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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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1922: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr...
Mr. Money Mustache discusses the true cost of commuting
8 min
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1921: [Part 1] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr...
Mr. Money Mustache discusses the true cost of commuting
7 min
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1920: What If I Don’t Go Back To Work by Craig ...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about the challenges of self-employment
11 min
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1919: Wedding Budget Creep and How to Avoid It ...
Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins tells you how to avoid wedding budget creep
10 min
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1918: 9 Things We Would Do if We Won a Million ...
Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular share 9 things they would do if they won a million dollars
12 min
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1917: What to Look for When Reading a Mutual Fu...
Emily Guy Birken with PT Money shares what to look for when reading a mutual fund prospectus
10 min
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1916: Are Condos a Bad Real Estate Investment f...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey questions whether or not condos are a bad real estate investment
11 min
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1915: The Nocebo Effect: Are You (Unknowingly) ...
Nia Shanks shares what the nocebo effect is and how it can harm your fitness routine
8 min
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1914: [Part 2] Lifestyle Inflation Is Okay – Ju...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how to let lifestyle inflation happen on your own terms
7 min
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1913: [Part 1] Lifestyle Inflation Is Okay – Ju...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how to let lifestyle inflation happen on your own terms
7 min
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1912: Signs You Have Too Much Debt by James Lam...
James Lambridis of DebtMD provides signs that you have too much debt
12 min
1712
1911: Financial Infidelity And The Problems It ...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the problems created by financial infidelity
7 min
1713
1910: Don't Get Burned by FIRE by Jaime of Keep...
Jaime of Keep Thrifty warns you to not get burned by FIRE
8 min
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1909: Will Credit Inquiries Hurt Your Credit Sc...
Miranda Marquit of Making Sense of Cents talks about when credit inquiries will hurt your credit score
8 min
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1908: 4 Lies Money Gurus Tell You by Christine ...
Christine Luken shares 4 lies that money gurus tell you
9 min
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1907: The New Currency by Andrew James of Estab...
Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on the new currency
9 min
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1906: [Part 2] 5 Steps To Learn To Spend In Ret...
Fritz Gilbert shares 5 steps for spending in retirement
11 min
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1905: [Part 1] 5 Steps To Learn To Spend In Ret...
Fritz Gilbert shares 5 steps for spending in retirement
9 min
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1904: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth O...
Sam of Financial Samurai shares why the percentage of people with no wealth outside their home is sad
9 min
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1903: Do What You Hate to Do What You Love by C...
Chris Reining talks about why you must do what you hate in order to do what you love
6 min
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1902: Your Retirement Checklist by Mike Ballew ...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack issues a retirement checklist
8 min
1722
1901: Financial Locker Room Talk by ESI Money o...
ESI of ESI Money talks about financial locker room talk he recently heard
9 min
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1900: 4 Lessons Learned From Our 2nd Rental Pro...
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular shares 4 lessons learned from his second rental property
9 min
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1899: [Part 2] 7 Streams of Income: The Million...
Dr. Jeff Anzalone of Physician on Fire talks about how to develop 7 different streams of income
10 min
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1898: [Part 1] 7 Streams of Income: The Million...
Dr. Jeff Anzalone of Physician on Fire talks about how to develop 7 different streams of income
9 min