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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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1797: Why We Ignore The Stock Market And You Sh...
Liz of Frugalwoods shares why she ignores the stock market, and why you should do the same
11 min
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1796: Accidental Hard Money Lending by Joel of ...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about accidental hard money lending
10 min
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1795: Side Hustles Aren’t A Necessity - But The...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how beneficial side hustles can be
10 min
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1794: I’ll Figure Out What I Want To Be When I ...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days will figure out what he wants to be once he grows up
9 min
1830
1793: Sun Tzu’s Art of War Applied to Your Batt...
Simon Zhen of Financial Samurai helps you apply Sun Tzu's teachings about war to your battle against money
11 min
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1792: The Worst Investment Advice I Ever Heard-...
Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet shares the worst investment advice he's ever heard
12 min
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1791: Working the ESI Scale to Financial Indepe...
ESI of ESI Money tells you how to use the ESI scale to achieve financial independence
8 min
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1790: Adapt To Change and Secure Your Future by...
Jessica Wang with Fiology reminds you that adapting to change is necessary for building a secure future
12 min
1834
1789: Four Things That Can Derail Your Retireme...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack shares 4 things that can derail your retirement plans
9 min
1835
1788: Retiring Early Has Nothing to Do with Doi...
Chris Reining talks about the difference between retiring and doing nothing
7 min
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1787: [Part 2] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Wi...
Fritz Gilbert rethinks the 4% rule
9 min
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1786: [Part 1] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Wi...
Fritz Gilbert rethinks the 4% rule
8 min
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1785: The Tale of Two Cab Rides by J. Money of ...
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy shares the tale of two cab rides
8 min
1839
1784: The Millionaire Mindset To Achieve Financ...
Brian Tracy discusses the millionaire mindset that can help you achieve financial independence
12 min
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1783: Carfree For Life by A Purple Life on Simp...
A Purple Life talks about going car-free for life
9 min
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1782: How to Balance Simplicity and Frugality b...
Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit teaches you how to balance simplicity and frugality
10 min
1842
1781: Money Does Not Buy Better Habits AND Scar...
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists reviews habits when it comes to money, and the important financial things we postpone related to death.
8 min
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1780: [Part 2] Spend Less - Live More by Leif o...
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more
9 min
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1779: [Part 1] Spend Less - Live More by Leif o...
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more
9 min
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1778: 3 Reasons You Should Stop Budgeting By Th...
Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares 3 reasons why you should stop budgeting by the month
11 min
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1777: How To Feel Financially Empowered And Mak...
Robert Farrington of The College Investor helps you feel financially empowered and make the best decisions possible
9 min
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1776: The More Runway You Have, The Safer You a...
Barney of The Escape Artist reminds us that the more runway we have, the safer we are
9 min
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1775: The Long Game Always Wins by Kevin of Fin...
Kevin of Financial Panther reminds you that the long game always wins
12 min
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1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you some important information about index funds
10 min
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1773: [Part 2] Why You Should Invest, Even in P...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about why to invest even when the market is peaking
8 min