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Mile High FI PodcastIs Retirement Overrated? [rebroadcast] | MHFI 307Doug chats with Carl about finding purpose in life. They discuss the benefits of preparing for retirement by building a rich life outside of work, taking sabbaticals, and conducting small experiments to explore new hobbies and interests. They also talk about the importance of community, the idea of redefining success, achieving flow state, and finding meaningful ways to spend one’s time while maintaining good mental and physical health.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 268
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Mile High FI PodcastIs Retirement Overrated? [rebroadcast] | MHFI 307Doug chats with Carl about finding purpose in life. They discuss the benefits of preparing for retirement by building a rich life outside of work, taking sabbaticals, and conducting small experiments to explore new hobbies and interests. They also talk about the importance of community, the idea of redefining success, achieving flow state, and finding meaningful ways to spend one’s time while maintaining good mental and physical health.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 268
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https...
2026-02-171h 02Mile High FI PodcastIs Retirement Overrated? [rebroadcast] | MHFI 307Doug chats with Carl about finding purpose in life. They discuss the benefits of preparing for retirement by building a rich life outside of work, taking sabbaticals, and conducting small experiments to explore new hobbies and interests. They also talk about the importance of community, the idea of redefining success, achieving flow state, and finding meaningful ways to spend one’s time while maintaining good mental and physical health.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 268
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https...
2026-02-171h 02Mile High FI PodcastRenovation vs. Rebuild – Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about each of their adventures with housing projects and renovations. Carl details his current project of tearing down a “Frank Lloyd Wrong house” and building one from scratch while sharing insights into his motivations, costs, and specific financing strategies. Rusty shares his experience renovating two homes and the strategic use of a line of credit. Additionally, they delve into considerations of downsizing and the potential of owning second homes.
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2026-01-201h 06Mile High FI PodcastRenovation vs. Rebuild - Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about each of their adventures with housing projects and renovations. Carl details his current project of tearing down a “Frank Lloyd Wrong house” and building one from scratch while sharing insights into his motivations, costs, and specific financing strategies. Rusty shares his experience renovating two homes and the strategic use of a line of credit. Additionally, they delve into considerations of downsizing and the potential of owning second homes.
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2026-01-201h 06Mile High FI PodcastRenovation vs. Rebuild – Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about each of their adventures with housing projects and renovations. Carl details his current project of tearing down a “Frank Lloyd Wrong house” and building one from scratch while sharing insights into his motivations, costs, and specific financing strategies. Rusty shares his experience renovating two homes and the strategic use of a line of credit. Additionally, they delve into considerations of downsizing and the potential of owning second homes.
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2026-01-201h 06Mile High FI PodcastFinding Identity & Purpose In Semi-Retirement- Justin David Carl | MHFI 297Doug chats with Justin David Carl (Fit Rich Life) about his journey from being deep in debt to achieving FI. Justin shares his experience leaving a high-earning sales job and the burnout he faced, followed by how he started the Fit Rich Life podcast & coaching and dealt with the psychological challenges of early retirement. He also shares some of the specific thoughts & actions that eventually made him comfortable with his own semi-retirement life.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
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2025-12-091h 13Mile High FI PodcastFinding Identity & Purpose In Semi-Retirement- Justin David Carl | MHFI 297Doug chats with Justin David Carl (Fit Rich Life) about his journey from being deep in debt to achieving FI. Justin shares his experience leaving a high-earning sales job and the burnout he faced, followed by how he started the Fit Rich Life podcast & coaching and dealt with the psychological challenges of early retirement. He also shares some of the specific thoughts & actions that eventually made him comfortable with his own semi-retirement life.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
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2025-12-091h 13Mile High FI PodcastFinding Identity & Purpose In Semi-Retirement- Justin David Carl | MHFI 297Doug chats with Justin David Carl (Fit Rich Life) about his journey from being deep in debt to achieving FI. Justin shares his experience leaving a high-earning sales job and the burnout he faced, followed by how he started the Fit Rich Life podcast & coaching and dealt with the psychological challenges of early retirement. He also shares some of the specific thoughts & actions that eventually made him comfortable with his own semi-retirement life.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
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2025-12-091h 13Mile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache Reveals Major HQ News | MHFI 294Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about exciting changes at the MMM Headquarters in Longmont, Colorado. Originally envisioned as a coworking space, the HQ is being rebranded to better reflect its true nature as a vibrant social club. Pete covers the origin story of the HQ, the decision to shift direction, opportunities for increased member involvement in organizing events, and plans for future growth.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
Curious to know exactly what products Doug use...
2025-11-1838 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache Reveals Major HQ News | MHFI 294Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about exciting changes at the MMM Headquarters in Longmont, Colorado. Originally envisioned as a coworking space, the HQ is being rebranded to better reflect its true nature as a vibrant social club. Pete covers the origin story of the HQ, the decision to shift direction, opportunities for increased member involvement in organizing events, and plans for future growth.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
Curious to know exactly what products Doug use...
2025-11-1838 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache Reveals Major HQ News | MHFI 294Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about exciting changes at the MMM Headquarters in Longmont, Colorado. Originally envisioned as a coworking space, the HQ is being rebranded to better reflect its true nature as a vibrant social club. Pete covers the origin story of the HQ, the decision to shift direction, opportunities for increased member involvement in organizing events, and plans for future growth.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/
Curious to know exactly what products Doug use...
