Mile High FI Podcast

Few topics in the FIRE community are more controversial than the 4% Rule. In this episode, Carl and Doug discuss the history of the 4% Rule, why the rule is great, why it sucks and how you should apply it to your own journey. Resources: Bengen and the Trinity Study Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario! Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500 *Affiliate link so we get a commission if you buy something.

Carl and Doug interview JL Collins, author of the best-selling book, The Simple Path To Wealth. You’ll learn how JL came to love index funds and why they’re so effective. JL shares an announcement for the first time ever. Doug and Carl also talk about their plans for The Simple Path To Wealth musical and what kind of pizza JL prefers. JL’s Blog The Simple Path to Wealth (on Amazon) JL on Twitter ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500 *Affiliate link so we get a commission if you buy something.

Carl and Doug talk about working with each other and why they’re doing the podcast. Carl mentions a rowing machine from Amazon…though any model will do. Doug was reading a Keith McCafferty book. We record on a Zoom Podtrack P4. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500 *Affiliate link so we get a commission if you buy something.