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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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2026
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
2027
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
2028
1733: The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten R...
J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares 10 rules for financial success
9 min
2029
1732: Crush Debt with the Unstoppable One-Bite ...
Jackie Beck gives you a one-bite method to crush debt
8 min
2030
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
2031
1730: Tossing Early Retirement and Trading Mone...
A Purple Life talks about tossing early retirement and trading money for time
7 min
2032
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
2033
1728: Don't Take Financial Advice From Pop Musi...
Michael Smith with Financial Finesse encourages against taking financial advice from pop music
8 min
2034
1727: Before You Retire - Powerful Lessons from...
Chris of Keep Thrifty gives you powerful lessons to learn before you retire
9 min
2035
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
2036
1725: Richer In Retirement by Mr. 1500 of 1500 ...
Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days talks about being richer in retirement
10 min
2037
1724: [Part 2] Financial FOMO: What, Why and Ho...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about financial FOMO and how to avoid it
8 min
2038
1723: [Part 1] Financial FOMO: What, Why and Ho...
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about financial FOMO and how to avoid it
7 min
2039
1722: 6 Key Steps to Healthy Finances in Your R...
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 6 steps to have healthy finances in your relationship
10 min
2040
1721: 5 Reasons You Won’t Reach Financial Indep...
Chris Panteli with Fiology shares 5 reasons that you won't reach financial independence
8 min
2041
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
2042
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
2043
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
2044
1717: The Things We Choose by Kevin of Financia...
Kevin of Financial Panther talks about intentional spending and simple living
7 min
2045
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
2046
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
2047
1714: House Rich and Cash Poor by Mike Ballew o...
Mike Ballew of Egg Stack talks about housing options in retirement
7 min
2048
1713: How to Develop a Positive "Money Mindset"...
Brian Tracy tells us how to develop a positive money mindset
8 min
2049
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
2050
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