
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 15, 2024 • 45min
Living in Longmont: Community & Retirement Insights | MHFI 237
Doug and Dusti answer questions from the Facebook mailbag.
Chris
For Doug: I know this is a stereotypical interview question, but where do you see yourself in 5 years? With Elizabeth’s recent retirement and your continued involvement with the FI community, how do you see your life changing (or perhaps not) in the next handful of years?
For Dusti: How is retirement going? Any updates or new observations since you were last on the podcast?
Niel – I would be interested to hear more about your hobbies, even if you aren’t actively pursuing them at the moment. Homebrewing, cooking, BBQ, guitar, etc. Bonus points if you can relate it to FIRE but not necessary.
Erin – Does living in Longmont make it easier to retire and have a social group where people understand? Are you also experiencing people around you busier due to the cost of living?
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Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
Connect with Dusti:
Instagram
Facebook
Dusti on MHFI
Episode 172
Episode 178
Episode 223
Episode 224
Mile High FI Facebook Group
EconoMe Conference
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
ChooseFI Local Groups
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & 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
Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:25 Question – Where does Doug see himself in 5 years?
6:47 Time-bucketing travel experiences
13:14 Question – How is Dusti’s retirement going?
20:04 Sleep issues & strategies
25:17 Question – Doug’s hobbies
33:03 Question – Is it easier to retire in Longmont?
38:07 Question – Are people in Longmont busier?
41:50 Soundcheck – Bears

Oct 8, 2024 • 51min
The Crushing Cost of Conservative Retirement Planning with Jesse Cramer | MHFI 236
Doug chats with Jesse Cramer from “The Best Interest” blog & podcast about retirement planning. They discuss the impact of making overly conservative vs aggressive assumptions, exploring key factors such as investment returns, inflation, spending, tax rates, and social security. Jesse highlights the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance, leveraging third-party advice, and continuous learning to make informed decisions about financial independence and retirement.
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Links
Jesse Cramer, “The Best Interest”
The Best Interest, “The Crushing Cost of Conservative Retirement Planning”
Doug on “The Best Interest” podcast:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
FinCon
Michael Kitces
Jim Dahle/White Coat Investor
The White Coat Investor, “Michael Kitces on the State of Financial Planning”
ChooseFI
Joel & Matt/How To Money
Dave Ramsey
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & 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
Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:21 Transition from engineering to finance
8:47 Conservative retirement planning
12:55 Impact of conservative vs aggressive assumptions
18:34 Social security & spending in retirement
24:08 Healthcare expenses & how to make a plan
30:20 Understanding the risks of investing
35:52 Asset allocation & alternative investments
42:54 Identifying blind spots

Oct 1, 2024 • 46min
So Long for Now. Carl is Leaving... | MHFI 235
Doug 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.
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https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
Help us find a replacement co-host by contributing to our candidate search fund at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
“The Doug Show” podcast
CampFI
EconoMe Conference
ChooseFI, “Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner | Ep 480”
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
FinCon
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Bob Haines on MHFI episode 210
BJ on MHFI episode 217
Amberly Grant
Maggie Tucker, “Inside Out Money” podcast
Jesse Cramer, “The Best Interest”
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
5:14 Carl’s busy schedule & buyer’s remorse
12:47 Fitness update & sleep issues
20:48 Production/promotion regrets
27:59 FI burnout
30:20 Positive/memorable moments
35:20 Future of the MHFI podcast
39:58 Goodbye for now
43:23 Soundcheck – Exaggerating length

