Mile High FI Podcast

Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington
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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.

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    Irrational Money Fears, Discussing Work, & Early Retirement Routines | MHFI 263

    Doug chats with Producer Chris about a variety of topics including irrational money fears, why people commonly talk about their work in social settings, and what their day-to-day lives look like in early retirement. They explore common financial anxieties such as the fear of running out of money and how past experiences shape these fears. They share strategies for steering conversations away from work and towards more engaging subjects like travel and hobbies. Finally, they provide a glimpse into their daily routines, highlighting the freedom and fulfillment that early retirement and semi-retirement offers. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Mark Trautman on MHFI episode 260 New ChooseFI Local site ChooseFI Puget Sound Meetup, May 31, 2025 MHFI Etsy Store MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new 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 1:26 Fear of running out of money 8:56 Reacting to stock market volatility 15:01 Sequence of Returns Risk & flexibility 24:43 Why people talk about work 28:49 What else to talk about & complaining 33:27 Chris’s typical day 41:21 Doug’s typical day 49:12 Open time & Parkinson’s Law 56:27 Soundcheck – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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    Withdrawal Strategies in Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 262

    Doug and Carl chat about some questions that listener Austin submitted regarding early retirement and withdrawal strategies.  They explore the nuances of early retirement, discussing happiness, daily life, and responsible financial drawdowns.   They also address withdrawal strategies, including rental properties, index funds, automated transfers, tax optimization, health insurance, and how to handle Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 190 Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links “An Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences” on MHFI episode 257 Carla & Robert on MHFI episode 012 Arik Peterson on MHFI episode 090 Chris & Deb (Go Bucket Yourself) on MHFI episode 052 FI Calc Mad Fientist, Tax-Gain Harvesting Mad Fientist, How to Access Retirement Funds Early MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site 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 9:23 Post-FI life 18:58 What does FI look like? 27:05 Shifting interests 32:33 Passive income & rental properties 38:20 Index fund withdrawal strategy 45:30 Withdrawal amount 53:09 RMDs and tax strategies 1:03:51 Professional financial advice 1:13:01 Soundcheck – Paper notebooks

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    Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early - Mark Trautman | MHFI 261

    Doug and Mark Trautman discuss a listener question regarding whether it’s better to pay off a low-interest mortgage (2.5%) or invest the money instead.  They explore various strategies, including the psychological benefits of paying off a mortgage, the financial returns of investing, and a hybrid approach to manage risks.  They also delve into the historical behavior of the stock market and emphasize the importance of aligning investments with personal goals. Follow the link for more details including the original listener question and Doug’s Gemini Calculations: https://milehighfi.com/should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-early/ Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Connect with Mark: Mark’s Money Mind website Mark’s Money Mind podcast Mark discusses his 1st purchase of Berkshire Hathaway stock MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site 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 2:02 Laying out the financial details 8:14 Mark’s approach – The money tree 13:57 Downsides of Mark’s strategy 18:37 Doug’s approach & Gemini calculations 24:42 Eliminating downside & lowering uncertainty 31:14 Market volatility & historical context 38:23 Not always about maximizing returns 44:54 Soundcheck – Cleaning

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    Die With Zero (Non-Frugal) Spending - Mark Trautman | MHFI 260

    Doug chats with Mark Trautman about non-frugal habits and some recent “fancy” spending that both of them have indulged in.  They delve into the concept of easing away from frugality, the ‘fun bucket’ for guilt-free spending, and psychological tricks to spend more comfortably while also touching upon practical tips for managing money and making thoughtful spending decisions. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Connect with Mark: Mark’s Money Mind website Mark’s Money Mind podcast Kristen Knapp, FI Friends Travel Travel Hacking 101 on MHFI 258 Travel Hacking 201 on MHFI 259 MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site 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 2:06 The Fun Bucket 9:26 Upgraded dining 12:35 Cruising in style 18:56 Managing long trips 25:59 Higher-end music equipment 31:40 Flying in comfort 37:12 Travel hacking 43:46 Buying a new car 48:47 House purchase/swap 54:52 Mark’s Money Mind 58:22 Soundcheck – Landscaping & HOAs

