Best Financial Samurai Podcasts (2025)

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3593: Does Remodeling Pay Off - Probably Not by Sam of Financial Samurai on Real Estate Investing 13:42

4m ago13:42

13:42

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3593: Sam from Financial Samurai dismantles the myth that remodeling guarantees a return on investment, explaining that most renovations recoup only about 65% of their cost. He emphasizes that …

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He Retired at 34 with One Bold Move—And Built Generational Wealth Along the Way (with Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai) 30:08

4d ago30:08

30:08

Is it really possible to retire at 34—without winning the lottery or building a startup? In this episode, Melissa Nash sits down with Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, to talk about how he walked away from Wall Street, negotiated a six-figure severance, and built a 7-figure portfolio through smart investing and one bold, life-changing…

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The Making Of Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures 31:53

2d ago31:53

31:53

After three years of writing, revising, and reflecting, I’m excited to share that Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures is now available everywhere—in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook! In this special episode, my wife and I sit down to talk about the journey behind the book: why I wrote it, what readers can expect, and how it ties in…

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3123: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai 11:38

11d ago11:38

11:38

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3123: Sam from Financial Samurai argues that true happiness stems more from how much we save than how much we earn. Backed by compelling survey data and personal anecdotes, he illustrates how s…

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3594: There Is No Expert on You by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha on Inner Wisdom and Self-Trust 11:23

11h ago11:23

11:23

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3594: Lori Deschene challenges the idea that experts always know best by reminding us that personal decisions often require self-trust, not outside validation. Through relatable stories and psy…

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3139: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio by Vitaliy Katsenelson on Building Wealth 12:23

6h ago12:23

12:23

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3139: Vitaliy Katsenelson argues that obsessively monitoring your portfolio can lead to emotional decision-making and worse investment outcomes. Instead, he urges investors to zoom out, think l…

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3138: Giving Up the Lottery Fantasy by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Life Rooted in Purpose and Autonomy 10:50

9h ago10:50

10:50

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3138: Chris Guillebeau reflects on the allure of the lottery fantasy and shares why he’s chosen to let it go for good. Instead of hoping for sudden wealth, he champions the satisfaction of buil…

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3592: The Life-Changing Power Of Having Fun: A Thought Experiment by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back 10:45

1d ago10:45

10:45

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3592: Michael Blankenship challenges the idea that joy should be reserved for leisure by showing how embracing fun, even during life’s messiest, most mundane moments, can transform your entire …

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3137: Preferred vs Common Stocks: How Do They Differ by Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook with Women Who Money 13:59

1d ago13:59

13:59

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3137: Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook explain the key differences between common and preferred stocks, offering clarity on how each type fits distinct investment goals. While common stocks offer g…

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3591: How to Downsize Your Life from Negative People by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life 11:44

2d ago11:44

11:44

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3591: Renee Benes emphasizes the powerful impact that negative people can have on our mental and physical well-being, comparing emotional toxicity to the clutter we often strive to remove from …

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3136: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck 10:53

2d ago10:53

10:53

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3136: Tracie shares her deeply personal journey from bankruptcy to financial freedom, offering a raw, relatable look at the emotional toll of debt and the power of persistence. By embracing bud…

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3590: Your Life is Always Just Beginning by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Growth and Development 11:26

3d ago11:26

11:26

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3590: David Cain reminds us that life is never truly stuck; every moment offers a chance to begin anew, no matter how entrenched we feel in our routines or past mistakes. His perspective empowe…

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3135: Do What You Hate to Do What You Love by Chris Reining on Financial Independence 9:23

2d ago9:23

9:23

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3135: Chris Reining challenges the popular career advice to "do what you love" by showing how it's often wiser, and more sustainable, to do what you hate so that you can eventually afford the f…

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3589: Create a Daily Routine with Calendar Time Blocking (+ 7 Pro Tips) by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww 10:14

4d ago10:14

10:14

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3589: Kyle Kowalski challenges the traditional approach of cramming more into each day and instead advocates for "better is better" through calendar time blocking. By intentionally scheduling t…

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3134: Your Retirement Checklist by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Financial Freedom and Money Goals 10:44

1d ago10:44

10:44

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3134: Mike Ballew delivers a no-nonsense breakdown of the essential financial and logistical steps to take before retiring, from ditching debt and adjusting investments to creating an end-of-li…

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3588: Productivity and the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme 10:18

5d ago10:18

10:18

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3588: Jacob Lund Fisker challenges traditional views of productivity by emphasizing that true output isn't about managing time, but about wisely using finite reserves of creative, physical, and…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Financial Samurai Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Financial Samurai Podcast

Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai founder, personal finance blogger

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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam

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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Justin Malik

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Passively Rich with Rentals: Passive Income, Property & Purpose

Melissa Nash Real Estate Investor

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3593: Does Remodeling Pay Off - Probably Not by Sam of Financial Samurai on Real Estate Investing 13:42

1
He Retired at 34 with One Bold Move—And Built Generational Wealth Along the Way (with Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai) 30:08

1
The Making Of Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures 31:53

1
3123: The Key To Happiness Is Saving More Not Making More Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai 11:38

1
3594: There Is No Expert on You by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha on Inner Wisdom and Self-Trust 11:23

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3139: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio by Vitaliy Katsenelson on Building Wealth 12:23

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3138: Giving Up the Lottery Fantasy by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Life Rooted in Purpose and Autonomy 10:50

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3592: The Life-Changing Power Of Having Fun: A Thought Experiment by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back 10:45

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3137: Preferred vs Common Stocks: How Do They Differ by Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook with Women Who Money 13:59

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3591: How to Downsize Your Life from Negative People by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life 11:44

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3136: Bankruptcy and Debt: You Can Come Out Stronger in the End by Tracie with Jackie Beck 10:53

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3590: Your Life is Always Just Beginning by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Growth and Development 11:26

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3135: Do What You Hate to Do What You Love by Chris Reining on Financial Independence 9:23

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3589: Create a Daily Routine with Calendar Time Blocking (+ 7 Pro Tips) by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww 10:14

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3134: Your Retirement Checklist by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Financial Freedom and Money Goals 10:44

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3588: Productivity and the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme 10:18