Optimal Finance Daily

Optimal Finance Daily

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.

3665: Why I Use a CPA to Do My Taxes by ESI of ESI Money on Tax Planning
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 15, 202600:10:54

3665: Why I Use a CPA to Do My Taxes by ESI of ESI Money on Tax Planning

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3664: Why Most Retirement Calculators Don't Work by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Retirement Planning
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 14, 202600:12:48

3664: Why Most Retirement Calculators Don't Work by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Retirement Planning

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3663: Should I Stop Using Retirement Accounts If I'm Planning To Retire Early? By Chris Reining on Retirement Investing
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 13, 202600:12:36

3663: Should I Stop Using Retirement Accounts If I'm Planning To Retire Early? By Chris Reining on Retirement Investing

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3662: The Cost of Things AND Know Why You Buy by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Smart Spending
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 12, 202600:11:34

3662: The Cost of Things AND Know Why You Buy by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Smart Spending

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3661: The Less You Own The Less That Owns You by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Minimalist Living
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 11, 202600:12:28

3661: The Less You Own The Less That Owns You by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Minimalist Living

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3660: Why you need F-you money AND Time Machine and the future returns for stocks by JL Collins on Financial Independence
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 10, 202600:12:31

3660: Why you need F-you money AND Time Machine and the future returns for stocks by JL Collins on Financial Independence

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3659: Why Do Some People Consistently Spend More Than They Earn by Sam of Financial Samurai on Money Mindset
Optimal Finance DailyAugust 09, 202600:13:33

3659: Why Do Some People Consistently Spend More Than They Earn by Sam of Financial Samurai on Money Mindset

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