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    Fly For Free 2 - Travel Hacking 201 - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 259

    Doug and Kristen continue their conversation about travel hacking (picking up from MHFI 258), this time moving on to more advanced techniques & tips.  They discuss credit card referral bonuses, maximizing redemptions, airline alliances, the intricacies of business credit cards, and the Chase 5/24 rule.  Kristen also emphasizes the value of using tools & apps for tracking and optimizing points. You can check out all of Kristen’s notes here: https://milehighfi.com/travelhacking/ Kristen’s credit card referral links – she gets points if you use any of the links and it’s a great way to say thanks! #1 Beginner Travel Credit Card Chase Sapphire Preferred (or Reserve) Business Credit Cards Chase Ink Business Cards More From Chase IHG One Rewards Southwest Rapid Rewards American Express American Express Gold Card American Express Green Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Capital One Capital One Venture X Capital One Venture Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Connect with Kristen FI Friends Travel website Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com Travel Freely App 10xTravel website 10xTravel Best Cards list 10xTravel Insiders Facebook Group Point.me Roame.travel Pointsyeah.com Credit Karma MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site 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 7:54 Understanding referrals 15:01 Points redemption 23:41 Airline alliances 29:20 Business card...

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    Fly For Free - Travel Hacking 101 - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 258

    Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles.  Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips for utilizing various travel apps. You can check out all of Kristen’s notes here: https://milehighfi.com/travelhacking/ Kristen’s credit card referral links – she gets points if you use any of the links and it’s a great way to say thanks! #1 Beginner Travel Credit Card Chase Sapphire Preferred (or Reserve) Business Credit Cards Chase Ink Business Cards More From Chase IHG One Rewards Southwest Rapid Rewards American Express American Express Gold Card American Express Green Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Capital One Capital One Venture X Capital One Venture Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) Connect with Kristen FI Friends Travel website Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com 10xTravel website 10xTravel Best Cards list 10xTravel Insiders Facebook Group Travel Freely App Michael Jackson, “Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site 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 12:17 Travel hacking basics 19:02 Maximizing points & miles 26:57 Credit card...

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    Money & Happiness, Inflection Points, Frugal Habits BONUS | MHFI 257.5

    This is a Bonus episode with producer Chris! We talk about: the correlation between happiness and income key inflection points in their lives their spending habits on toys and experiences Doug also shares insights on Elizabeth’s retirement and its impact on their lives. Happiness Study Links: High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being – 2010 Study by Kahneman and Deaton Income and emotional well-being: A conflict resolved – 2022 Study by Killingsworth and Kahneman and Mellers Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! MHFI Facebook group Help Doug publish more shows by supporting at Buy Me A Coffee. See other sponsors and affiliate partners, like Mint, Trust&Will, and Nectarine. Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com —- Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:55 Meet Producer Chris 03:07 Happiness and Income Studies 10:16 Inflection Points in Life 18:51 Toys and Spending 24:17 Guitar Trading and Financial Insights 25:27 Shifting Focus to Experiences 26:47 Balancing Material and Emotional Investments 28:53 Band Aspirations and Musical Gear 30:11 Reflections on Early Retirement 41:37 Frugal Habits and Financial Quirks

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    An Introvert's Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences | MHFI 257

    Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others.  They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators.  They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exit interactions, maintaining self-care during events, and the importance of not overextending oneself. This episode is brought to you by GhostBed.  Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it!  Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you.  Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo.  Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife.  It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone.  If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show. Looking for help with your estate plan?  Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills.  For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started.  We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up.  Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill Need a fee only advisor?  Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice.  Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up.  Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/nectarine Help Doug pay for all the stickers that he’ll be handing out at EconoMe by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee. Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) EconoMe Conference CampFI ChooseFI Local Groups Brad Barrett/ChooseFI FinCon Camp Mustache Charles Duhigg, “Supercommunicators” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Carl Jensen Brian Feroldi Joe Saul-Sehy/Stacking Benjamins Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache

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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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