Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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5 Terrible Money Habits Keeping You Broke by Jen Hayes on Financial Goals and Building Wealth
8 mins; January 20, 2025
5 Things You Should Stop Wasting Money On by Julien Saunders of Rich And Regular on Financial Goals
11 mins; January 19, 2025
6 Ways to Sway Your Family Into a Life of Minimalism by Zoe Kim on Emotional Wellbeing
9 mins; January 19, 2025
When to Prepay Your Mortgage Instead of Investing by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Financial Risk Tolerance
12 mins; January 18, 2025
Should I Have Closed My Credit Cards by Sam of Financial Samurai on Financial Wellness
8 mins; January 17, 2025
What is a Family Trust and Should You Set One Up by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Estate Planning
10 mins; January 16, 2025
Invest Overview - Fueling Your Net Worth by ESI Money on How to Build Wealth Through Investing
10 mins; January 15, 2025
Budget Busters How to Plan for Unexpected Expenses by Chelsea of Smart Money Mamas
12 mins; January 14, 2025
Risk Gets the Reward by Chris Reining on Investment Returns and Increasing Market Volatility
9 mins; January 13, 2025
How to Find a Good Tax Preparer by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Money Advice
10 mins; January 12, 2025
The Smart Way to Stick to Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
11 mins; January 12, 2025
Instant Gratification Wish List: Becoming a Patient Spender by Kumiko Love of The Budget Mom
12 mins; January 11, 2025
7 Rules on How to Grow Wealth: Growing Wealth Slow, but Sustainable by The Editors of Get Rich Slowly
11 mins; January 10, 2025
When It Makes Sense to Refinance Your Mortgage (And When It Doesn’t) by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money
11 mins; January 09, 2025
The “Minus Your Age” Rule of Thumb for Asset Allocation by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad
11 mins; January 08, 2025
How Do You Balance Productivity and Creativity? by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Choosing Happiness
9 mins; January 07, 2025
[Part 2] Passive Income and Other Money Myths by Leif Dahleen of Physician on Fire on Intentional Spending
12 mins; January 06, 2025
[Part 1] Passive Income and Other Money Myths by Leif Dahleen of Physician on Fire on Side Hustles
12 mins; January 05, 2025
How To Declutter Without Feeling Wasteful: Is Decluttering a Waste of Money? By Antonia Collins
11 mins; January 05, 2025
8 Judgment-Free Ways to Change Your Shopping Habits by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
11 mins; January 04, 2025
Sensationalizing Risk by Dave of Accidental Fire on A Rational Approach to Financial Independence
11 mins; January 03, 2025
The Tale of Bad Car Bill by Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days on Frugality and Resisting Lifestyle Inflation
9 mins; January 02, 2025
Reject The Everyone Has Debt Mentality by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Long-Term Financial Health
10 mins; January 01, 2025
How to Pay Off Your Debt: The Debt Snowball Vs. The Debt Avalanche by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
10 mins; December 31, 2024
Don't Let Comparisons Derail Your FIRE Journey by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Financial Independence
11 mins; December 30, 2024
If More People Did Money Like They Play Monopoly, They’d Be A Lot Better Off by Barney of The Escape Artist
10 mins; December 29, 2024
Maternity Medical Care: How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby by Dr. Ashley Burkman with Smart Money Mamas
10 mins; December 29, 2024
So You Want To Be A Millionaire by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Financial Freedom
10 mins; December 28, 2024
The Autopilot Guide to Credit Cards by Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle on Building Wealth
11 mins; December 27, 2024
Why I Own 100% US Stocks by A Purple Life on Financial Planning and Money Advice
11 mins; December 26, 2024
7 Lame Reasons People Don't Save for Retirement by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Financial Future
8 mins; December 25, 2024
What It Means To Be A Passive Investor by Kiersten Saunders of Rich And Regular on Investment Advice
9 mins; December 24, 2024
