Mile High FI Podcast Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington
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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.
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Mastering the Market, AI's Future with Brian Feroldi | MHFI 213
Doug and Carl chat with financial educator, investing enthusiast, and author Brian Feroldi. Brian delves into early investment mishaps, his investing philosophy (focusing on high-quality, long-term businesses), the significance of understanding the stock market & personal finance, and where to find new investing ideas. The group also discusses Warren Buffett & the role of dividend investing along with AI’s impact on productivity and stock market returns.
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If you’re looking for a crazy, high-risk/high-reward investment opportunity, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and invest in us!
Links
Connect with Brian:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter/X
LinkedIn
Brian’s YouTube Channel
Brian Feroldi, “Why Does The Stock Market Goes Up?”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Long-Term Mindset
The Motley Fool
EconoMe Conference
Robert Kiyosaki, “Rich Dad Poor Dad”
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook
Books by Jim Cramer
“Jim Cramer’s Mad Money”
Kindle
Hardcover
Audiobook
Audio CD
“Jim Cramer’s Stay Mad For Life”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Interactive Brokers
Berkshire Hathaway
Charlie Munger, “Poor Charlie’s Almanack”
Kindle
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My Wife Retired Early!!! | MHFI 212
Carl chats with Doug and his wife Elizabeth who recently left her career and retired early. Elizabeth discusses her introduction to Financial Independence and some of the skepticism she initially had while also walking through some of the specifics about actually leaving her job (making the decision, having a solid financial plan in place, and describing her last day at work). She goes on to share insights on adjusting to retirement, staying mentally active, societal perceptions of retiring early, the importance of finding joy outside work, and the importance of having a purpose post-retirement.
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Are you an early retiree looking for something to fill your time or to provide purpose? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us.
Links
Mr. Money Mustache
Bogleheads forum
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Mr. Money Mustache — Living Beautifully on $25-27K Per Year (#221)”
BiggerPockets Money podcast, Episode 153 with Bill Bengen
CampFI
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
1:58 Discovering FIRE
7:48 Good financial habits, tools, & practices
13:19 FIRE skepticism
18:49 Overcoming uncertainty & leaving work
23:34 Debate on the 4% rule
29:41 Working again after retirement
36:23 Pulling the trigger to actually quit
43:51 Single point of success
49:44 Last day of work & what happens next
54:48 Retirement worries
1:00:38 Telling friends & family about retirement
1:08:48 FI events & the perfect day
1:16:27 Soundcheck – Envelopes -
Evolution of FIRE and EconoMe 2024 | MHFI 211
Recorded in the hotel lobby on the last day of the EconoMe conference, Doug and Carl reflect on some of the presentations and conversations they had over the weekend while also providing their own insights & observations. They discuss various topics including: the evolution of the FIRE movement from its initial focus on accumulating wealth to its current emphasis on mental health and personal development, happiness, post-FI life challenges, and strategies for dealing with anxiety and negative thoughts.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Couldn’t make it to EconoMe this year, but still want to hang out with others in the FI community? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us.
Links
“Mindy On Money” podcast
Doug’s Podcast Accelerator
Doug’s SEO & Marketing Podcast, “Ranking Revolution”
EconoMe Conference
JL Collins
Katie & Alan Donegan
JD Roth/foldedspace
Meteorologist Kristen
Amberly Grant
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
1:52 Stress & anxiety
8:53 Removing the mask in retirement
12:11 Thoughts on post-retirement life
17:41 One-more-year syndrome
25:27 Happiness & confronting personal issues
29:09 Evolution of FI
34:47 Carl’s 3 tips (plus a bonus)
39:46 Podcast projects beyond MHFI
47:11 Soundcheck – Feeling tired -
Accidental FI, Early Retirement, & Subtle Art of Living FI - Bob Haines | MHFI 210
Doug and Carl chat with Bob Haines who is a well-known figure in the FI community due to his frequent attendance of various FI-related events such as FinCon, EconoMe, Chautauqua, and CampFI. Bob recounts his financial journey from initially finding FI through the Tim Ferriss podcast, to discovering that he was accidentally FI already, to transitioning fully into the world of early retirement almost five years ago. Bob also discusses the changes he’s seen in the FI community over the years and the power of FI events.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Haven’t been able to attend any FI events, but still want to hang out with others in the community? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us.
Links
Connect with Bob:
Instagram
Facebook
EconoMe Conference
CampFI
FI Chautauqua
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Mr. Money Mustache — Living Beautifully on $25-27K Per Year (#221)”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache, “The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement”
JL Collins, “Simple Path to Wealth”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
JL Collins
Chad Carson
Gwen Merz/Fiery Millennials
FinCon
Amberly Grant/FinTalks Cruise
Amy Minkley/FI Freedom Retreats
Fioneers/Slow FI Retreat
Kevin Ha, “How an Ebike Can Be the Best Investment You Ever Make”
Kevin Ha/Financial Panther
ChooseFI Local Groups
Joel & Matt/How To Money
Early Retirement Extreme
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine -
Random Show from EconoMe 2024 | MHFI 209
Recorded in the hotel lobby from the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati, Doug and Carl catch-up on various topics including: a recap of their recent visit to the Culdesac community in Arizona, thoughts on e-bikes & electric vehicles, Doug’s battle with pink eye, updates to their fitness routines, and Carl’s unfortunate Facebook incident. Doug also shares an exciting announcement about his wife’s upcoming retirement, providing insights into her journey from skepticism to embracing financial independence.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Couldn’t make it to EconoMe this year, but still want to hang out with others in the FI community? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us.
Links
EconoMe Conference
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache & Culdesac on MHFI episode 207
Culdesac
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
ChooseFI podcast, “Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner | Ep 480”
UC San Diego Health, “Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health”
Lex Fridman, “417 – Kimbal Musk: The Art of Cooking, Tesla, SpaceX, Zip2, and Family”
Diania Merriam on MHFI Episode 199
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
4:41 Impressions of Culdesac
10:29 Thoughts on e-bikes & robot cars
17:29 Doug’s courageous battle with pink eye
22:51 Carl’s new fitness routine
31:20 The Facebook incident
38:59 Elizabeth’s retirement: From Skepticism to FIRE
45:49 Carl’s haircut
49:41 Soundcheck – EconoMe opening party -
Telling People You're Retired or Wealthy | MHFI 208
Doug and Carl (along with special guest co-host Georgie the dog) explore the concept of stealth wealth. Each provides their personal money story & how much work it took to arrive at their current position, the pros & cons of sharing one’s financial status with others, and how this knowledge impacts social interactions & relationships. They also discuss giving and helping others responsibly, using wealth to support people in meaningful ways rather than in response to direct requests for money.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Are you retired or wealthy and need someone to share this information with, free from any awkwardness or judgement? If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee where you’ll find a safe place to share.
Links
CampFI
Mr. Money Mustache
FinCon
EconoMe Conference
“Mindy On Money” podcast
Dan Sheeks/Sheeks Freaks
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
3:29 Carl’s money story: From anonymity to viral fame
7:28 Doug’s money story: Staying modest & hustling hard
13:27 Sharing your financial status
19:51 FI evangelism
29:42 Impact of wealth on social interactions & relationships
34:04 Navigating the corporate world
43:24 Generosity & giving back
50:07 Soundcheck – Apple hat