Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Ind...
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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2022: The High Fructose Corn Syrup in Your 401K...
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the high fructose corn syrup in your 401k
9 min
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2021: There’s No Best Way to Invest AND You May...
Chris Reining shares two short posts covering why there's no best way to invest and why you may need to save only half as much money for retirement
10 min
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2020: Why is it So Hard to Retire? By Chris Ode...
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about why it's so hard to retire
11 min
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2019: How to Win a Negotiation Without Destroyi...
Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how to win a negotiation without destroying relationships
8 min
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2018: Is a House Right For You by Michelle Schr...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents helps you determine whether or not a house is right for you
8 min
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2017: The Hidden Wealth Opportunity by Gordon S...
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook talks about the hidden wealth opportunity
8 min
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2016: Long-Term Care Insurance is a Waste of Mo...
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares his thoughts on why long-term care insurance is a waste of money
9 min
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2015: An Excerpt from the book Taking Stock by ...
An excerpt from the book Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet
7 min
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2014: Wealthy or Rich? Which Would You Rather B...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue asks if you'd rather be wealthy or rich
7 min
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2013: Investing For Your Kid's College Educatio...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about investing for your kid's college education
9 min
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2012: Stop Depriving Yourself and Get What You ...
Chris of Keep Thrifty tells you to stop depriving yourself and get what you really want
7 min
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2011: Time Crunch Workouts by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks shares time crunch workouts
7 min
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2010: [Part 2] Beating the Market: 4 Ways to Ou...
Steven Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle shares 4 ways to outperform index funds
10 min
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2009: [Part 1] Beating the Market: 4 Ways to Ou...
Steven Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle shares 4 ways to outperform index funds
10 min
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2008: Does Owning a Vacation Home Make Sense? b...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares if owning a vacation home makes sense
9 min
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2007: The Quickstart Guide to Seller Financing ...
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares the quickstart guide to seller financing real estate
7 min
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2006: Four Ways to Fight Inflation by Sean Mull...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares four ways to fight inflation
9 min
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2005: How to Plan Ahead Now For Pet Emergencies...
Jackie Beck helps you plan ahead for pet emergencies
8 min
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2004: How to Refinance Your Student Loans If Yo...
Hannah Rounds of The College Investor tells you how to refinance your student loans if you didn't graduate college
9 min
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2003: Beginner Minimalist? This is a Good Place...
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares a good place to start if you are a beginner minimalist
7 min
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2002: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Starin...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares why you need to stop staring at your portfolio to be a better investor
9 min
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2001: 6 Steps to Budget For a Big Move by Kumiko
Kumiko of The Budget Mom helps you budget for a big move
7 min
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2000: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest in Real Es...
ESI of ESI Money talks about why you should invest in real estate
10 min
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1999: [Part 1] Why You Should Invest in Real Es...
ESI of ESI Money talks about why you should invest in real estate
7 min
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1998: How Having a Baby Changed My Financial Go...
Logan Allec of Marriage Kids And Money talks about how having a baby changed his financial goals
8 min