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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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2045: Life Insurance for Young Adults by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance for young adults
8 min
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2044: Why You Should Be Happy the Markets Are C...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why you should be happy that the markets are crashing
11 min
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2043: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge reflects on his single greatest achievement
7 min
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2042: How to Use the Envelope System to Save Hu...
Andrea Basse of I Will Teach You to be Rich tells you how you can use the envelope system to save hundreds per month
12 min
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2041: How I Lost $1,500 and Kept Smiling by Hel...
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about how she lost $1,500 and kept smiling
7 min
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2040: Facing and Fighting Financial Trolls by J...
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about facing and fighting financial trolls
9 min
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2039: Stocks - Part XIV: Deflation, The Ugly Es...
JL Collins shares his thoughts on deflation and economic depressions
11 min
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2038: [Part 2] Investing a Large Sum of Money: ...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to invest a large sum of money
8 min
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2037: [Part 1] Investing a Large Sum of Money: ...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey talks about how to invest a large sum of money
7 min
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2036: Patience is the Ultimate Passive Income b...
Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about the value of patience when it comes to making money
8 min
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2035: Why Sitting Too Much Is Seriously Bad for...
Joe Leech with Healthline shares why sitting too much is seriously bad for your health
8 min
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2034: How To Stick To A Budget by Francisco Mal...
Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins talks about how to stick to a budget
9 min
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2033: What Does Zero Percent APR Really Mean? b...
Jamie Cattanach of Money Mini Blog tells us what 0% APR really means
7 min
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2032: Is It a Good Time to Refinance Your Mortg...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about whether or not it's a good time to refinance your mortgage
8 min
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2031: Could You Be Sued by Creditors? Know Your...
James Lambridis of DebtMD helps you prepare if you get sued by creditors
10 min
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2030: How 5 Daily Habits Rocked My Financial Wo...
Jackie Beck talks about how 5 daily habits rocked her financial world and turned things around
8 min
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2029: How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Earl...
Jill with Mad Fientist shares how to get your spouse on board with early retirement
10 min
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2028: Women, Insecurity and Money: Overcoming t...
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly talks about how women can become more confident when it comes to money
9 min
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2027: Mediocrity is an Integrity Problem by Cyl...
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why mediocrity is an integrity problem
7 min
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2026: [Part 2] How We Saved Over $2,000 on Thes...
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks
8 min
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2025: [Part 1] How We Saved Over $2,000 on Thes...
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how they saved over $2,000 on simple DIY home tasks
9 min
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2024: A Simple Estate Planning Checklist For a ...
Scott Spann with Financial Finesse shares a simple estate planning checklist
9 min
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2023: Why Choose An Independent Life Insurance ...
Jeff Rose talks about why to choose an independent life insurance agent
8 min
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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