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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone.Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of p...

We Decided To Pay Cash For Everything (Here’s What Happened Next!) by Jason Price with PT Money

9 mins; February 06, 2024

The Internal Financial Struggle by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Budget Management & Debt Reduction

10 mins; February 05, 2024

Place is Core to Financial Planning by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on Housing Decisions & Investment Potential

8 mins; February 04, 2024

How to Scale Down Exercise Instead of Skipping It When You Feel Low by Rachel Trotta on Workout Consistency

10 mins; February 04, 2024

[Part 2] The False Choices That Steal Our Future by Liz of Frugalwoods on Financial Independence & Non-Conformity

9 mins; February 03, 2024

[Part 1] The False Choices That Steal Our Future by Liz of Frugalwoods on Frugal Living & Conscious Choice

10 mins; February 02, 2024

Retirement Planning at Midlife: 6 Tips for a Secure Future by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement

10 mins; February 01, 2024

5 Rules for Having a Constructive Conflict Conversation About Money by Kyle Benson of Gottman

10 mins; January 31, 2024

An Introduction to Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Self-Reliance

8 mins; January 30, 2024

Here's When To Buy Your First House by Camilo Maldonado of The Finance Twins on Homeownership & Financial Readiness

9 mins; January 29, 2024

Choose Your Status Game Wisely by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Life Choices, Personal Identity & Social Value

12 mins; January 28, 2024

Learning to Listen for a Life of Purpose, Health & JOY by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress

8 mins; January 28, 2024

5 Ways To Minimize Debt and Increase Your Retirement by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Credit Card Management

10 mins; January 27, 2024

[Part 2] How We Saved Multi-Millions by Go Curry Cracker on Saving Strategy & Compound Interest

9 mins; January 26, 2024

[Part 1] How We Saved Multi-Millions by Go Curry Cracker on Financial independence & Overcoming Adversity

9 mins; January 25, 2024

Should You Borrow Money From Friends or Family? by Amanda Kruse of Women Who Money on Asking Loved Ones For Money

11 mins; January 24, 2024

An Early Warning System for Your Investment Portfolio by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Diversification

10 mins; January 23, 2024

Money Management Tips by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Personal Finance

11 mins; January 22, 2024

How to Live Well on One Income + 6 Tips to Make it Work by Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow on Family Finances and Frugality

9 mins; January 21, 2024

6 Home Decluttering and Organizing Tips for Busy Parents by Rose Lounsbury on Practical Steps For a Clean Home

8 mins; January 21, 2024

4 Reasons You Should Rollover Your 401(k) Into an IRA by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Retirement Account Options

9 mins; January 20, 2024

What It Takes To Save Money During Tough Times by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Keeping Your Finances Safe

9 mins; January 19, 2024

7 Mentally Strong Financial Traits by Andrew of Dollar After Dollar on Psychology of Spending Money

9 mins; January 18, 2024

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper? by Lisa Aberle of Get Rich Slowly on Real Estate Investing

9 mins; January 17, 2024

Are 70% of American Men Lying? By Chris Guillebeau on Lifestyle Design & Simple Living

13 mins; January 16, 2024

You May Be Broke But Not Broken by Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular on The Tactics of Paying Off Debt

10 mins; January 15, 2024

Ways To Help Others Without Hurting Your Own Finances by Vekevia Tillman-Jones with Financial Finesse on Giving Back Frugally

8 mins; January 14, 2024

How To Learn To Love Self Care by Victoria Faling with A Brighter Wild on Personal Well-being

10 mins; January 14, 2024

What You May Not Know About Impulse Spending by Jackie Beck on Financial Goals & Budgeting

11 mins; January 13, 2024

5 Ways to Solve Your Top Retirement Concern - Outliving Your Money by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement on Financial Security

9 mins; January 12, 2024

That Clutter in Your Home Used to be Money by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Spending Mindfully

12 mins; January 11, 2024

How To Reach Financial Independence On A Low Income by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Savings Strategies

