154 episodes
Mile High FI Podcast Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington
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4.6 • 81 Ratings
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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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Telling non-FIRE People About FIRE With Justin Robbins | MHFI 153
Doug and Carl talk to Longmontian Justin Robbins about how to broach the subject of FIRE with other humans (and if it’s even a good idea)!
Background
Childhood
How Justin turned getting laid off into a great experience
Discovering FIRE
Telling non-FIRE people about FIRE
Carl is a FIsplainer
How Justin quit his job
Why are American identities so tied up in work?
Is FIRE a cult? And will it ever be mainstream?
Justin’s biggest challenge in retirement
Why Carl thinks FIRE is the best life hack ever
Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Is “love” too strong of a word? Good news! You can still support us.
Links
Justin's Instagram
Justin's Youtube Channel
Justin's TikTok
Justin's Twitter
Longmont's Tower of Compassion
Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post.
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-shorts & 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 Intro
2:17 Justin's background
8:17 Discovering the FIRE movement
15:15 Thoughts on retirement and going back to work
19:17 The importance of having a supportive partner
22:23 Telling non-FIRE people about FIRE
24:31 Misunderstanding FI
26:32 The ''What do you do for work?'' question
32:18 Should we bother telling other people about FIRE?
36:59 Is the FIRE community a cult?
38:20 Why FI will never be mainstream
43:45 Advice for approaching early retirement
45:36 Exercising your mind
47:00 Hiking
49:54 The impact of inflation on early retirement
53:51 Lessons and challenges
59:21 Why FIRE is the best life hack
1:03:36 The perfect day
1:05:31 Where to find Justin on social media -
College, Coaches, & Kids: Answering Your Top Questions | MHFI 152
Doug and Amberly are back for another Mail Bag episode!
They answer your questions on a range of topics:
Funding children's college education
Hiring a (financial) coach
To have or not to have kids
Renting vs nomadic living
Starting a landlord journey
Should I max out my 401k or buy a house?
As a bonus, our hosts reflect on their personal goals by writing a letter to their future selves.
Links
Free Link to ChatGPT Cheatsheet
Video on ChatGPT to Descript
ChatGPT For Beginners
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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 Intro
3:39 What's Amberly been up to
7:20 What's Doug been up to
8:35 Chat GPT is kinda awesome
14:56 Funding kids' college tuition
30:09 Do you NEED a (financial) coach?
42:16 To have or not have kids
46:22 Buying a house vs living as a nomad
50:05 Starting a landlord journey
51:42 Should I max out my 401k or buy a house?
55:22 A letter to our future selves
01:01:38 How you can support us -
Power of Memory Dividends: Carl's $10,000 Purchase You Won't Believe | MHFI 151
Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase.
Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers
Memory dividends
Mindy approves
The Big Event
Philosophical Musings
What Doug thinks about all of this
What would Doug spend $10,000 on?
Stuff versus experiences
Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday
To budget or not to budget…
Staying thoughtful about spending
It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHIGHFI at checkout for a discount. See you in Cincinnati!
Links
The Webb Brothers Kickstarter
Maroon (perhaps the Webb’s greatest work)
Liar’s Club
In A Fashion
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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 Intro
4:59 Carl bought a concert
16:03 Thoughts on spending money on experiences
19:02 What would Doug spend 10k on?
21:55 More ideas
27:20 Stuff vs experiences
28:33 Do purchases ever become irrelevant?
35:13 Budgeting one crazy purchase per year
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Mailbag | MHFI 150
It’s another Mail Bag episode! Doug and Carl answer questions about
Umbrella insurance policies
Does the 4% Rule still apply in light of recent market declines?
Is it OK to own a Tesla? (and why is the FI community so judgmental?)
Coast FI
Reader case study: I’m a late comer to the FI movement
Send questions and comments for future Mail Bag episodes to doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com.
If you’re reading this, you must love the show. If you love the show, support us. Hey, we’d do it for you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHIGHFI at checkout for a discount. See you in Cincinnati!
