Mile High FI Podcast Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington

Mindy and Carl catch up with long-time friend Brandon, the Mad Fientist, to discuss the balance between spending, saving, and maintaining happiness.  Brandon details his journey from extreme frugality to spending experiments to purposeful spending/spending for happiness.  He also discusses the indispensable role of personal development, the importance of experiences over possessions, and the influence of parenthood and life events in reshaping priorities.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 22 of the “Mindy on Money” podcast.
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Links

“Mindy on Money” Podcast

Website
YouTube Channel
Facebook Group
“Let’s Talk About Our Appearance on the Ramit Show” podcast episode


Mad Fientist

Website/blog
Music
Financial Independence Podcast
“Ramit Sethi – I Will Teach You to Be Rich” podcast episode
“Ramit Sethi – How to Spend (and Actually Enjoy It)” podcast episode
“How to Access Retirement Funds Early” blog post
“Happiness Through Subtraction” blog post
“Best Advice” pdf


Ramit Sethi
Elizabeth on MHFI Episode 212
FinCon
J. Money
Budgets are Sexy
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”

Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook


BiggerPockets Money podcast, “Ramit Sethi’s Money Advice for Couples: Live a Rich Life, Together”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days

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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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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
Hardc

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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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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**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.**
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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

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.
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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

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.
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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

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