Sep 24, 2024 • 51min
Recorded in Full Self Drive in Tesla Model Y | MHFI 234
Join Doug and Carl as they embark on a road trip in Carl’s Tesla Model Y. In this episode, they discuss the state of their podcast, upcoming exciting series on happiness, and their plans for book writing. (Sorry about the audio! Doug sounds horrible, first time recording like this so I hope next time it’ll be better…)
The duo shares their personal experiences, insights on podcast growth, and humorous tangents.
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Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
EconoMe Conference
FinCon
ChooseFI, “Deep Dive: Roth IRA Conversion Ladder | Ep 503”
ChooseFI, “How and Why to Set up a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder”
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Jordan Grumet/Doc G, “The Purpose Code”
Kindle
Hardcover
David Goggins, “Can’t Hurt Me”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Stephen King, “You Like It Darker”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Jeremy Schneider on MHFI episode 122
Celeste Headlee, “Do Nothing”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
CampFI
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mark Trautman
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Recording in the Tesla
03:10 Podcast Stats and Listener Questions
06:50 Promotional Ideas and Merchandise
10:22 Book Writing and Future Plans
23:37 Elizabeth’s Retirement Update
26:23 The Impact of Moving and Influences
27:06 Upcoming Trip to Breckenridge
28:37 Tickleball and Brisket Adventures
30:34 Sleep Issues and Solutions
34:30 Workout Routines and Rest
41:59 Vitamin D and Health Insights
46:57 Final Thoughts

Sep 17, 2024 • 56min
Navigating the Journey to FI: Real Estate, Retirement, and Financial De-Risking | MHFI 233
Doug and Carl answer questions from the Facebook mailbag.
Akshay – I like the concept of giving money away, but I don’t want to die with zero. This is too close for comfort. I agree with helping out kids with their education, as long as they have skin in the game. I also agree with the idea of not wanting to wait until the end to pass your wealth onto your kids. It’s very much aligned with our life plans. However, I prefer to not die with zero, even though the book, by the same name, is nothing short of genius. Here’s why – say you give away all your money before you die and you need some or all of it back, you might need extra money based on your condition, health, other expenses for end of life, assisted living, etc
Branden – More stories of people who did it without rental real estate!
Angela – I’d like to hear about what to do in the last 5 years before retirement. Things like buffering HYSA, acquiring bonds (sell stocks or buy bonds outright?), health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, things I might want to consider before I quit my job.
Jon – Withdrawal tactics – from index funds to short & medium term living expenses or keeping a high interest account, etc
Chris – It’s been a little over 1 year since you & Mindy were on Ramit’s podcast. MHFI episode 167 provided a good recap where both of you discussed some changes you wanted to make. Can you provide an update and discuss any changes you actually made, what changes you still would like to make, and any challenges/struggles you’ve faced along the way?
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https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
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Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
MHFI Facebook group
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Darren & Jolene on MHFI episode 228
Bob Haines on MHFI episode 210
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
JL Collins, ““How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
JL Collins on MHFI episode 201
Arik Peterson on MHFI episode 90
Eddie & Travis/Downshift Financial on MHFI episode 024
Jeremy Schneider on MHFI episode 122
Go Curry Cracker, “The Path to 100% Equities”
Recap of Carl & Mindy’s interview with Ramit on MHFI episode 167
EconoMe Conference
Amberly Grant/FinTalks Cruise
CampFI
Tim Ferriss
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Question – Not dying with zero
6:01 Rental real estate
11:06 Question – Early retirement without real estate
16:13 Question – What to do 5 years before retirement?
23:14 Question – Withdrawal tactics
29:47 Question – Life since Ramit podcast
36:43 Carl’s future spending plans
42:21 Ramit’s advice not taken
46:45 Guitar aspirations
51:01 Soundcheck – A break from FI events?

