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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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1984: Reclaiming the FIRE Movement for High-Val...
Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage talks about reclaiming the FIRE movement for high-value work
9 min
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1983: Should You Bring Debt into a Relationship...
Jen Hayes talks about whether or not you should bring debt into a relationship
8 min
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1982: Investing With Debt by Wanderer
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about investing with debt
7 min
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1981: Remembering the Emotional Impact of Your ...
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about the value in remembering the emotional impact of your finances
7 min
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1980: Interesting Financial Rules to Follow by ...
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares interesting financial rules to follow
8 min
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1979: My Reality or Yours by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on objective thinking
8 min
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1978: Stocks - Part XV: Target Retirement Funds...
JL Collins shares his thoughts on target retirement funds
9 min
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1977: [Part 2] How to Survive Inflation and Mak...
Liz of Frugalwoods talks about how to survive inflation and make it work for you
11 min
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1976: [Part 1] How to Survive Inflation and Mak...
Liz of Frugalwoods talks about how to survive inflation and make it work for you
11 min
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1975: The Lame 25% Rule and How Much House You ...
Philip Taylor with PT Money helps you understand how much house you can afford
10 min
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1974: 6 Types of Credit Cards You Need to Avoid...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 6 types of credit cards you need to avoid
8 min
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1973: Frugal Guide to Buying a Used Car by Rene...
Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life shares the frugal guide to buying a used car
9 min
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1972: When You Feel Like You Will Never Get Out...
Jackie Beck helps you navigate your way out of debt
7 min
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1971: Wedding Bells, Balls-Ups and Budgets by C...
Claire of Want Less shares strategies for making your wedding happy and affordable
9 min
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1970: Why I Am Never Going to Own a Home Again ...
James Altucher shares why he is never going to own a home again
10 min
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1969: How to Spot a Financial Manipulator by Ch...
Christine Luken tells you how to spot a financial manipulator
9 min
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1968: Should I Sign Up for a Dependent Care FSA...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about the pros and cons of signing up for a Dependent Care FSA
9 min
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1967: 7 Timely Ideas to Control Your Spending W...
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook shares 7 timely ideas to control your spending
9 min
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1966: [Part 2] Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire compares the debt snowball to the debt avalanche
10 min
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1965: [Part 1] Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire compares the debt snowball to the debt avalanche
11 min
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1964: How to Find a Contractor: It’s Not Just A...
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly talks about how to find a contractor
10 min
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1963: The Reason You May Not be Getting Results...
Nia Shanks shares the real reason you may not be getting results and what to do about it
8 min
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1962: Paying Off Debt And Budgeting: Tricks For...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents provides tips for staying motivated to pay off debt and stick to a budget
8 min
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1961: 6 Ways to Knock Out Creditors by Red with...
Red with Budgets Are Sexy provides 6 ways to knock out creditors
9 min
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1960: Why Get Life Insurance If You're Financia...
Sam of Financial Samurai questions getting life insurance if you're financially independent
9 min