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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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2001
1695: [Part 1] The 3 Great Misconceptions About...
Darrow Kirkpatrick shares the 3 great misconceptions about retirement saving
10 min
2002
1694: Should You Go On Vacation If You Have Deb...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents discusses whether or not you should go on vacation if you have debt
7 min
2003
1693: How To Decide Whether To Buy Or Rent A Ho...
Sam of Financial Samurai teaches you how to decide whether to buy or rent a home
7 min
2004
1692: 30 Years Old and Living with My Parents b...
Adam Murray of Living This Good Life talks about saving money by living with his parents at 30 years old
9 min
2005
1691: [Part 2] Frugality Is A Compounding Game ...
Liz
7 min
2006
1690: [Part 1] Frugality Is A Compounding Game ...
Liz
11 min
2007
1689: Key to Early Retirement - Margin of Safet...
ESI
9 min
2008
1688: Can I Afford It Is A Terrible Filter by J...
Joshua Becker
9 min
2009
1687: How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise by Emily...
Emily Guy Birken
9 min
2010
1686: Mothers and Money by Dawn Starks of Simpl...
Dawn Starks
9 min
2011
1685: The Myth Of Diversification And Why It Me...
Kevin
9 min
2012
1684: Love and Money - 5 Ways to Have a Happier...
Tiffany Aliche
7 min
2013
1683: Should Repaying Debt Be An Obsession by J...
J.D. Roth
8 min
2014
1682: [Part 2] 9 Tips For Financial Success And...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner
7 min
2015
1681: [Part 1] 9 Tips For Financial Success And...
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner
8 min
2016
1680: The Revolution Has Begun by Paula Pant of...
Paula Pant
8 min
2017
1679: How a Good Credit Score Helps You Build W...
Amy Beardsley
8 min
2018
1678: How To Pay for College As An Adult by Ale...
Alexa Mason
8 min
2019
1677: Debt Freedom Is Great But Payment Freedom...
Chris
8 min
2020
1676: The Delay of Gratification - Reward and R...
Amberly Grant
10 min
2021
1675: Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest by Chris ...
Chris Reining
8 min
2022
1674: How to Pay Yourself First AND Automate Yo...
Ryan H. Law
9 min
2023
1673: Save $50 a Day & Feel No Pain? Hmm I Dunn...
J. Money
9 min
2024
1672: Money Saving Hacks for Non Cheapskates by...
Renee Benes
8 min
2025
1671: Invest Overview - Fueling Your Net Worth ...
ESI
8 min