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Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam · Investment

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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.

Episodes

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3425: [Part 2] Dealing with Uncertainty in Retirement Calculations by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet

17 Jan 2026
8m
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3424: [Part 1] Dealing with Uncertainty in Retirement Calculations by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet

16 Jan 2026
11m
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3423: What Debt to Pay Off First: A Simple Way to Decide What’s Best by Jackie Beck on Repayment Priorities

15 Jan 2026
9m
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3422: Mortgage Prepayment Made Easy: Own Your Home in Half the Time by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly

14 Jan 2026
9m
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3421: 10 Lessons About Life and Money After Attending FinCon by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular

13 Jan 2026
9m
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3420: I Will Never Recommend Crypto by Kevin of Financial Panther on Alternative Investing

12 Jan 2026
10m
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3419: How Do Minimalists Shop by Rose Lounsbury on Mindful Shopping Habits

11 Jan 2026
7m
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3418: How To Argue About Money Nicely and Productively by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Money Talks Without Conflict

11 Jan 2026
9m
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3417: 3 Practical Tips For Living On A Budget by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Easy Budgeting Tips

10 Jan 2026
8m
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3416: [Part 2] What Are The Costs Of Working? by Marjolein Dilven of Radical FIRE on Hidden Work Expenses

09 Jan 2026
7m
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3415: [Part 1] What Are The Costs Of Working? by Marjolein Dilven of Radical FIRE on Hidden Work Expenses

08 Jan 2026
7m
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3414: Five Steps to Begin Saving for Retirement in Your Twenties by Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetnista on Simple Retirement Prep

07 Jan 2026
9m
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3413: Beware the Frivolous Purchase Threshold by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Controlling Impulse Spending

06 Jan 2026
8m
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3412: Older and Don’t Have a Retirement Plan? Do This by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Future Savings

05 Jan 2026
11m
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3411: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike Ballew of EggStack on Evaluating Home Coverage

04 Jan 2026
9m
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3410: In a Workout Slump!? Here are Some Great Tips to Get Motivated Again! by Chalene Johnson on Boosting Motivation

04 Jan 2026
8m
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3409: How We Began to Slash Our Budget by Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow on Managing Family Expenses

03 Jan 2026
10m
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3408: Trading Games by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Smart Trading Strategy

02 Jan 2026
10m
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3407: 6 Ways to Fix Your Finances and Resuscitate Your DOA Money Situation by Mikey Rox on Financial Recovery Steps

01 Jan 2026
8m
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3406: How To Teach A Curious Friend About Financial Independence by A Purple Life on Introducing Financial Freedom

31 Dec 2025
9m
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