2025-11-1838 minMile High FI PodcastFitness Updates With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 291Doug catches up with Carl at FinCon 2025 in Portland to talk about health & fitness updates. Carl shares his journey of losing weight, specifics of his workout regimen, dietary changes, and his brief use of microdosing Ozempic. Both of them discuss exercise habits, how they handle travel and exercise while on the road, and the occasional disruptions caused by gym etiquette. Doug wraps up from the studio with a summary of his own fitness routine, which emphasizes consistency and injury prevention.
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2025-10-2846 minMile High FI PodcastFitness Updates With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 291Doug catches up with Carl at FinCon 2025 in Portland to talk about health & fitness updates. Carl shares his journey of losing weight, specifics of his workout regimen, dietary changes, and his brief use of microdosing Ozempic. Both of them discuss exercise habits, how they handle travel and exercise while on the road, and the occasional disruptions caused by gym etiquette. Doug wraps up from the studio with a summary of his own fitness routine, which emphasizes consistency and injury prevention.
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2025-10-2846 minMile High FI PodcastFitness Updates With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 291Doug catches up with Carl at FinCon 2025 in Portland to talk about health & fitness updates. Carl shares his journey of losing weight, specifics of his workout regimen, dietary changes, and his brief use of microdosing Ozempic. Both of them discuss exercise habits, how they handle travel and exercise while on the road, and the occasional disruptions caused by gym etiquette. Doug wraps up from the studio with a summary of his own fitness routine, which emphasizes consistency and injury prevention.
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2025-10-2846 minMile High FI PodcastAn Introvert's Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences | MHFI 257Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others. They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators. They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exit interactions, maintaining self-care during events, and the importance of not overextending oneself.
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2025-03-041h 17Mile High FI PodcastAn Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences | MHFI 257Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others. They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators. They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exit interactions, maintaining self-care during events, and the importance of not overextending oneself.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you...
2025-03-041h 17Mile High FI PodcastAn Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences | MHFI 257Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others. They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators. They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exit interactions, maintaining self-care during events, and the importance of not overextending oneself.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you...
2025-03-041h 17Mile High FI PodcastHappiness, Tipping Culture, Changing Careers - Chris & JT | MHFI 256Doug chats with friends Chris & JT from a partially-disclosed location in Breckenridge about a potpourri of topics. The trio discusses happiness, dives into the controversial & confusing topic of tipping (with input from listener Kris), and provides their thoughts on high net-worth individuals (based on a correction pointed out by listener Bill). The group also analyzes Amber’s ambition of reaching FI by age 40-45 (full details below).
Be sure to check out Chris’s music… His first single releases in March: http://chrisrusin.com/
Details of Amber’s Case Study:
Midterm goal is to reach “Fl...
2025-02-2557 minMile High FI PodcastHow Coast FI is Redefining Early Retirement for Families - Suzy | MHFI 255Doug and guest host Kristen Knapp chat with Colorado native Suzy about her financial independence journey and world travel with her family, including extended periods of time living abroad. Suzy shares her journey toward Coast FI, early money mistakes, taking sabbaticals, and the importance of community. She elaborates on her family’s experience with worldschooling, the benefits of living in Spain (both cultural & financial), the intricacies of living abroad, and how her family managed healthcare.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see...
2025-02-181h 06Mile High FI PodcastHow Coast FI is Redefining Early Retirement for Families – Suzy | MHFI 255Doug and guest host Kristen Knapp chat with Colorado native Suzy about her financial independence journey and world travel with her family, including extended periods of time living abroad. Suzy shares her journey toward Coast FI, early money mistakes, taking sabbaticals, and the importance of community.
Suzy has a Podcast now! Wander Worldschool
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon...
2025-02-181h 06Mile High FI PodcastHow Coast FI is Redefining Early Retirement for Families – Suzy | MHFI 255Doug and guest host Kristen Knapp chat with Colorado native Suzy about her financial independence journey and world travel with her family, including extended periods of time living abroad. Suzy shares her journey toward Coast FI, early money mistakes, taking sabbaticals, and the importance of community.
Suzy has a Podcast now! Wander Worldschool
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon...
2025-02-181h 06Mile High FI PodcastCheckpoint: 4 Years Of Early Retirement - Rusty | MHFI 252Doug chats with Colorado resident Rusty about life after achieving financial independence. Rusty shares his journey from growing up debt-averse to his career as a lawyer and then retiring at a young age. He shares challenges with securing mortgages without traditional income, tackling healthcare, and the importance of learning new skills & staying active. Rusty also describes a unique withdrawal strategy called “Buy, Borrow, Then Die”.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your ne...
2025-01-281h 07Mile High FI PodcastCheckpoint: 4 Years Of Early Retirement – Rusty | MHFI 252Doug chats with Colorado resident Rusty about life after achieving financial independence. Rusty shares his journey from growing up debt-averse to his career as a lawyer and then retiring at a young age. He shares challenges with securing mortgages without traditional income, tackling healthcare, and the importance of learning new skills & staying active. Rusty also describes a unique withdrawal strategy called “Buy, Borrow, Then Die”.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your ne...
