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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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1959: Moderate and Selective Frugality by ESI
ESI of ESI Money talks about moderate and selective frugality
8 min
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1958: Stocks - Part III: Most People Lose Money...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares that most people lose money in the stock market
10 min
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1957: The Stock Market is Not Your Economy by C...
Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor reminds you that the stock market is not your economy
10 min
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1956: Why You Shouldn't Buy Target Date Funds b...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why you shouldn't buy target date funds
11 min
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1955: First Principles Lifestyle by Colin Wright
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on a first principles lifestyle
6 min
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1954: [Part 2] Pay Yourself Last: Why You Don’t...
Steven Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle talks about why you don't need a budget
8 min
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1953: [Part 1] Pay Yourself Last: Why You Don’t...
Steven Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle talks about why you don't need a budget
8 min
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1952: Alternatives to Loans: 5 Things to Do Ins...
Jackie Beck shares 5 things you can do instead of borrowing money
8 min
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1951: Habits That Made Us Millionaires in Less ...
Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey shares habits that make millionaires in less than 10 years
10 min
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1950: Why You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Mortgage E...
Jen Hayes talks about why you shouldn't pay off your mortgage early
9 min
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1949: 10 Ways to Meet Minimum Spending Requirem...
Philip Taylor with PT Money shares 10 ways to meet minimum spending requirements for credit card bonuses
8 min
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1948: Can You Figure Out What This Woman Earns?...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything asks if you can figure out how much this woman earns
9 min
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1947: How to Teach Kids Where Money Comes From ...
Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout helps you teach kids where money comes from
9 min
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1946: [Part 2] How I Survived Medical Debt by A...
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how she survived medical debt
10 min
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1945: [Part 1] How I Survived Medical Debt by A...
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about how she survived medical debt
10 min
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1944: How to Start Investing: Simple Four-Step ...
Mr. Finer shares a four-step approach to get started with investing
7 min
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1943: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Se...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about luck, credit, and the FIRE movement
11 min
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1942: 5 Ways to Tackle Debt While Federal Stude...
Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal Coaching provides 5 ways to tackle debt while federal student loans are deferred
7 min
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1941: How to Find the Right Financial Advisor F...
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro helps you find the right financial advisor
9 min
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1940: 8 Tips to Protect Your Marriage While Pay...
Barbara Delinsky of The Budget Mom shares 8 tips to protect your marriage while paying off debt
7 min
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1939: How I Finally Faced My Weight & Debt Prob...
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how he finally faced his weight and debt problems
10 min
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1938: Mortgages And the Banker's Jar by Barney
Barney of The Escape Artist helps you rethink your mortgage
10 min
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1937: What Should My Asset Allocation Be by Wan...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about good asset allocation
9 min
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1936: 7 Reasons to Consider Financial Coaching ...
David Baughier with Fiology offers 7 reasons to consider financial coaching services
6 min
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1935: Do You Have An Emergency List For Your Fa...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents encourages you to make an emergency list for your family
7 min