Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam

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...

Episodes · 25

Financial Advice From the In-Flight Safety Handbook by Brad with BudgetsAreSexy on Financial Preparedness

Jun 14, 2026 · 10m

The Building Mindset by Tynan on Personal Growth

Jun 14, 2026 · 10m

3 Debts You Should Eliminate Before Retirement by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Retirement Debt Strategy

Jun 13, 2026 · 9m

Why Keeping Up With The Joneses Will Make You Broke by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents

Jun 12, 2026 · 8m

Reader Story: The Man Who Thought Early Retirement Sucked by Brandon Turner with Mr. Money Mustache

Jun 11, 2026 · 11m

[Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money on Property Investment Planning

Jun 10, 2026 · 8m

[Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money on Property Investment Planning

Jun 9, 2026 · 9m

How To Buy Real Estate With A Self-Directed IRA by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Real Estate Investing

Jun 8, 2026 · 11m

The Creation Mindset - Accelerate Your Wealth Trajectory by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad

Jun 7, 2026 · 10m

How to Encourage Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids by Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money

Jun 7, 2026 · 9m

How to Save Money by Spending Money on Yourself (No, Really) by Charlie Johnson with Jackie Beck

Jun 6, 2026 · 9m

Two Roads To Financial Independence by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Wealth Building Strategies

Jun 5, 2026 · 9m

When is the Best Time to Start Investing? by Enero Febrero with Len Penzo on Investing Early

Jun 4, 2026 · 8m

Good Financial Habits You Learn from Being in Debt by Good Nelly with HelloBrownlow on Lessons From Debt

Jun 3, 2026 · 8m

The Diminishing Returns of More Hard Work by Dr. James Dahle with Physician on Fire on Burnout And Efficiency

Jun 2, 2026 · 9m

[Part 2] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents

Jun 1, 2026 · 8m

[Part 1] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents

May 31, 2026 · 9m

The Truth About Sun Exposure by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Benefits Of Sunlight

May 31, 2026 · 10m

How to Avoid Early Retirement Failure by Jillian Johnsrud on Smart Retirement Strategies

May 30, 2026 · 9m

Trading Time For Money by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Valuing Your Time

May 29, 2026 · 9m

7 Ways to Become Awesome With Your Money by Andrew of Dollar After Dollar on Better Money Habits

May 28, 2026 · 10m

[Part 2] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI Money on Personal Finance Basics

May 27, 2026 · 9m

[Part 1] How The Game of Life Teaches Personal Finance by ESI of ESI Money on Personal Finance Basics

May 26, 2026 · 9m

The 4% Retirement Rule: Why You Can Plan but Not Predict by Chris Reining on Limits Of The 4% Rule

May 25, 2026 · 8m

Financial Reset - Setting New Financial Goals by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Setting Money Goals

May 24, 2026 · 10m