2025-01-281h 07Mile High FI PodcastCheckpoint: 4 Years Of Early Retirement – Rusty | MHFI 252Doug chats with Colorado resident Rusty about life after achieving financial independence. Rusty shares his journey from growing up debt-averse to his career as a lawyer and then retiring at a young age. He shares challenges with securing mortgages without traditional income, tackling healthcare, and the importance of learning new skills & staying active. Rusty also describes a unique withdrawal strategy called “Buy, Borrow, Then Die”.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your ne...
2025-01-281h 07Mile High FI PodcastStart Thinking Rich - Adrian Brambila & Brad Klontz | MHFI 248Doug and Carl chat with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz about their new book “Start Thinking Rich”, which is geared toward helping individuals achieve Financial Independence and wealth. They discuss wealth-building strategies, financial habits, challenges of the “DIY mindset”, common misconceptions surrounding wealth creation, and spending for happiness.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-12-3158 minMile High FI PodcastStart Thinking Rich – Adrian Brambila & Brad Klontz | MHFI 248Doug and Carl chat with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz about their new book “Start Thinking Rich”, which is geared toward helping individuals achieve Financial Independence and wealth. They discuss wealth-building strategies, financial habits, challenges of the “DIY mindset”, common misconceptions surrounding wealth creation, and spending for happiness.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-12-3158 minMile High FI PodcastStart Thinking Rich – Adrian Brambila & Brad Klontz | MHFI 248Doug and Carl chat with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz about their new book “Start Thinking Rich”, which is geared toward helping individuals achieve Financial Independence and wealth. They discuss wealth-building strategies, financial habits, challenges of the “DIY mindset”, common misconceptions surrounding wealth creation, and spending for happiness.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-12-3158 minMile High FI PodcastFrances and Peter: Coast FI Case Study [rebroadcast] | MHFI 245Doug and Carl chat with Frances & Peter to analyze the couple’s financial situation and determine the viability of their Coast FI strategy. They discuss investment strategies, personal financial goals, maintaining a balance between frugality & enjoying life, the potential of leveraging real estate, and other financial planning aspects.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 186
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bed...
2024-12-101h 17Mile High FI PodcastFrances and Peter: Coast FI Case Study [rebroadcast] | MHFI 245Doug and Carl chat with Frances & Peter to analyze the couple’s financial situation and determine the viability of their Coast FI strategy. They discuss investment strategies, personal financial goals, maintaining a balance between frugality & enjoying life, the potential of leveraging real estate, and other financial planning aspects.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 186
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bed...
2024-12-101h 17Mile High FI PodcastFrances and Peter: Coast FI Case Study [rebroadcast] | MHFI 245Doug and Carl chat with Frances & Peter to analyze the couple’s financial situation and determine the viability of their Coast FI strategy. They discuss investment strategies, personal financial goals, maintaining a balance between frugality & enjoying life, the potential of leveraging real estate, and other financial planning aspects.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 186
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bed...
2024-12-101h 17Mile High FI PodcastZero to $1 Million in 10 Years on a Middle Class Salary – Adam | MHFI 244Doug chats with Adam, a psychology professor, to examine his financial journey from zero net worth to a million dollars in a decade. Adam shares insights into his strategic real estate investments, deliberate career choices, the concept of Slow FI & lifestyle design, achieving a balance between work & a fulfilling lifestyle, and how his background in psychology influenced his financial decisions.
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2024-12-031h 25Mile High FI PodcastZero to $1 Million in 10 Years on a Middle Class Salary – Adam | MHFI 244Doug chats with Adam, a psychology professor, to examine his financial journey from zero net worth to a million dollars in a decade. Adam shares insights into his strategic real estate investments, deliberate career choices, the concept of Slow FI & lifestyle design, achieving a balance between work & a fulfilling lifestyle, and how his background in psychology influenced his financial decisions.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed fram...
2024-12-031h 25Mile High FI PodcastZero to $1 Million in 10 Years on a Middle Class Salary - Adam | MHFI 244Doug chats with Adam, a psychology professor, to examine his financial journey from zero net worth to a million dollars in a decade. Adam shares insights into his strategic real estate investments, deliberate career choices, the concept of Slow FI & lifestyle design, achieving a balance between work & a fulfilling lifestyle, and how his background in psychology influenced his financial decisions.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed fram...
2024-12-031h 25Mile High FI PodcastEstate Planning with Sean Mullaney | MHFI 242Doug chats with Sean Mullaney (The FI Tax Guy) about the essential elements of estate planning. Sean covers the importance of planning for everyone (not just the wealthy), stresses the significance of having a will, updating beneficiary designations, and creating trusts to protect assets & ensuring financial security for loved ones. Special attention is given to estate planning in regards to kids (providing guardianship) and working with the correct professionals to plan for taxes.
The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Doug and the Mil...
2024-11-1955 minMile High FI PodcastCatching Up With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 240Doug and Carl reunite at FinCon 2024 in Atlanta to say hi & catch up with each other. They both discuss recent travels, preferences for staying close to home in Longmont, and dieting/cutting calories especially around the holidays. Carl also provides a fitness update and an update on how his home projects are going.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-11-0538 minMile High FI PodcastCatching Up With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 240Doug and Carl reunite at FinCon 2024 in Atlanta to say hi & catch up with each other. They both discuss recent travels, preferences for staying close to home in Longmont, and dieting/cutting calories especially around the holidays. Carl also provides a fitness update and an update on how his home projects are going.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for inve...
