedding ideas
8 min
1608
2088: [Part 1] 10 Frugal Wedding Ideas by Jessi...
Jessica of The Fioneers shares 10 frugal wedding ideas
8 min
1609
2087: 5 Ways You Save Money by Getting an Onlin...
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 ways you can save money by getting an online degree
8 min
1610
2086: How to Build Equity in Your Home by Kumiko
Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about how to build equity in your home
8 min
1611
2085: The Benefits of Investing in Land by Alex...
Alexa Mason with The College Investor talks about the benefits of investing in land
7 min
1612
2084: Sweet Talking Your Home Appraiser Pays Of...
Sam of Financial Samurai talks about how to sweet-talk your home appraiser
7 min
1613
2083: 10 Food Habits of the Successfully Fit by...
Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares 10 food habits of the successfully fit
8 min
1614
2082: You, Too, Can Be Conned by JL Collins
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares that you, too, can be conned
10 min
1615
2081: Why I’m Grateful For My Student Loan Debt...
Jen Hayes talks about why she's grateful for her student loan debt
9 min
1616
2080: How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in ...
Jackie Beck talks about how to build a starter emergency fund quickly
8 min
1617
2079: [Part 2] The Five Biggest Millionaire Reg...
ESI of ESI Money talks about the five biggest millionaire regrets
9 min
1618
2078: [Part 1] The Five Biggest Millionaire Reg...
ESI of ESI Money talks about the five biggest millionaire regrets
9 min
1619
2077: Retiring in a Recession: 4 Steps to Do No...
Ryan Larson of First Line Fin helps you retire in a recession
12 min
1620
2076: Negotiate Your Next Raise or Starting Sal...
Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money helps you negotiate your next raise or starting salary
8 min
1621
2075: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy talks about the inevitability of struggle
9 min
1622
2074: Get Rich With: the "ChaCHING!" Instinct b...
Mr. Money Mustache shares how to get rich with the chaCHING instinct
9 min
1623
2073: What is Longevity Insurance? by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about longevity insurance
9 min
1624
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
1625
2071: Breaking Our Addiction to Home Updates by...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about breaking his addiction to home updates
10 min