
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

Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 36min
What To Expect When You Retire Early (FIRE in 5 Months) [rebroadcast] | MHFi 123
Doug and Carl talk to "Lewis" and "Clark," a couple on the verge of early retirement. It's a rebroadcast from earlier this year, and one of the most popular episodes. This first-ever case study discusses how to successfully transition and live the FIRE life. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:
Setting priorities
Finding purpose
The value of routines
Why you shouldn't tell your friends about FIRE
How to manage relationships
Finding identity
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Links
Financial Advisor for Early Retirement - Downshift Financial
The Margin Loan: How to Make a $400,000 Impulse Purchase
Ratcheting The Safe Withdrawal Rate For Income Upside
Camp FI

Oct 18, 2022 • 1h
26-Year-Old Millionaire with 19 Streams of Income | MHFi 120
26-year-old Cody Berman stopped by to talk about how he's built 19 streams of income and how the Tim Ferris book The Four-Hour Workweek inspired him to get started on his entrepreneurial journey:
Why he left his only "real" job after 7 months
How a $50k cushion he saved helped him on his entrepreneurial journey
His real-estate investing strategy
How he discovered FIRE
His Podcast The FI Show
Will he ever stop working?
What is Cody's perfect day?
Cody's Podcast: The FI Show
Cody's Instagram
Cody's Printables Business (affiliate link)

Oct 14, 2022 • 31min
Credit Card and Travel Rewards | MHFI 119
Guest host Jake Simon stopped by to talk about hacking credit cards to get as many points as possible. We talked about how we use travel points, upcoming trips, and what cards we like.
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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

Oct 11, 2022 • 60min
Living Frugally To Beat Inflation | MHFI 118
Inflation is bonkers! Doug and Carl discuss their best tips for frugal living.
Time versus money
To beer or not to beer...
Bike or walk; just don't drive
Instant Pot beef brisket: fact or fiction?
DIY FTW!
Travel on the cheap?
Of friends and pizza ovens...
Links
Throw us a bone:
Mile High FI Collection
MMM HQ:
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Beer and your brain:
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86
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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

Oct 7, 2022 • 30min
Golden Handcuffs | MHFI 117
Guest host Jake Simon stopped by to talk about the golden handcuffs. We discussed the different types of golden handcuffs (like stock options that don't vest until after a certain time has passed) and how to avoid getting caught in the mental trap of working forever even if you're already FI.

Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
Doc G's Book Launch LIVE! | MHFi 114
Doc G (Jordan Grumet) stopped by the MMM HQ to talk about the launch of his book, Taking Stock. We talk about how money is just a tool and actually the easier part of the early retirement equation. We also discussed how to think about the other tools available to you when you're just starting out on a journey to FI, and how to find your identity outside of a profession.
Check Out Jordan's Book!

Sep 30, 2022 • 13min
Mr. Money Mustache on Get Smart With Money Netflix Documentary w/ John & Kim | MHFi 115
We 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 Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable
Paula Pant on Inflation
Inflation & How It Impacts FI | MHFI 044
Mad Fientist on Life After FI
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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
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Important Episode Details
1:55 Start Interview with John & Kim
2:19 How John & Kim Applied For the Doc
4:18 How their Families Reacted
5:38 Producer Goals & Money Stigmas
6:10 Carl's BIG Money Mistake
7:49 What Did Mr. Money Mustache Teach Them?
9:38 Why Did Mr. Money Mustache Do the Doc?
11:00 Carl Jensen on Community

Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
CPA Sean Mullaney and Solo 401(k)s | MHFI 114
Doug and Carl interview CPA Sean Mullaney. They talk about IRAs, 401(k)s, and Hawaii.
IRAs, 401(k)s, oh my!
- How Sean met his wife twice
- An overview of IRAs and 401(k)s
- What is a solo 401(k)?
- SEP IRA versus solo 401(k)
- Solo 401(k) mistakes
More about Sean
- Mullaney Financial
- Sean's new book
- Sean's best day
Links
Financial Planning | Mullaney Financial & Tax | United States
Solo 401(k) Book
Support Us!: Mile High FI Collection
Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Carl, Doug, and Mile High FI do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc., or their services.
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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

Sep 23, 2022 • 29min
The Power of FU Money | MHFI 113
We talk about F.U. money, why it might make you better at your job, and the power of having enough money to leave a job.
Jake Simon joins Doug as the co-host since Carl was out on PTO.
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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

Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 22min
Physician on Fire | MHFI 112
Doug and Carl talk to Leif Dahleen (aka the Physician On FIRE) about medical school, sunk cost, Fat FIRE, and cave men.
Carl talks about meeting Leif for the first time
Identity
Sunk costs
Discovering FIRE
Last day of work
FIRE life
Where is the FIRE movement going?
Giving back
Links:
Inception: When an Idea Takes Hold - Physician on FIRE
fatFIRE | Facebook
https://www.rootofgood.com
retireby40.org
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
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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