2024-11-0538 minMile High FI PodcastCatching Up With Carl at FinCon | MHFI 240Doug and Carl reunite at FinCon 2024 in Atlanta to say hi & catch up with each other. They both discuss recent travels, preferences for staying close to home in Longmont, and dieting/cutting calories especially around the holidays. Carl also provides a fitness update and an update on how his home projects are going.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for inve...
2024-11-0538 minMile High FI PodcastCoast FI: Semi-Retiring Early – Kristen Knapp | MHFI 238Doug chats with Kristen Knapp, a meteorologist from St. Louis, about her Financial Independence journey, how she made it to Coast FI, and the importance of the FI community. Kristen shares how her frugal upbringing & early financial literacy set the stage for financial stability, details her transition from a full-time meteorology career to a part-time Coast FI lifestyle (including all of the life events that influenced her decision), and shares what she’s doing now to fill her time. She also discusses her new venture, FI Friends Travel, where she plans trips tailored to the FI community.
Be su...
2024-10-221h 04Mile High FI PodcastCoast FI: Semi-Retiring Early - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 238Doug chats with Kristen Knapp, a meteorologist from St. Louis, about her Financial Independence journey, how she made it to Coast FI, and the importance of the FI community. Kristen shares how her frugal upbringing & early financial literacy set the stage for financial stability, details her transition from a full-time meteorology career to a part-time Coast FI lifestyle (including all of the life events that influenced her decision), and shares what she’s doing now to fill her time. She also discusses her new venture, FI Friends Travel, where she plans trips tailored to the FI community.
Be su...
2024-10-221h 04Mile High FI PodcastCoast FI: Semi-Retiring Early – Kristen Knapp | MHFI 238Doug chats with Kristen Knapp, a meteorologist from St. Louis, about her Financial Independence journey, how she made it to Coast FI, and the importance of the FI community. Kristen shares how her frugal upbringing & early financial literacy set the stage for financial stability, details her transition from a full-time meteorology career to a part-time Coast FI lifestyle (including all of the life events that influenced her decision), and shares what she’s doing now to fill her time. She also discusses her new venture, FI Friends Travel, where she plans trips tailored to the FI community.
Be su...
2024-10-221h 04Mile High FI PodcastSo Long for Now. Carl is Leaving… | MHFI 235Doug chats with Carl about his decision to leave the podcast to focus on wrapping up personal projects. Carl shares struggles with balancing podcast duties, fitness goals, burnout, and family obligations. He shares some regrets from his MHFI podcasting experience while also reflecting on his fondest memories. Doug talks about the future of the podcast and brainstorms how it may look going forward.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-10-0146 minMile High FI PodcastSo Long for Now. Carl is Leaving… | MHFI 235Doug chats with Carl about his decision to leave the podcast to focus on wrapping up personal projects. Carl shares struggles with balancing podcast duties, fitness goals, burnout, and family obligations. He shares some regrets from his MHFI podcasting experience while also reflecting on his fondest memories. Doug talks about the future of the podcast and brainstorms how it may look going forward.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-10-0146 minMile High FI PodcastSo Long for Now. Carl is Leaving... | MHFI 235Doug chats with Carl about his decision to leave the podcast to focus on wrapping up personal projects. Carl shares struggles with balancing podcast duties, fitness goals, burnout, and family obligations. He shares some regrets from his MHFI podcasting experience while also reflecting on his fondest memories. Doug talks about the future of the podcast and brainstorms how it may look going forward.
Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
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2024-10-0146 minMile High FI PodcastWhat We Learned From 200 Episodes | MHFI 200Doug and Carl celebrate the 200th episode of the Mile High FI podcast, reminiscing about the past while discussing future plans. Topics include: what they’ve learned, what they enjoy about podcasting, the many challenges they’ve faced, and goals & plans for 2024 and the next 100 episodes. Carl also discusses his new podcast with Mindy.
Come celebrate 200 episodes with us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
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Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2...
2024-01-3033 minMile High FI PodcastFinCon Recap and Mailbag – Random Episode | MHFI 189Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen. They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children. They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats. In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N’ Roses concert, their insightful views on the band’s performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic. Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty b...
2023-11-141h 16Mile High FI PodcastFinCon Recap and Mailbag - Random Episode | MHFI 189Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen. They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children. They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats. In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N' Roses concert, their insightful views on the band's performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic. Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty bant...
2023-11-141h 16Mile High FI PodcastFinCon Recap and Mailbag – Random Episode | MHFI 189Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen. They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children. They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats. In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N’ Roses concert, their insightful views on the band’s performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic. Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty b...
2023-11-141h 16Mile High FI PodcastA Review Of Carl’s $12,000 Concert Weekend | MHFI 185Doug, Carl and special guest Mindy talk about Carl’s $12,000 concert weekend. Was it worth it? Would he do it again? What is his next Big Thing?
Intro: Doug has an addiction. A Melanzana addiction.
How Carl came to buy a private show and what Mindy thought about it
Concert weekend
Regrets?
What stressed Carl out
Soundcheck: Did Mindy like the Webb Brothers or Duran Duran more?
Listener Question: If you could put on a big event like Carl, what would it be?