How To Execute A Frugal Reboot When Old Spending Habits Appear by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster
9 mins; December 23, 2024
9 Things To Do To Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
12 mins; December 22, 2024
How to Avoid Sabotaging Yourself (To Be Accepted) by Beth Wittig Clayton on Overcome Self-Sabotage
12 mins; December 22, 2024
If You Are Young And Have A High Income: Treat It As A Windfall by Kevin of Financial Panther on Freedom
11 mins; December 21, 2024
The Tale of Two Cab Rides by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Financial Priorities and Frugality
10 mins; December 20, 2024
How To Decide Whether To Buy Or Rent A Home by Sam of Financial Samurai on Happiness and Values
9 mins; December 19, 2024
Penny Stock Debacle: How I Lost $5,000 and You Can (and Better) Avoid It by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents
10 mins; December 18, 2024
My 750 Dollar Bread Making Machine by Mr. Money Mustache on Frugality and Financial Independence
9 mins; December 17, 2024
How To Put Your Finances On Auto-Pilot by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Better Money Habits
10 mins; December 16, 2024
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest by Chris Reining on How to Start Investing for Retirement Early
10 mins; December 15, 2024
Mediocrity is an Integrity Problem by Cylon George on How to Live Authentically
9 mins; December 15, 2024
How to Pay Yourself First AND Automate Your Finances by Ryan H Law on How to Build Wealth
10 mins; December 14, 2024
How to Budget on a Variable Income by Jen Hayes on Reducing and Managing Financial Stress
9 mins; December 13, 2024
Money Saving Hacks for Non Cheapskates by Renee of The Fun Sized Life on Practical Money-Saving Strategies
10 mins; December 12, 2024
Why The Banks Are Out To Get You by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Index Fund Passive Investing
10 mins; December 11, 2024
Where to Invest First AND Get Off the Financial Treadmill and Start Building Wealth by Derick Van Ness
11 mins; December 10, 2024
Financial Fear and Resistance by Alacias Enger of My Sense With Cents on Money Advice
11 mins; December 09, 2024
Reduce the Budget Busters by Gary with Jillian Johnsrud on How to Achieve Financial Freedom
11 mins; December 08, 2024
3 Practices To Become A Great Listener by Christine Comaford on The Art of Active Listening
9 mins; December 08, 2024
What Is a Debt Management Plan and How Does It Work by Jackie Beck on Financial Planning
10 mins; December 07, 2024
What If I Don't Get Hit By A Bus by Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle on Financial Freedom and Happiness
9 mins; December 06, 2024
Want to Retire Early - Beat Inflation With a One Two Punch by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Financial Decisions
9 mins; December 05, 2024
How Investment Newsletters "Beat" the Market by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Financial Goals
10 mins; December 04, 2024
You Can Take More Risks When You Invest Young Explained by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout
9 mins; December 03, 2024
Alignment Within Your Investments by Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor on Financial Growth
10 mins; December 02, 2024
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Give Up On Budgeting AND Common Money Mistakes by Philip Dancy
12 mins; December 01, 2024
Tired of Being Tired by Leo Babauta on Self-Care and How to Improve Energy Levels
12 mins; December 01, 2024
5 Ways Frugality Can Lead To A Happy Life by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Saving Money
9 mins; November 30, 2024
How to Retire Early with 0% Investment Returns by Steven Keys of Trip of A Lifestyle on Financial Independence
11 mins; November 29, 2024
The Totally Unsexy Skill That Makes It Easier To Go After What You Want by Sarah Von Bargen of YesAndYes
9 mins; November 28, 2024
The Power of Doing Just ONE Thing by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Financial Habits
9 mins; November 27, 2024
Am I Too Old to Invest with a Roth IRA AND Budgeting - An Easier, Smarter Way by Philip Taylor of PTMoney
11 mins; November 26, 2024
[Part 2] Does Money Buy Happiness? by Ryan of Arrest Your Debt on Mindfulness & Intentional Spending
9 mins; November 25, 2024
