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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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1870: [Part 1] You Can Win With Stock Market Lo...
Tyler Weaver with Fiology discusses how you can win with stock market losses
11 min
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1869: What Should You Do with Your Stocks if th...
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares what to do when stocks are down
10 min
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1868: If You’re Going To Bet Big Bet On Yoursel...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about the value of betting on yourself and being patient with money
8 min
1829
1867: My Current Money Management and Investmen...
ESI of ESI Money shares his current money management and investment plans
10 min
1830
1866: Is There A Reason You’re Checking Your In...
Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook asks why you're checking your investments several times a day
10 min
1831
1865: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Retired b...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack shares 7 things he wishes he knew before retiring
10 min
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1864: [Part 2] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answe...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet provides 6 crucial questions to answer before you retire
8 min
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1863: [Part 1] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answe...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet provides 6 crucial questions to answer before you retire
9 min
1834
1862: 4 Simple Hacks To Keep You and Your Spous...
Hanna True of Mapped Out Money shares 4 simple hacks to keep you and your spouse on budget
10 min
1835
1861: 8 Questions About Your Money and Your Spo...
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy provides 8 reflection questions about your money and your spouse
8 min
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1860: What is the Real Cost of Buying Something...
Mr. Finer talks about the real cost of buying something
8 min
1837
1859: 7 Times You Shouldn’t Use a Card With the...
Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts discusses 7 times in which you shouldn't use a card with the highest rewards
10 min
1838
1858: Budget Your Way to Financial Freedom in 5...
Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money gives you 5 steps for budgeting your way to financial freedom
9 min
1839
1857: Do These Things Now to Make Your Taxes Ea...
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro tells you what you can do during the year to make doing your taxes easier
9 min
1840
1856: The Minimum Payment Trap: Escape it to Ch...
Jackie Beck tells you how to escape the minimum payment trap
7 min
1841
1855: The College Conundrum by JL Collins on Sh...
JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares his thoughts the college conundrum
10 min
1842
1854: The Solution to The Student Loan Crisis b...
Jen Hayes shares the solution to the student loan crisis
8 min
1843
1853: 5 Critical Questions You Need to Ask Your...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 5 critical questions you need to ask yourself before creating a budget
7 min
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1852: Craft a Better Life Than Your Parents by ...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about crafting a better life than your parents
10 min
1845
1851: Finally Rented: Creating and Signing a Re...
Philip Taylor of PT Money talks about creating and signing a residential lease agreement
7 min
1846
1850: [Part 2] How to Model the Retirement Inco...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap
7 min
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1849: [Part 1] How to Model the Retirement Inco...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap
10 min
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1848: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy ...
Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares the values of value investing
9 min
1849
1847: How To Get Your Money Out Of Your 401K Be...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution tells you how to get money out of your 401K before age 59 1/2
9 min
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1846: How Saving Money Cost Me Money by Kristin...
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly talks about how saving money cost her money
8 min