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2023-10-1741 minMile High FI PodcastA Review Of Carl's $12,000 Concert Weekend | MHFI 185Doug, Carl and special guest Mindy talk about Carl’s $12,000 concert weekend. Was it worth it? Would he do it again? What is his next Big Thing?
Intro: Doug has an addiction. A Melanzana addiction.
How Carl came to buy a private show and what Mindy thought about it
Concert weekend
Regrets?
What stressed Carl out
Soundcheck: Did Mindy like the Webb Brothers or Duran Duran more?
Listener Question: If you could put on a big event like Carl, what would it be?
Do you love Mile High FI? Awwww, we love you too. Support us over at Buy Me A...
2023-10-1741 minMile High FI PodcastA Review Of Carl’s $12,000 Concert Weekend | MHFI 185Doug, Carl and special guest Mindy talk about Carl’s $12,000 concert weekend. Was it worth it? Would he do it again? What is his next Big Thing?
Intro: Doug has an addiction. A Melanzana addiction.
How Carl came to buy a private show and what Mindy thought about it
Concert weekend
Regrets?
What stressed Carl out
Soundcheck: Did Mindy like the Webb Brothers or Duran Duran more?
Listener Question: If you could put on a big event like Carl, what would it be?
Do you love Mile High FI? Awwww, we love you too. Support us...
2023-10-1741 minMile High FI PodcastCredit Card Points, Doug's Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! | MHFI 178Doug and Dusti chat about a potpourri of topics.
Credit card points - which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points
Reflections on Carl & Mindy’s experience on Ramit Sethi’s podcast
Cognitive biases - loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing
Having a hard time saying NO
Come support the show at Buy Me A Coffee. If you're like Doug & Dusti, we bet you'll have a hard time saying NO!
Carl will be attending CampFI Southwest in Julian, CA on October 6-9, 2023. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code JENSEN at checkout to save 10%. https://campfi.org/eve...
2023-08-291h 05Mile High FI PodcastCredit Card Points, Doug’s Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! | MHFI 178Doug and Dusti chat about a potpourri of topics.
Credit card points – which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points
Reflections on Carl & Mindy’s experience on Ramit Sethi’s podcast
Cognitive biases – loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing
Having a hard time saying NO
Come support the show at Buy Me A Coffee. If you’re like Doug & Dusti, we bet you’ll have a hard time saying NO!
Carl will be attending CampFI Southwest in Julian, CA on October 6-9, 2023. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code JENSEN at checkout to sa...
2023-08-291h 05Mile High FI PodcastCredit Card Points, Doug’s Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! | MHFI 178Doug and Dusti chat about a potpourri of topics.
Credit card points – which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points
Reflections on Carl & Mindy’s experience on Ramit Sethi’s podcast
Cognitive biases – loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing
Having a hard time saying NO
Come support the show at Buy Me A Coffee. If you’re like Doug & Dusti, we bet you’ll have a hard time saying NO!
Carl will be attending CampFI Southwest in Julian, CA on October 6-9, 2023. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code JENSEN at checkout to sa...
2023-08-291h 05Mile High FI PodcastPower of Memory Dividends: Carl's $10,000 Purchase You Won't Believe | MHFI 151Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase.
Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers
Memory dividends
Mindy approves
The Big Event
Philosophical Musings
What Doug thinks about all of this
What would Doug spend $10,000 on?
Stuff versus experiences
Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday
To budget or not to budget…
Staying thoughtful about spending
It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get yo...
2023-03-0744 minMile High FI PodcastPower of Memory Dividends: Carl’s $10,000 Purchase You Won’t Believe | MHFI 151Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase.
Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers
Memory dividends
Mindy approves
The Big Event
Philosophical Musings
What Doug thinks about all of this
What would Doug spend $10,000 on?
Stuff versus experiences
Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday
To budget or not to budget…
Staying thoughtful about spending
It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoM...
2023-03-0744 minMile High FI PodcastPower of Memory Dividends: Carl’s $10,000 Purchase You Won’t Believe | MHFI 151Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase.
Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers
Memory dividends
Mindy approves
The Big Event
Philosophical Musings
What Doug thinks about all of this
What would Doug spend $10,000 on?
Stuff versus experiences
Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday
To budget or not to budget…
Staying thoughtful about spending
It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoM...
2023-03-0744 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on The Shockingly Simple Secret to Happiness (and maybe it’s not so simple) | MHFI 143Doug and Carl interview friend, fellow Longmonster, and FIRE legend Mr. Money Mustache (aka Pete Adeney).
When Tim Ferriss interviewed Pete, they ended by talking about Pete’s desire to own a local community gathering space. This is the jumping off point for the Mile High FI conversation.
But, they go a lot deeper too. No talk about index funds or the 4% Rule. That stuff has been covered.
Instead, this conversation is about happiness, journeys, and meaning.
Quick note: Do you enjoy Mile High FI? Do you hate it? Either way, su...
2023-01-101h 49Mile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on The Shockingly Simple Secret to Happiness (and maybe it’s not so simple) | MHFI 143Doug and Carl interview friend, fellow Longmonster, and FIRE legend Mr. Money Mustache (aka Pete Adeney).
When Tim Ferriss interviewed Pete, they ended by talking about Pete’s desire to own a local community gathering space. This is the jumping off point for the Mile High FI conversation.