[Part 1] Does Money Buy Happiness? by Ryan of Arrest Your Debt on Ideal Income for Life Satisfaction
9 mins; November 24, 2024
In Defense of Downsizing: 4 Reasons a Smaller Home is the Right Size by Rose Lounsbury on Financial Freedom
11 mins; November 24, 2024
Taking Big Dumb Risks by Chris Reining on Financial Independence and Stock Market Investing
10 mins; November 23, 2024
According to Science, Spending Your Money in These 6 Ways Can Make You Happier by Charlie Brown
12 mins; November 22, 2024
Reflections On Turning 30: From Job Seeker To Corporate Deserter In 10 Years by A Purple Life
13 mins; November 21, 2024
Retire Early with Parkinson's Law by Joel of 5AMJoel on How to Achieve Early Retirement
9 mins; November 20, 2024
7 Ways to Save on Heating Costs This Winter by Hilary with Money Mini Blog on Energy-Saving Habits
10 mins; November 19, 2024
Get Rich With: Profitable Leisure Time by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Freedom & F.I.R.E
11 mins; November 18, 2024
8 Important Tips To Improve Your Finances (In Only 30 Days!) by Christina Browing of Our Rich Journey
11 mins; November 17, 2024
Looking At Our Daycare Costs And Why We Send Our Son To Daycare by Kevin of Financial Panther
11 mins; November 17, 2024
What it Means to “Live Below Your Means” by Jackie Beck on Budgeting & Financial Freedom
9 mins; November 16, 2024
What Does It Take To Be A Successful Investor by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
11 mins; November 15, 2024
How to Get Rich with Minimalism by Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude Minimal Stuff on Personal Finance
13 mins; November 14, 2024
Selling My Time Too Cheap: How Full-Time Year-Round Work Blinds Us To The Joys of Life by Paul Millerd
12 mins; November 13, 2024
Investing by Steve Pavlina on Creating Positive Social Impacts
11 mins; November 12, 2024
[Part 2] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Saving Money
12 mins; November 11, 2024
[Part 1] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Frugality
13 mins; November 10, 2024
Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being by Kathleen Coxwell on Cost of Healthcare Expenses
11 mins; November 10, 2024
Spending Less Versus Earning More by ESI of ESI Money on Building Wealth & Investment Advice
12 mins; November 09, 2024
Buy This, Not That by Dr. Jim Dahle of White Coat Investor on Personal Financial Decisions for A Rich Life
12 mins; November 08, 2024
Greater Riches Than Wealth by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Financial Life Advice
10 mins; November 07, 2024
Put Your Money Fears in Perspective by David Champion with Can I Retire Yet on Retirement Advice
12 mins; November 06, 2024
Stop Asking for Permission AND What No “Financial Advisor” Will Ever Tell You by Derick Van Ness
12 mins; November 05, 2024
Slam Dunk Financial Planning by Jesse Cramer of Best Interest Blog on Investment Portfolio Advice
13 mins; November 04, 2024
Conventional Money Advice Won't Create The Life You Want by Nacho Average Fro on Budgeting
12 mins; November 03, 2024
Would You Take A Bet That Would Change Your Life? Probably Not. Here’s Why by Nir Eyal
11 mins; November 03, 2024
How to Leave Your Financial Advisor in 5 Simple Steps by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money
12 mins; November 02, 2024
3 Steps to Help You Get Financially Unstuck by Jaime of Keep Thrifty on Personal Finance Habits
9 mins; November 01, 2024
How Retirement Is Like College (And Why I Love Both) by A Purple Life on Financial Independence & Travel
11 mins; October 31, 2024
You Should Talk About Money by Robyn Goldfarb of A Dime Saved on Money & Relationships
9 mins; October 30, 2024
Why I Budget (And Why You Don't Have To) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Budgeting & Personal Finances
11 mins; October 29, 2024
Don’t Sweat Petty Stuff, and Don’t Pet Sweaty Stuff by Dave of Accidental Fire on Financial Independence
10 mins; October 28, 2024
Stop Letting Pride Keep You Broke by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Financial Well-Being
12 mins; October 27, 2024
Do Your Preferences for a Romantic Partner Influence Your Actual Choice of Romantic Partner by Dr. Lorne Campbell with Luvz
11 mins; October 27, 2024
This Money Belief Is What Keeps Many People In Debt by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse
10 mins; October 26, 2024