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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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1976
1784: The Millionaire Mindset To Achieve Financ...
Brian Tracy discusses the millionaire mindset that can help you achieve financial independence
12 min
1977
1783: Carfree For Life by A Purple Life on Simp...
A Purple Life talks about going car-free for life
9 min
1978
1782: How to Balance Simplicity and Frugality b...
Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit teaches you how to balance simplicity and frugality
10 min
1979
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
1980
1780: [Part 2] Spend Less - Live More by Leif o...
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more
9 min
1981
1779: [Part 1] Spend Less - Live More by Leif o...
Leif of Physician on Fire helps you spend less and live more
9 min
1982
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
1983
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
1984
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
1985
1775: The Long Game Always Wins by Kevin of Fin...
Kevin of Financial Panther reminds you that the long game always wins
12 min
1986
1774: What You Should Know About Index Funds by...
Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you some important information about index funds
10 min
1987
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
1988
1772: [Part 1] 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
1989
1771: Emotions of Financial Independence by The...
The Mad Fientist questions what it means to retire early
9 min
1990
1770: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Better ...
Kelly Blodgett of Money Gal Coaching provides 7 questions that you can ask yourself to be better with money
8 min
1991
1769: Why You Have To Forgive Yourself by Wande...
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution talks about why we have to forgive ourselves
9 min
1992
1768: Be An Inflection Point To Someone by Mr. ...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days encourages you to be an inflection point to someone
9 min
1993
1767: The 80/20 Rule for Money: The 3 Ways Amer...
Kyle Kowalski of Sloww talks about the 3 ways Americans spend most of their money and how to save more
12 min
1994
1766: [Part 2] How to Buy Happiness by David Ca...
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive
8 min
1995
1765: [Part 1] How to Buy Happiness by David Ca...
David Cain shares how some purchases actually do bring him happiness, even when they are ridiculously expensive
9 min
1996
1764: Is It Too Late To Invest by Andrea Joy of...
Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully talks about whether or not it's too late to invest
8 min
1997
1763: Why We Paid Off Our Mortgage by Julien Sa...
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular tells us why he paid off his mortgage
8 min
1998
1762: The Triforce Of Wealth by Craig Stephens ...
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about the triforce of wealth
9 min
1999
1761: Why a Fixed-Rate Mortgage is the Best Cho...
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares two short articles covering the advantages of a fixed-rate mortgage and why doing more means doing less
10 min
2000
1760: How to Overcome Your Money Mindset Issues...
Emily Guy Birken of PT Money tells you how to overcome your money mindset issues
9 min