But, they go a lot deeper too. No talk about index funds or the 4% Rule. That stuff has been covered.
Instead, this conversation is about happiness, journeys, and meaning.
Quick note: Do you enjoy Mile High FI? Do you hate it? Either way, supporting the show is a great idea! You will fe...
2023-01-101h 49Mile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on The Shockingly Simple Secret to Happiness (and maybe it’s not so simple) | MHFI 143Doug and Carl interview friend, fellow Longmonster, and FIRE legend Mr. Money Mustache (aka Pete Adeney).
When Tim Ferriss interviewed Pete, they ended by talking about Pete’s desire to own a local community gathering space. This is the jumping off point for the Mile High FI conversation.
But, they go a lot deeper too. No talk about index funds or the 4% Rule. That stuff has been covered.
Instead, this conversation is about happiness, journeys, and meaning.
Quick note: Do you enjoy Mile High FI? Do you hate it? Either way, su...
2023-01-101h 49Mile High FI PodcastWhat We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug (doug@milehighfi.com) or Carl (carl@milehighfi.com).
Rakesh asks about FI friends
What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they’ve surpassed their money goals
Ashwini is unsure about his retirement
Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement
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2022-12-2729 minMile High FI PodcastWhat We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug (doug@milehighfi.com) or Carl (carl@milehighfi.com).
Rakesh asks about FI friends
What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they’ve surpassed their money goals
Ashwini is unsure about his retirement
Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement
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2022-12-2729 minMile High FI PodcastWhat We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug (doug@milehighfi.com) or Carl (carl@milehighfi.com).
Rakesh asks about FI friends
What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they've surpassed their money goals
Ashwini is unsure about his retirement
Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl a...
2022-12-2729 minMile High FI PodcastCarl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139Doug and Carl talk about crab bags, grab bags, and what’s been going on in their lives:
Doug scores $300 from Chase
Carl’s misadventures in rush-hour traffic
Doug’s pursuit of happiness
Carl’s house project
Doug’s fancy dinner
Carl’s upcoming retirement (for real this time)
Links
We recommend these books.
Thomas DeLauer | Executive Body and Business Coach
Rich living on less money – How to Money
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton or make a one...
2022-12-2342 minMile High FI PodcastCarl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139Doug and Carl talk about crab bags, grab bags, and what's been going on in their lives:
Doug scores $300 from Chase
Carl's misadventures in rush-hour traffic
Doug's pursuit of happiness
Carl's house project
Doug's fancy dinner
Carl's upcoming retirement (for real this time)
Links
We recommend these books.
Thomas DeLauer | Executive Body and Business Coach
Rich living on less money - How to Money
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton or make a one-time donation.
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...
2022-12-2342 minMile High FI PodcastCarl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139Doug and Carl talk about crab bags, grab bags, and what’s been going on in their lives:
Doug scores $300 from Chase
Carl’s misadventures in rush-hour traffic
Doug’s pursuit of happiness
Carl’s house project
Doug’s fancy dinner
Carl’s upcoming retirement (for real this time)
Links
We recommend these books.
Thomas DeLauer | Executive Body and Business Coach
Rich living on less money – How to Money
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton or make a one...
2022-12-2342 minMile High FI PodcastDecompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl’s lack of slowing down.
Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments
David’s military career
Vanderbilt
Real estate
Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache
Exercise And Health
David’s crazy diet
Pull-ups
Carl’s challenge to Doug
Why social media sucks
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) – Fi...
2022-12-201h 20Mile High FI PodcastDecompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl's lack of slowing down.
Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments
David's military career
Vanderbilt
Real estate
Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache
Exercise And Health
David's crazy diet
Pull-ups
Carl's challenge to Doug
Why social media sucks
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) - Fiology
EconoMe Conference - March 17th-19...
2022-12-201h 20Mile High FI PodcastDecompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl’s lack of slowing down.
Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments
David’s military career
Vanderbilt
Real estate
Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache
Exercise And Health
David’s crazy diet
Pull-ups
Carl’s challenge to Doug
Why social media sucks
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) – Fi...
2022-12-201h 20Mile High FI PodcastEnd of Year Moves | MHFI 137Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies.
Why you should review your investments and allocations
Budgets and spending
401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines
An important solo 401(k) IRS filing
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on BP Money
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Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the M...
2022-12-1629 minMile High FI PodcastEnd of Year Moves | MHFI 137Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies.
Why you should review your investments and allocations
Budgets and spending
401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines
An important solo 401(k) IRS filing
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on BP Money
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI C...
2022-12-1629 minMile High FI PodcastEnd of Year Moves | MHFI 137Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies.
Why you should review your investments and allocations
Budgets and spending
401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines
An important solo 401(k) IRS filing
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on BP Money
–
Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the M...
2022-12-1629 minMile High FI PodcastTaylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards – Money Honey | MHFI 136Doug and Carl talk to Money Honey Rachel Richards about books, real estate, fitness, and Taylor Swift.
Background
How Rachel’s upbringing motivated her
Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In high school.
University and first job
Fitness
The $2,000 bet
Rachel’s routine
Business
Making $22,000 in a month from her book
Why self-publishing was a great idea
Running a boarding house
Why you have to charge for a course
Public speaking
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
L...
