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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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1747: Does Remodeling Pay Off - Probably Not by...
Sam of Financial Samurai tells you why remodeling probably doesn't pay off
10 min
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1746: Why We Sold Our Fancy Car (the Acura NSX)...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days talks about why he sold his fancy car
9 min
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1745: Live Your Dream, Not the American Dream b...
Kelly Blodgett with Fiology encourages you to live your dream, not the American dream
10 min
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1744: If You Are Young And Have A High Income: ...
Kevin of Financial Panther tells you what to do if you're young and have a high income
8 min
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1743: 11 Practical Ways to Spend Your Money by ...
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 11 practical ways to spend your money
9 min
1881
1742: Lessons from Millionaires by ESI of ESI M...
ESI of ESI Money provides lessons from millionaires
11 min
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1741: How to Live Life with No Regrets by FIREC...
FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution tells you how to live life with no regrets
9 min
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1740: 7 Expenses To Never Put On A Credit Card ...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents warns you of 7 expenses to never put on your credit card
8 min
1884
1739: Why Increasing Your Income Won't Solve Yo...
Andy Hill talks about why increasing your income won't solve your financial problems
8 min
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1738: [Part 2] 2021 Year-End Tax Planning by Se...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about 2021 year-end tax planning
10 min
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1737: [Part 1] 2021 Year-End Tax Planning by Se...
Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy talks about 2021 year-end tax planning
11 min
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1736: Luxury or Essential by Darrow Kirkpatrick...
Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares the difference between luxury and essential
10 min
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1735: Why Your Relationships Are More Important...
Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about why your relationships are more important than money
10 min
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1734: 8 Secrets Your Broker Won't Tell You (and...
Jeff Rose shares 8 need-to-know secrets that your broker won't tell you
10 min
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1733: The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten R...
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares 10 rules for financial success
9 min
1891
1732: Crush Debt with the Unstoppable One-Bite ...
Jackie Beck gives you a one-bite method to crush debt
8 min
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1731: This Is Why I Own a Home by Mr. 1500 with...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days tells us the reason he owns a home instead of renting
9 min
1893
1730: Tossing Early Retirement and Trading Mone...
A Purple Life talks about tossing early retirement and trading money for time
7 min
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1729: One Terrible Piece of Financial Advice Yo...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares one terrible piece of financial advice you should never ever listen to
9 min
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1728: Don't Take Financial Advice From Pop Musi...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse encourages against taking financial advice from pop music
8 min
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1727: Before You Retire - Powerful Lessons from...
Chris of Keep Thrifty gives you powerful lessons to learn before you retire
9 min
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1726: Don't Let Shopping Ruin Your Holiday Seas...
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist implores you to not let shopping ruin your holiday season
10 min
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1725: Richer In Retirement by Mr. 1500 of 1500 ...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days talks about being richer in retirement
10 min
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1724: [Part 2] Financial FOMO: What, Why and Ho...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about financial FOMO and how to avoid it
8 min
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1723: [Part 1] Financial FOMO: What, Why and Ho...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about financial FOMO and how to avoid it
7 min