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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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1976
1720: You Will Always Regret Sacrificing Love F...
Sam of Financial Samurai reminds you that you will always regret sacrificing love for money
10 min
1977
1719: How Can I Get an 8% Investment Return by ...
ESI of ESI Money tells you how to get an 8% investment return
8 min
1978
1718: Stealth Wealth Fail AND The Wall Of Fear ...
Doc G of Earn and Invest shares two short posts about the psychology of money and career
9 min
1979
1717: The Things We Choose by Kevin of Financia...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about intentional spending and simple living
7 min
1980
1716: 8 Ways To Make Extra Money While Enjoying...
Adam Murray of Living This Good Life shares 8 ways to make extra money and enjoy doing it
6 min
1981
1715: Stealth Wealth: Why This Millionaire Hide...
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares why some millionaires hide their riches from family and friends
10 min
1982
1714: House Rich and Cash Poor by Mike Ballew o...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack talks about housing options in retirement
7 min
1983
1713: How to Develop a Positive "Money Mindset"...
Brian Tracy tells us how to develop a positive money mindset
8 min
1984
1712: The Surprising Reason Why People Cling to...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything tells us the surprising reason why people cling to jobs and investments longer than they should
7 min
1985
1711: The Thought Process of a Frugal Mind by C...
Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares the thought process of a frugal mind
9 min
1986
1710: [Part 2] Should I Refinance My Mortgage b...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire helps you decide whether or not you should refinance your mortgage
7 min
1987
1709: [Part 1] Should I Refinance My Mortgage b...
Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire helps you decide whether or not you should refinance your mortgage
10 min
1988
1708: This is How Much You Really Need to be Fi...
Chris Reining shares how to calculate how much you really need to be financially independent
8 min
1989
1707: When Searching for More Savings Costs You...
Amanda of Women Who Money talks about when searching for saving costs you more time and money
10 min
1990
1706: The First $100,000 Is The Hardest by J. M...
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy reminds you that it only gets easier after making your first $100,000
7 min
1991
1705: Get Rich With: Olympic Barbells by Mr. Mo...
Mr. Money Mustache talks about how to save money by working out at home
9 min
1992
1704: Would You Go This Far To Pay Off Your Deb...
Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse talks about reducing expenses to pay off debt
7 min
1993
1703: [Part 2] 4 Strategies to Negotiate a High...
Jessica of The Fioneers shares 4 strategies to negotiate a higher starting salary
8 min
1994
1702: [Part 1] 4 Strategies to Negotiate a High...
Jessica of The Fioneers shares 4 strategies to negotiate a higher starting salary
9 min
1995
1701: The Three Methods of Finance - When Enoug...
Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme shares the three methods of finance
8 min
1996
1700: Why I Own 100% US Stocks by A Purple Life...
A Purple Life talks about why they own 100% US stocks
8 min
1997
1699: Own Less; Travel More by Lauren Keys of T...
Lauren Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle discusses the value in owning less, but traveling more
9 min
1998
1698: 5 Reasons You Need To Track Your Spending...
Chris of Keep Thrifty gives you 5 reasons why you need to track your spending
8 min
1999
1697: My Philosophy on Money by Mr. 1500 of 150...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days shares his philosophy on money
7 min
2000
1696: [Part 2] The 3 Great Misconceptions About...
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares the 3 great misconceptions about retirement saving
8 min