Links
Mile High FI interview: David Baughier
Mile High FI interview: Jake Simon
Big ERN’s Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
Michael Kitces on the 4% Rule
S&P 500 PE Ratio
Death March to Financial Independence
MMM HQ Coworking
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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 Intro
1:20 Dry January recap
7:28 How you can support us
10:29 We got some interesting feedback!
12:36 What is an umbrella policy?
16:55 Does the 4% rule still make sense today?
25:57 Investing in a Tesla car -
Kids Are Really Expensive, Aren't They? | MHFI 149
Having kids is a lifestyle change that has a big impact on our finances. But how much does parenthood really cost?
In this episode, Doug and Amberly explore the expected and unexpected costs that come with having children. They talk about the importance of budgeting and share some tips on how to shop wisely for new parents.
The (unexpected) costs of having kids
Health insurance and dental costs
Schooling and tuition
Are human parents and dog parents alike?
The do's and don'ts of choosing a gift for new parents
Tips for navigating friendships as a parent
Amberly hosts FinTalks
Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Do you hate Mile High FI? Send us a large sum of money and we’ll quit! You win either way!
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHIGHFI at checkout for a discount.
Connect with Amberly Grant!
AmberlyGrant.com
FinTalks
Instagram
Amberly on Facebook
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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 Intro
2:41 Budgeting and planning for kids
7:57 Is having children similar to dogs?
10:31 The cost of having kids
25:05 Children and health insurance
32:29 Why kids' clothing is a terrible gift idea
36:33 As kids grow, so do their expenses
39:40 How to get free babysitting benefits
41:04 Why do parents count their baby's age in months?!
42:34 Schooling and tuition expenses
46:47 Navigating friendships as a parent
52:10 Amberly is on FinTalks
53:22 Fin Talk's retreat and Camp FI
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The Band is BACK Together! Random Show | MHFI 148
After taking a break, Carl comes back to catch up with Doug. Here is what they talk about:
Carl loses $2,000,000 (and is happy about it)
Doug’s health issues
Camp FI Southeast
Carl’s 3-day fast
No alcohol
Meet Doug and Carl: EconoMe and NYC
Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Do you hate Mile High FI? Send us a large sum of money and we’ll quit! You win either way!
EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHIGHFI at checkout for a discount.
Links
Downshift Financial
Mile High FI Interview with Chris Rusin, the Indiana Jones of FIRE
Mile High FI Interview with David Baughier
Mile High FI interview with Jake Simon
Logan Leckie
Doug's website - Check out the NEW Sleep Post.
Carl's blog: 1500 Days
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Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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 Intro
1:12 How you can support us
2:40 What has Carl been up to
9:00 Doug's health issues
16:07 Carl's been fasting
25:48 - What has Doug been up to/Dry January
43:19 - Carl's house updates
45:16 - Doug has a new tattoo
47:54 - Doug tested ChatGPT
55:40 Doug and Carl are at Econome!
Customer Reviews
Great "Post FI" Content
I'm a big fan of this show and have enjoyed listening to every episode from the beginning. The shows are a mix of light-hearted conversation and more serious discussion. I like the variety. You get to learn the hosts personalities and thoughts on a wide range of subjects, not just the typical "Financial Independence" content covered in many other podcasts. There are not many podcasts that cover subjects of interest to "Post FI" listeners, so if you are one then you will get a lot of benefit from this podcast!
Entertaining and fun banter w/educational content
Really enjoy listening to Doug and Carl on the mile hi podcast. Wish more shows can be this entertaining and light spirited. Yes - it’s a FI show, but the topics are always(ish) thought out, clear and fun to listen to. It’s the first podcast I listen to when shows drop 2x week. Keep up the good work guys. - Rich B
I’m a fan!
This is one of my favorite podcasts and to be honest I’m not sure why. I have nothing in common with the hosts (other than being financially minded) but I enjoy their banter, Doug’s sense of humor, and how much Carl loves his family. I feel like you never hear men talking up their wife and kids these days. Recommend!