Sep 10, 2024 • 47min
Consumerism Chaos: Car Prices, Fast Food Inflation, and Tipping Culture | MHFI 232
Doug and Carl chat about various aspects of consumerism including recent trends, rising costs, and the evolving culture of tipping. They discuss the rising cost of vehicle prices & financing, increasing cost of car insurance, the future of autonomous cars, and compare fast food & grocery costs over the last decade. They also delve into the confusing culture of tipping to debate proper etiquette and question when & how much to tip.
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Similar to autonomous vehicles, we believe the future of podcasting should be autonomous as well. Help us transition this show to AI & robots by supporting us at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Tony Seba
KBB, “When Will New Car Prices Drop?”
LendingTree, “Average Car Payment and Auto Loan Statistics 2024”
Statista, “Share of used and new vehicles with financing in the United States from 2017 to 2023”
Bankrate, “The true cost of auto insurance in 2024”
FinanceBuzz, “Is Fast Food Affordable Anymore? Here’s How Menu Prices Have Changed Over the Years [2024]”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Car prices & payments
8:07 The future of autonomous cars
12:46 Increasing cost of car insurance
17:04 Rising fast food costs
23:38 Impact of inflation on food & grocery purchases
26:45 Tipping culture: confusion & controversy
31:21 Expansion of tipping into more & more locations
39:28 Soundcheck – Mini fitness updates

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
$60k in Debt to Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 231
Doug and Carl chat with Dan Manwaring, a former medical device salesman, who transformed his life from being $60K in debt to retiring early and traveling the world. Dan discusses his professional journey, his approach to financial independence, and his unique travel experiences along with fitness routines, eating habits, and the importance of enjoying simple daily routines for overall happiness.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 130
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Unfortunately we still can’t find any breweries to sponsor us, so hopefully you can help us out instead over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Connect with Dan on Instagram
Mark Trautman
FI Chautauqua
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache, “Happiness is the Only Logical Pursuit”
“Playing with Fire” movie
Brandon Ganch/Mad Fientist
David Baughier on MHFI episode 138
Stephen Baughier/CampFI
Wait But Why, “The Tail End”
Huberman Lab
Peter Attia, “Centenarians”
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
2:08 Deep Sleep
10:05 Pharmaceutical & medical sales
15:12 Discovering FI
23:00 Challenges & reflections on the FI journey
30:04 Decompressing after retirement
36:42 Travel adventures
41:43 Spending time with family
47:09 Fitness & health
56:49 Keto & the perfect day
1:04:59 Soundcheck – Longmont breweries

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Time Share Pitches & FI-Centric Road Tripping | MHFI 230
Doug and Carl catch up to discuss their recent summer adventures. They discuss Carl’s FI-centric road trip & his future travel plans, Doug’s experience with timeshares, fitness routines while traveling, and an update on Doug’s back injury. And because this is a money podcast, they also touch on the current state of the stock market.
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Links
ChooseFI Local Groups
Physician on FIRE on MHFI episode 112
Physician on FIRE, “A Timeshare Presentation Survival Guide: Getting to No”
FinCon
Chris Hutchins, “My New Routine, Timeshare Pitches, and Podcast Plans for 2024”
CampFI
Matt & Joel/How to Money, “Should You Buy a Refurbished Phone?”
Mark Trautman
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
1:44 Carl’s recent road trip
5:59 Traveling less
10:20 Doug’s timeshare experience
17:58 Future timeshare research
21:22 The math behind timeshares
28:55 New member of the family
33:35 Voice-to-text woes
40:52 Doug’s back injury
44:43 Working out on the road
51:04 Current stock market volatility
57:08 Soundcheck – Summer heat