10 mins; January 10, 2024

What Do You Do After You Make A ZILLION Dollars? by James Altucher on Sudden Wealth & Financial Management

9 mins; January 09, 2024

How to Manage Your Career to Make Millions More by ESI of ESI Money on Wealth Building Advice

9 mins; January 08, 2024

The Biggest Lie in Personal Finance by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Retirement Myths

10 mins; January 07, 2024

Moments Can't Be Captured by David Cain of Raptitude on Fleeting Moments

10 mins; January 07, 2024

[Part 2] 5 Tips For Making Extra Money by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Goal Setting and Hard Work

8 mins; January 06, 2024

[Part 1] 5 Tips For Making Extra Money by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Side Hustle Ideas

9 mins; January 05, 2024

Pension, Schmension! Retire on Your Own Terms by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Independence

12 mins; January 04, 2024

What Is Portfolio Rebalancing? (And How To Do It) by Sarah Sharkey with The College Investor on Asset Allocation

10 mins; January 03, 2024

6 Things You Should Never Scratch Off Your Budget by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Savings and Health Insurance

11 mins; January 02, 2024

Utility on Investment by Tynan on Financial Freedom

10 mins; January 01, 2024

5 Ways to Involve Kids in the Family Budget by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas on Financial Literacy For Children

8 mins; December 31, 2023

When Life Throws You Curveballs by Julie Morgenstern on Parenting Challenges

9 mins; December 31, 2023

Stop Using These 6 Ridiculous Excuses For Not Saving Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Financial Health

9 mins; December 30, 2023

How to Stop Worrying About Money by Jessica Jokisch of ChristineLuken.com on Financial Health

10 mins; December 29, 2023

How We Developed Couple Financial Goals by Amanda of Women Who Money on Communication and Trust

9 mins; December 28, 2023

What is Debt Settlement and How Does It Work? by James Lambridis of Debt MD on Financial Management

10 mins; December 27, 2023

[Part 2] Our Retirement Expenses: Where Does the Money Go? by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Budget Management

11 mins; December 26, 2023

[Part 1] Our Retirement Expenses: Where Does the Money Go? by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Retirement Planning

9 mins; December 25, 2023

Roth Conversion by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Taxable Events

11 mins; December 24, 2023

Am I Too Old For Personal Training by Riley Pearce of Free Form Fitness on Aging and Exercise

10 mins; December 24, 2023

3 Numbers That Matter More Than Your Credit Score by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Net Worth and Financial Freedom

8 mins; December 23, 2023

Investment Fees Are The Worst by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on MER and Mutual Funds

10 mins; December 22, 2023

6 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance by April Dykman of Get Rich Slowly on Financial Savings

10 mins; December 21, 2023

How to Retire: 5 Steps to a Secure Future by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement on Retirement Planning

11 mins; December 20, 2023

Our All-Time Favorite Frugal Things to Stuff in a Holiday Stocking by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Budget-Free Holidays

9 mins; December 19, 2023

What Is An Index Fund? by Andrew of Dollar After Dollar on Financial Indexes and Mutual Funds

10 mins; December 18, 2023

4 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Shopping and What to Do About It by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Shopping Addiction

10 mins; December 17, 2023

When in Doubt Be Generous by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Personal Growth and Success Strategy

9 mins; December 17, 2023

[Part 2] Why Pursue Financial Independence? Because Nothing Lasts Forever by A Purple Life on Corporate Acquisition

8 mins; December 16, 2023

[Part 1] Why Pursue Financial Independence? Because Nothing Lasts Forever by A Purple Life on Life Changes

9 mins; December 15, 2023

How to Master the Art of Delayed Gratification by Ben Feldman with Good Financial Cents on Financial Success

10 mins; December 14, 2023

How to Live Rent and Mortgage Free by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey on Financial Independence