2022-12-131h 18Mile High FI PodcastTaylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards - Money Honey | MHFI 136Doug and Carl talk to Money Honey Rachel Richards about books, real estate, fitness, and Taylor Swift.
Background
How Rachel's upbringing motivated her
Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In high school.
University and first job
Fitness
The $2,000 bet
Rachel's routine
Business
Making $22,000 in a month from her book
Why self-publishing was a great idea
Running a boarding house
Why you have to charge for a course
Public speaking
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Get Your Free...
2022-12-131h 18Mile High FI PodcastTaylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards – Money Honey | MHFI 136Doug and Carl talk to Money Honey Rachel Richards about books, real estate, fitness, and Taylor Swift.
Background
How Rachel’s upbringing motivated her
Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In high school.
University and first job
Fitness
The $2,000 bet
Rachel’s routine
Business
Making $22,000 in a month from her book
Why self-publishing was a great idea
Running a boarding house
Why you have to charge for a course
Public speaking
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
L...
2022-12-131h 18Mile High FI PodcastHow To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135Doug and Carl talk about FI, inflation, recessions, and Taylor Swift. Oof!
How Carl screwed up during the Great Recession
Plan for the storm before the storm!
Cash hoard or cash whore?
The dividends of living off dividends
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on Bigger Pockets Money
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2022-12-0928 minMile High FI PodcastHow To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135Doug and Carl talk about FI, inflation, recessions, and Taylor Swift. Oof!
How Carl screwed up during the Great Recession
Plan for the storm before the storm!
Cash hoard or cash whore?
The dividends of living off dividends
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on Bigger Pockets Money
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our...
2022-12-0928 minMile High FI PodcastHow To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135Doug and Carl talk about FI, inflation, recessions, and Taylor Swift. Oof!
How Carl screwed up during the Great Recession
Plan for the storm before the storm!
Cash hoard or cash whore?
The dividends of living off dividends
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter
Michael Kitces on Bigger Pockets Money
–
Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
2022-12-0928 minMile High FI PodcastEarly Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133Doug and Carl talk about retiring in a bad time. AKA now.
To keep working or quit…
Cash, side hustles, dividends
Sequence of returns
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
JD Roth on Mile High FI: JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly | MHFI 127
1989: 1989 (Taylor Swift album)
Go Curry Cracker and the case for 100% equities: The Path to 100% Equities – Go Curry Cracker!
Michael Kitces on BP Money: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-351
Understanding Sequence Of Return Risk & Safe Withdrawal Rates
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2022-12-0236 minMile High FI PodcastEarly Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133Doug and Carl talk about retiring in a bad time. AKA now.
To keep working or quit...
Cash, side hustles, dividends
Sequence of returns
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
JD Roth on Mile High FI: JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly | MHFI 127
1989: 1989 (Taylor Swift album)
Go Curry Cracker and the case for 100% equities: The Path to 100% Equities - Go Curry Cracker!
Michael Kitces on BP Money: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-351
Understanding Sequence Of Return Risk & Safe Withdrawal Rates
Che...
2022-12-0236 minMile High FI PodcastEarly Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133Doug and Carl talk about retiring in a bad time. AKA now.
To keep working or quit…
Cash, side hustles, dividends
Sequence of returns
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
JD Roth on Mile High FI: JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly | MHFI 127
1989: 1989 (Taylor Swift album)
Go Curry Cracker and the case for 100% equities: The Path to 100% Equities – Go Curry Cracker!
Michael Kitces on BP Money: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-351
Understanding Sequence Of Return Risk & Safe Withdrawal Rates
...
2022-12-0236 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on Get Smart With Money Netflix Documentary w/ John & Kim | MHFi 115We catch up with 3 people from Get Smart with Money (on Netflix) about the documentary, why they did it, and what they learned.
MMM HQ in Longmont, CO #mmmhq
NoCo Mustachians Meet Up (Longmont, CO)
Mr Money Mustache | Pete Adeney Appearances
Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A MHFi 075
Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces | MHFi 042
(Hot Ones Inspired…)
JL Collins Interviews
JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr Money Mustache HQ
JL Collins and The Simple Path to Wealth | MHFi 002
How I Lost...
2022-09-3013 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on Get Smart With Money Netflix Documentary w/ John & Kim | MHFi 115We catch up with 3 people from Get Smart with Money (on Netflix) about the documentary, why they did it, and what they learned.
MMM HQ in Longmont, CO #mmmhq
NoCo Mustachians Meet Up (Longmont, CO)
Mr Money Mustache | Pete Adeney Appearances
Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A MHFi 075
Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces | MHFi 042
(Hot Ones Inspired...)
JL Collins Interviews
JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr Money Mustache HQ
JL Collins and The Simple Path to Wealth | MHFi 002
How I Lost Money in...
2022-09-3013 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache on Get Smart With Money Netflix Documentary w/ John & Kim | MHFi 115We catch up with 3 people from Get Smart with Money (on Netflix) about the documentary, why they did it, and what they learned.
MMM HQ in Longmont, CO #mmmhq
NoCo Mustachians Meet Up (Longmont, CO)
Mr Money Mustache | Pete Adeney Appearances
Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A MHFi 075
Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces | MHFi 042
(Hot Ones Inspired…)
JL Collins Interviews
JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr Money Mustache HQ
JL Collins and The Simple Path to Wealth | MHFi 002
How I Lost...
