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Mile High FI Podcast
Hosted by Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl Jensen · EN
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen 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.
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Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE | MHFI 305
Feb 300:57:22Tap to summarizeDoug chats with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) and Rusty about prominent themes related to Financial Independence found in popular movies & TV shows. They delve into iconic films such as “The Matrix”, “Office Space”, and “Fight Club”, extracting key FIRE principles such as anti-consumerism, the quest for personal freedom, and breaking away from traditional corporate paths. 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 uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Email Rusty: rustyfromco@gmail.com The New York Times, “How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank” BiggerPockets Money, “Is the FIRE Movement Dead?” Dave Ramsey, “Why the F.I.R.E. Movement Isn’t Sustainable” Ramit Sethi, “The Problem with the “FIRE” Movement” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — 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 3:24 The Matrix 10:44 Office Space 17:50 Parenting & keeping busy in retirement 26:58 Corporate 31:32 Fight Club 36:52 Reacher 42:21 Local Hero 48:33 FIRE backlash (teaser) 54:39 Soundcheck – Early retirement
Transcribe →Food & Cooking!! | MHFI 304
Jan 2701:15:17Tap to summarizeDoug chats with Rusty about one of their mutual passions: food and cooking. They each explore their food “origin stories”, discussing childhood memories and the evolution of their culinary interests. They touch on how food plays a significant role in their lives and walk through various food-related topics including favorite recipes, cooking styles, and essential kitchen equipment. They also discuss how cooking can be a meditative process, how food can help build community, and how it all relates to FI. 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 uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Email Rusty: rustyfromco@gmail.com Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — 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 1:31 Gourmet sandwiches & chili 9:13 Food origin stories 18:59 Cost of food vs. FI 25:07 Leftovers & meal-planning 31:03 Community & mindfulness in cooking 41:24 Recipes & exploring YouTube for inspiration 50:28 Essential kitchen equipment 57:36 Experimenting with eating out 1:06:12 Soundcheck – DIY guitar projects
Transcribe →Renovation vs. Rebuild - Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303
Jan 2001:06:13Tap to summarizeDoug 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. Does “MHFI After Dark” sound intriguing? Yeah, we thought so. Come check out exclusive new content here: https://milehighfi.com/onlyfans Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Email Rusty: rustyfromco@gmail.com Carl Jensen/1500 Days to Freedom Leif Dahleen (Physician on FIRE) on MHFI episode 112 Buy, Borrow, Die discussion on MHFI episode 252 Mindy & Carl on Ramit Sethi’s “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” Philosophy & ethics discussion on MHFI episode 298 MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — 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 1:31 Carl’s home building journey 8:10 Unique systems & building challenges 15:41 Financing with the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy 24:09 Rusty’s renovation stories 30:25 Balancing joy & investment 38:58 Downsizing dilemmas 44:03 Different places in different stages of life 51:46 Second homes 59:24 Soundcheck – Taco Bell
Transcribe →A Slacker’s Guide to 12 Years of Early Retirement - Kevin Sebesta | MHFI 302
Jan 1301:21:46Tap to summarizeDoug chats with Kevin Sebesta, a self-proclaimed “high-achieving slacker”, about lessons learned from 12 years of early retirement. Kevin discusses the importance of building a supportive community, how living child-free influences lifestyle choices, the concept of a “Fun Bucket” for guilt-free spending, the balance between optimizing finances & enjoying life, and how curiosity drives his fulfilling retirement. 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 uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Connect with Kevin: Email: kevin@rockretirementclub.com Blog: http://www.lifeinfire.com/ FI Friends Travel Rock Retirement Club Mark Trautman/Mark’s Money Mind Amy Minkley/FI Freedom Retreats CampFI Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Retirement and IRA Show Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Jordan Grumet on MHFI episode 249 Cody Garrett & Sean Mullaney, “Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement” Kindle Paperback MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — 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 1:05 Journey to FI & travel adventures 7:28 Building community in retirement 12:30 Finding a FI family 18:02 Child-free lifestyle & estate planning 29:44 The Fun Bucket 36:41 Die With Zero & time bucketing 42:20 You are who you are 50:05 Adjustments in retirement 59:16 Ability of time & curiosity 1:06:40 Optimizing finances in retirement 1:14:06 Soundcheck – Marshall amps
Transcribe →The Search for Community & Identity in Early Retirement - Rebecca Herbst | MHFI 301
Jan 601:17:21Tap to summarizeDoug chats with Rebecca Herbst about her post-FI life including challenges of finding community & the right place to live, experimenting with increased spending, the mental shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, and the complexities of personal identity after leaving a career. Rebecca also discusses her work with Yield and Spread, a nonprofit promoting generosity in the personal finance community including a call to action and The FI-lanthropy Pledge. 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 uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Yield & Spread ChooseFI Episode 483, “Effective Giving Strategies for FI” The Fioneers, “Financial Independence Milestones that Actually Motivate” Scott Rieckens, “Playing With FIRE” Kindle Paperback Audiobook The Center For Midlife Success (formerly Joy Collective), “Annual Clarity Retreat” Cal Newport, “Digital Minimalism” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — 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 0:00 Introduction 3:10 Search for a post-FI home 11:23 Experimenting with increased spending 21:04 The role of financial advisors 29:21 Rebecca’s path to FI & bold career moves 37:43 Longmont vs. Salt Lake City showdown 46:12 Finding chemistry & community in Utah 52:52 Housing & lifestyle choices 1:00:59 Transitioning from career to early retirement 1:09:30 Laziness, productivity, & digital minimalism
Transcribe →Live Q&A at CampFI | MHFI 104
Aug 23, 2022Tap to summarizeThis hilarious episode is full of our typical shenanigans, but also some nuggets of wisdom! Carl and Doug were joined by Carl's wife, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets, and Rachel from Money Honey. The four of us fielded questions from the Rocky Mountain CampFI audience. A few highlights: How to chase FI with small children How to transition from being a small landlord to a big one Side hustles and self promotion Whether to take out a mortgage Investing in syndications Paying off students early versus investing How hard is the real estate license test Working towards FI or an interesting career Links: Bigger Pockets Money Honey
Transcribe →Go Bucket Yourself | MHFI 052
Feb 22, 2022Tap to summarizeDoug and Carl interview Chris and Deb from the Go Bucket Yourself podcast and blog. Recent adventures including pooping in the woods Why Chris and Deb started Go Bucket Yourself How to help others live their best life Limiting beliefs versus adventure How challenges make us better Out of state real estate investing Connection, growth, and adventure A perfect day Links Go Bucket Yourself Bigger Pockets Money Chris on Instagram Debbie on Instagram The Other Side of Perfect Obstacle is the Way Rich Dad, Poor Dad ____ ____
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