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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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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
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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
1743
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
1745
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