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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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1951
1809: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by...
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy provides a different way of looking at spending
8 min
1952
1808: 6 Tips for Diving into Property Investmen...
Elizabeth of The Budget Mom shares 6 tips for diving into property investments
8 min
1953
1807: 5 Reasons to Choose a 15-Year Mortgage by...
Andy Hill shares 5 reasons why you should choose a 15-year mortgage
8 min
1954
1806: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation ...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how debt can be a good thing - in moderation
10 min
1955
1805: When it Comes to Retirement Funding, We’r...
Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro reminds us that we're on our own when it comes to retirement funding
8 min
1956
1804: What Comes First: Saving, Investing, or P...
Erik Carter with Financial Finesse tells you the order in which you should save, invest and pay off debt
9 min
1957
1803: Top 5 Non-Medical Factors That Affect You...
Jeff Root of Good Financial Cents shares the top 5 non-medical factors that affect your life insurance rates
8 min
1958
1802: How to Stop Shopping: 8 Ideas to Save You...
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 8 ideas to help you save time and money when shopping
8 min
1959
1801: [Part 2] Social Security: How Secure and ...
JL Collins of shares his thoughts on social security and when to take it
10 min
1960
1800: [Part 1] Social Security: How Secure and ...
JL Collins of shares his thoughts on social security and when to take it
9 min
1961
1799: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Str...
Tracie, with Jackie Beck, talks about how you can come out stronger from bankruptcy and debt
8 min
1962
1798: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years ...
Stephen Popick with Get Rich Slowly discusses the time value of money
9 min
1963
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
1964
1796: Accidental Hard Money Lending by Joel of ...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about accidental hard money lending
10 min
1965
1795: Side Hustles Aren’t A Necessity - But The...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how beneficial side hustles can be
10 min
1966
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
1967
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
1968
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
1969
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
1970
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
1971
1789: Four Things That Can Derail Your Retireme...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack shares 4 things that can derail your retirement plans
9 min
1972
1788: Retiring Early Has Nothing to Do with Doi...
Chris Reining talks about the difference between retiring and doing nothing
7 min
1973
1787: [Part 2] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Wi...
Fritz Gilbert rethinks the 4% rule
9 min
1974
1786: [Part 1] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Wi...
Fritz Gilbert rethinks the 4% rule
8 min
1975
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