9 mins; December 13, 2023

7 Money-Saving Tips You Should Already Be Following by Melissa Lobo with MoneyMiniBlog on Financial Goals

9 mins; December 12, 2023

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

9 mins; December 11, 2023

Reinventing The Wheel by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Continual Improvement

9 mins; December 10, 2023

4 Gift-Giving Tips to Give the Perfect Present this Holiday by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich

10 mins; December 10, 2023

To Be Young! The Best Time to Invest by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest on Investing Early

10 mins; December 09, 2023

I Shouldn't Want to Be Liked So Much by James Altucher on Financial Choice & Cost of Attending College Education

8 mins; December 08, 2023

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

11 mins; December 07, 2023

Financial Infidelity - What is it and How to Save Your Marriage and Money by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

9 mins; December 06, 2023

The Five Love Languages of Money by Christine Luken on Talking About Money With Your Spouse

9 mins; December 05, 2023

Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Helpful Tips For Building a Budget

10 mins; December 04, 2023

Five Personal Finance Lessons I Learned From A 10 Km Road Race by Helene Massicotte on Saving Money

9 mins; December 03, 2023

Chronotypes, Sleep, and Productivity by Sara Lindberg with Healthline on Sleeping Types

10 mins; December 03, 2023

[Part 2] Is Moving Worth it to Achieve Financial Independence? by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad

9 mins; December 02, 2023

[Part 1] Is Moving Worth it to Achieve Financial Independence? by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad

9 mins; December 01, 2023

What are Sinking Funds and are They Smart to Have? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

10 mins; November 30, 2023

Could You Spend Just $100 on the Holidays? by Rose Lounsbury on Having a Meaningful Holiday Season

8 mins; November 29, 2023

How to Hold an Effective Family Budget Meeting by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Financial Education for Kids

10 mins; November 28, 2023

The 4% Rule and Why We're Not Relying on It by Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular on Retirement Strategy

11 mins; November 27, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins of Investing by J Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Investment Strategies

11 mins; November 26, 2023

Effort Alone Isn't Enough by David Cain of Raptitude on Identity Changes

10 mins; November 26, 2023

Who Feels Rich Really? by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Money Perspective

11 mins; November 25, 2023

5 Reasons You Need To Track Your Net Worth To Build Wealth by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

9 mins; November 24, 2023

How Gratitude Improves Your Financial Wellness (and Health Too): Happy Thanksgiving! by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement

12 mins; November 23, 2023

[Part 2] 5 Ways to Organize Your Life and Save Money by Emily Guy Birken of PT Money on Creating Money-Saving Systems

9 mins; November 22, 2023

[Part 1] 5 Ways to Organize Your Life and Save Money by Emily Guy Birken of PT Money on Creating Money-Saving Systems

8 mins; November 21, 2023

How to Be Frugal And Live a Good Life by Tynan on Making Mindful Spending Decisions

8 mins; November 20, 2023

5 Major Money Mistakes I've Made And How You Can Avoid Them by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money

10 mins; November 19, 2023

How To Teach Your Kids To Be Entrepreneurs by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Building Early Business Mindset

10 mins; November 19, 2023

3 Practical Tips For Living On A Budget by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on How to Live Within Your Means

8 mins; November 18, 2023

Trading Time For Money by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on How Money Affects Your Life

9 mins; November 17, 2023

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

9 mins; November 16, 2023

I Looked Before I Leapt: How I Spent the Last 4 1/2 Years Getting Ready to Quit My Job and Travel the World by Julie B. Rose

13 mins; November 15, 2023

6 Ways to Pay Off Debt When You Have No Money by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey

10 mins; November 14, 2023

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck and Start Making Progress by Jackie Beck on Getting Your Finances in Order

10 mins; November 13, 2023

Investing, Reduced to Its Core by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Creating Extra Income Streams

14 mins; November 12, 2023

5 Health Tips for Entrepreneurs by Laure Carter on Healthy Life Choices for Busy People

8 mins; November 12, 2023

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