2022-09-3013 minMile High FI PodcastHow To Find a FIREy Partner w/Mindy Jensen (Rebroadcast) | MHFI 111In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl’s wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl’s unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more.
Check out Mindy’s new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home.
Connect with Mindy Jensen
Instagram
Twitter
Bengen and the Trinity Study
Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario!
Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our emai...
2022-09-161h 34Mile High FI PodcastHow To Find a FIREy Partner w/Mindy Jensen (Rebroadcast) | MHFI 111In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl's wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl's unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more.
Check out Mindy's new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home.
Connect with Mindy Jensen
Instagram
Twitter
Bengen and the Trinity Study
Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario!
Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Me...
2022-09-161h 34Mile High FI PodcastHow To Find a FIREy Partner w/Mindy Jensen (Rebroadcast) | MHFI 111In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl’s wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl’s unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more.
Check out Mindy’s new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home.
Connect with Mindy Jensen
Instagram
Twitter
Bengen and the Trinity Study
Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario!
Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our emai...
2022-09-161h 34Mile High FI PodcastCarl Bought Another House | MHFI 083Doug talks to Carl about a big and somewhat spontaneous purchase: another house!
How Carl found a good deal in a crazy market
What Carl is going to do with the house
Why Carl isn’t going to fix this one up himself
Are you in the area and want to help? Leave a comment on YouTube or send Carl an email: milehighficlub@gmail.com
Links
Mile High FI Podcast
Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network
2022-06-1021 minMile High FI PodcastCarl Bought Another House | MHFI 083Doug talks to Carl about a big and somewhat spontaneous purchase: another house!
How Carl found a good deal in a crazy market
What Carl is going to do with the house
Why Carl isn’t going to fix this one up himself
Are you in the area and want to help? Leave a comment on YouTube or send Carl an email: milehighficlub@gmail.com
Links
Mile High FI Podcast
Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network
2022-06-1021 minMile High FI PodcastCarl Bought Another House | MHFI 083Doug talks to Carl about a big and somewhat spontaneous purchase: another house!
How Carl found a good deal in a crazy market
What Carl is going to do with the house
Why Carl isn't going to fix this one up himself
Are you in the area and want to help? Leave a comment on YouTube or send Carl an email: milehighficlub@gmail.com
Links
Mile High FI Podcast
Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network
2022-06-1021 minMile High FI PodcastCarl at Tesla for the Cyber Rodeo | MHFi 067Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor!
Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video
Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days
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2022-04-1525 minMile High FI PodcastCarl at Tesla for the Cyber Rodeo | MHFi 067Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor!
Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video
Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days
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2022-04-1525 minMile High FI PodcastCarl at Tesla for the Cyber Rodeo | MHFi 067Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor!
Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video
Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days
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2022-04-1525 minMile High FI PodcastWho is Carl Jensen? MHFi 051Doug interviews Carl. It was originally recorded in early 2020 for Doug’s podcast. So you’ll get to hear one of the first long conversations they ever had.
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2022-02-181h 10Mile High FI PodcastWho is Carl Jensen? MHFi 051Doug interviews Carl. It was originally recorded in early 2020 for Doug’s podcast. So you’ll get to hear one of the first long conversations they ever had.
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2022-02-181h 10Mile High FI PodcastWho is Carl Jensen? MHFi 051Doug interviews Carl. It was originally recorded in early 2020 for Doug’s podcast. So you’ll get to hear one of the first long conversations they ever had.
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2022-02-181h 10Mile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A Panel | MHFi023Hold onto your hats, friends! Things are off the chain this week – not only is this a surprise bonus episode, we are also coming at you with the undisputed king of the FI movement: Mr. Money Mustache.
This episode is a recording of a Q&A that took place at The Extraordinary Event put on by our last guest – Alan Donegan! The Q&A covered a range of topics, but here are a few highlights:
When Pete started Mr. Money Mustache, did he expect it would be the phenomenon that it is?
Alan, Carl, and Pete discu...
2021-09-2251 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A Panel | MHFi023Hold onto your hats, friends! Things are off the chain this week – not only is this a surprise bonus episode, we are also coming at you with the undisputed king of the FI movement: Mr. Money Mustache.
This episode is a recording of a Q&A that took place at The Extraordinary Event put on by our last guest – Alan Donegan! The Q&A covered a range of topics, but here are a few highlights:
When Pete started Mr. Money Mustache, did he expect it would be the phenomenon that it is?
Alan, Carl, and Pete discu...
2021-09-2251 minMile High FI PodcastMr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A Panel | MHFi023Hold onto your hats, friends! Things are off the chain this week – not only is this a surprise bonus episode, we are also coming at you with the undisputed king of the FI movement: Mr. Money Mustache.
This episode is a recording of a Q&A that took place at The Extraordinary Event put on by our last guest – Alan Donegan! The Q&A covered a range of topics, but here are a few highlights:
When Pete started Mr. Money Mustache, did he expect it would be the phenomenon that it is?
Alan, Carl, and Pete discu...
2021-09-2251 minMile High FI PodcastHow To Find A FIREy Partner | Mindy Jensen of Bigger Pockets | MHFi 004In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl’s wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl’s unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more.
Check out Mindy’s new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home.
Connect with Mindy Jensen
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★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★
Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500
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