
Mile High FI Podcast
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
Latest episodes

Dec 27, 2022 • 30min
What We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140
Doug 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
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Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 43min
Carl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139
Doug 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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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 20min
Decompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138
Doug 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-19th, 2023
Camp Mustache
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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 email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 16, 2022 • 30min
End of Year Moves | MHFI 137
Doug 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 Club – It’s our email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 19min
Taylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards - Money Honey | MHFI 136
Doug 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 Passive Income Starter Kit
Book Launch: How to Write, Market & Publish Your First Bestseller in Three Months or Less AND Use it to Start and Grow a Six Figure Business by Chandler Bolt
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
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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 email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 9, 2022 • 28min
How To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135
Doug 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 email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 6, 2022 • 1h
Having Enough and Lack of Ambition | MHFi 134
J.D. Roth joins the show to talk about ambition. Doug and J.D. talk about lacking ambition, entrepreneurship, having enough, and life in general.
Read the post J.D. wrote about ambition: A man of no ambition
Read more of J.D.'s work about personal finance: Get Rich Slowly - Personal finance that makes sense
J.D.'s Personal Blog: Foldedspace
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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 email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Dec 2, 2022 • 37min
Early Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133
Doug 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
Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out!
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Nov 29, 2022 • 37min
Is COAST FI the BEST Way to FIRE?? Mailbag | MHFI 132
The mailbag fun continues with this episode. Here's what we tackled this time:
Carl: what should Doug work on?
Doug: what should Carl work on?
What is your take on CoastFI, and would you consider doing that if you could go back in time?
What are the deets on Carl's bidet?
Is a short-term or long-term rental better?
How do I improve my willpower?
Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out!
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Nov 25, 2022 • 32min
Traveling, Visiting Family, & the Holidays | MHFI 131
Carl and Doug discuss traveling to visit family, especially during the holidays.
Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out!
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
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.
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
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