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Optimal Finance Daily is a leading 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 Justin Malik (founder of the Optimal Living Daily podcast network), 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, Justin 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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1701
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
1702
2059: Tired of Being Tired by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about being tired of being tired
9 min
1703
2058: Number One Financial Regret by Mike Ballew
Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares his thoughts on the number one financial regret
8 min
1704
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
1705
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
1706
2055: What are the Habits of Wealthy People by ...
James Altucher shares the habits of wealthy people
10 min
1707
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
1708
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
1709
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
1710
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
1711
2050: The Reluctant Financial Voyeur by Grumpus...
Grumpus Maximus on the reluctant financial voyeur
8 min
1712
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
1713
2048: 5 Lessons I Learned From My Investment In...
Mr. Finer shares 5 lessons he learned from his Amazon investment
8 min
1714
2047: Working Less is Worth Every Penny by Leif...
Leif of Physician on Fire talks about why working less is worth every penny
9 min
1715
2046: 3 Smart Alternatives to Merging Money in ...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money provides 3 smart alternatives to merging money in marriage
9 min
1716
2045: Life Insurance for Young Adults by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose talks about life insurance for young adults
8 min
1717
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
1718
2043: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge reflects on his single greatest achievement
7 min
1719
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
1720
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
1721
2040: Facing and Fighting Financial Trolls by J...
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about facing and fighting financial trolls
9 min
1722
2039: Stocks - Part XIV: Deflation, The Ugly Es...
JL Collins shares his thoughts on deflation and economic depressions
11 min
1723
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
1724
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
1725
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