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 12min
Mr. Money Mustache on Simplifying Your Finances (Live CampFI) | MHFI 229
Doug and Carl answer a potpourri of audience questions at CampFI Rocky Mountain with help from Mark Trautman (Mark’s Money Mind), Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Travis Hughes (Downshift Financial), and Mindy Jensen (BiggerPockets Money/Mindy on Money).
On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy were you to see asparagus served in the cafeteria at CampFI?
What was the most embarrassing moment on the way to FI?
For Pete:
How do you navigate a complex case study – how do you look at it, and how do you simplify?
If we find ourselves in a really good situation it might be better to change the world a little bit while we’re still alive. Why do we have to wait until we’re dead?
How do you feel about asparagus?
Can you talk about your interest in coaching and why you enjoy it?
What has surprised you about post-FI life?
What is still on your bucket list to do post-FI?
As a recovering FIRED software engineer, I’m still too much into routines and planning. How do I introduce more spontaneity into my life post-FI?
What is your second favorite vegetable (besides asparagus)?
For Travis:
Is a Roth conversion considered earned income? Is it income that can be deducted for HSA, rental loss, other business loss, capital gain loss?
What is the weird habit you do in the bathroom that you don’t want anyone to know?
What percentage of assets should be in bonds vs stocks and when should you rebalance?
Why is Emma so awesome?
For Mindy:
What is your favorite part of CampFI?
Compare and contrast index funds vs real estate
Any interest in a new FI movement – Sasquatch FI (whereby you pursue FI to find a life dedicated to traveling the world in search of the elusive, enigmatic Bigfoot)?
FI has changed a little bit from the early blogging days, so how do you see it shifting with “Die With Zero”? How do you see the new wave of FI?
David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?
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Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
CampFI
Mark Trautman
Mark’s Money Mind website
Mark’s Money Mind podcast
Pete Adeney
Mr. Money Mustache blog
Instagram
Mr. Money Mustache, “Notes on Giving Away my First $100,000”
Mr. Money Mustache, “How to Give Money (and Get Happiness) More Easily”
Travis Hughes/Downshift Financial
Mindy Jensen
Email: mindy@mindyonmoney.com
BiggerPockets
BiggerPockets Money
Mindy on Money scholarship
Darren & Jolene/Dare to Draw Down
Maggie Gunther
Peter Singer, “The Life You Can Save”
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
JL Collins
FI Freedom Retreats
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Bob Haines on MHFI episode 210
Wim Hof
BJ on MHFI episode 217
Dan Sheeks/Sheeks Freaks
Early Retirement Extreme
Heavy Metal Money
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
3:35 Most embarrassing FI moment
10:26 Pete discussing Case Studies
16:50 Giving back with Pete
22:23 Post-FI life
28:03 Introducing spontaneity
34:08 Travis discussing Roth Conversions
41:42 Asset allocation & rebalancing
48:44 The Mindy takeover
55:18 Mindy comparing index funds vs real estate
1:02:58 New wave of FI

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 30min
Accidental FI at Age 45 & 48 - Darren & Jolene | MHFI 228
Doug chats with early retirees Jolene & Darren about their path to financial independence and early retirement. The couple shares their experience from 20-year careers in agronomy, high savings rates, and the impact of discovering the FIRE movement in 2018. They discuss life changes including downsizing possessions, international travel, utilizing the 72T rule to access retirement funds early, health insurance options, the benefits of South Dakota residency, and the importance of community.
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Do you believe community is important as well? If so, hang out with us in our Facebook group or over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Dare to Draw Down
CampFI
ChooseFI podcast
Doug’s other podcast, “The Doug Show”
Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn
The Authority Hacker podcast
Empower (formerly Personal Capital)
NewRetirement
Nectarine, Advice-Only Financial Advisors
“Playing with Fire” movie
Bill Yount/Catching Up To FI
Go With Less
Mark Trautman
Retirement and IRA Show podcast
MDsave
Escapees RV Club
EconoMe Conference
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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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-shirts & 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
0:00 Introduction
3:39 Discovering Financial Independence
8:44 One of these FIRE people
13:06 Obtaining the confidence to retire
21:14 Tracking expenses & asset location
26:15 Using a 72T in retirement
38:32 Transitioning into retirement & retiring to something
43:09 Hiking in Europe
51:46 Memorable meals & sleep while traveling
57:54 Downsizing
1:06:39 Implementing the 4% rule & changing expenses
1:14:13 Health insurance & South Dakota residency
1:25:49 Soundcheck – CampFI
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