Try Something That Terrifies You (like dancing! wait, what??) | MHFi 103
Doug and Carl talk about doing scary things and getting outside your comfort zone. Doug started dance lessons with his wife! And he found that terrifying.
Aug 19, 2022•29 min
Mile High FI Podcast
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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8 Things I've Learned After 5 Years of EARLY Retirement | MHFI 102
Carl discusses what he's learned in 5 years of early retirement The urge to make money Retire is a bad word The value of community Why planning is bad Redefining yourself The role of money Why FIRE is the best insurance policy Don't wait to live Links: 1500 Days to Freedom - Think different and escape the rat race.
Aug 16, 2022•43 min
The Day We Discovered FI | MHFi 101
Doug and guest host, Carla Cash, talk about the day they discovered FI. We talk about if it was a light bulb moment or a gradual shift in thinking. Carl was out on PTO — out sick or at the beach or something... Check out Pennies and Popcorn . (you can get to all the episodes here)
Aug 12, 2022•34 min
Post FI Life After 1 Year | MHFi 100
Doug and Carl interview Jenn and Scott about their first year of early retirement. COVID car trip How long does it take to decompress? New sleep habits Inflation Discovering FIRE Links: Home Life after Financial Independence - Post FI Life 42 Changes We Made After Discovering FI Afford Anything Choose FI Mr. Money Mustache...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Inflation - Are we doing anything different? | MHFi 099
Inflation is going crazy, so are we doing anything different? Carl was out sick, and he's nearly out of PTO days... Anyway, Carla from Pennies and Popcorn filled in. (you can get to all the episodes here)
Aug 05, 2022•23 min
Is $1.7M Enough To Retire? ... It's not so simple...| MHFI 098
In this episode, we talk to Steve, who recruited us to chime in on whether he is ready to retire. His net worth sits at about $1.7 million, including $30k in a college fund, $760k in brokerage accounts, $1.4 million in real estate, with about $900k in equity. He has eight rental properties that cash flow about $1,000 a month. Is he ready to pull the trigger? We go through his concerns and all the details.
Aug 02, 2022•49 min
Some Things We're Frugal About | MHFi 097
We explored a few things we get super frugal about, and discussed the limits of what we'll buy used and what we won't.
Jul 29, 2022•17 min
Joe Saul-Sehy at Mr. Money Mustache HQ | MHFi 096
Joe Saul-Sehy from the Stacking Benjamins Podcast stopped by to promote his new book: Stacked, Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Dopamine and consumerism What makes Joe's book unique in the FI space Why money is just the first step What is Joe's perfect day? Why the FI space is actually NOT saturated Why Joe wrote the book Check Out Joe's Book! Joe's Podcast: Stacking Benjamins...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Vacation, Slow Travel, & Dopamine | MHFi 095
Doug has a theory about how to make travel more enjoyable. Why vacations tire us out Dopamine overload? Stacking rewards Jocko Podcast 332: Andrew Huberman. Influence/ Ownership Over Your Physiological Psychological Being Huberman Lab
Jul 22, 2022•21 min
Doc G - What We Can Learn From The Dying | MHFI 094
Doug and Carl interview hospice physician Jordan Grumet about what we can learn from the dying. How Jordan learned about FIRE How a Camp FI changed Jordan's life Jordan's journey from Physician to Communicator What is YOUR true identity? What we can learn from the dying The Earn & Invest Podcast Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet Available 8/02 Ulysses Press: Official Book Trailer https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min
How We Do Net Worth Checkpoints and Track Expenses | MHFI 093
The market is down over 21% so far this year, so it seems like a good time to talk about how we track our net worth! We also talk tracking expenses and nerd out about spreadsheets. The Jensen Family Spending Spreadsheet
Jul 15, 2022•22 min
Germany and San Diego | MHFI 092
Doug and Carl discuss recent travels to San Diego and Germany. Carl's trip to Germany Would you like to touch my monkey? Mutant asparagus and sauerkraut madness Efficiency Doug goes to San Diego The "no car" experiment The local beer scene Doug and Carl want to live in San Diego Links sprockets germany's most disturbing videos https://www.instagram.com/braeugier/ All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) - Fiology...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Summer Fitness Update | MHFI 091
We check in on our fitness goals! Carl's recent 5K How vacation affects your fitness goals Carl loves bread Getting back on track Episode About Carl's Home Purchase
Jul 08, 2022•25 min
Cash and Your True Calling | MHFI 090
Doug and Carl talk to local FIREy friend Arik Peterson, the Grim Reaper of Mutual Funds. Arik's job working for the Dark Side (AKA: why mutual funds suck!) How Arik discovered FIRE Why a big pile of cash will empower you Why some people don't have one true calling SEPP basics and planning Links Live long Live often Animal Spirits Podcast Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network Mile High FI Podcast...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
All About Journaling with Amberly Grant | MHFI 089
Guest host Amberly Grant stopped by to talk about her journaling practice. We discussed travel journals, finance journals, and tips for people to get started journaling.
Jul 01, 2022•20 min
Does FIRE Lead To Happiness? It's Complicated | MHFi 088 (Rebroadcast)
Will a life of FIRE lead to happiness? Maybe. But it's not what you think. In this episode, Carl and Doug talk about what makes humans happy, how FIRE will (or will not lead to happiness), and the tumultuous tale of an early retiree.
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Would You Go Back to School? | MHFI 087
It's officially college week here at the Mile High FI pod. After last Tuesday's episode with Amberly Grant about whether college is worth it, this week we're kicking around whether we'd go back to school as adults. Guest host Carla Cash of the Pennies and Popcorn podcast stopped by to discuss. A few highlights of our discussion include: What did Doug and Carla like or dislike about college? What considerations would we think about in deciding whether to go back? The stigma of not going to colleg...
Jun 24, 2022•37 min
Is College Worth It? | MHFI 086
Guest host Amberly Grant stopped by to talk about academia and whether college is still worth it today. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Doug's and Amberly's college experiences The cost of college today Americans' emotional attachment to the "college experience" How much student loan debt is reasonable to graduate with Life without college Whether college will cost less if classes go virtual
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Misconceptions about FIRE | MHFI 085 (Rebroadcast)
The FIRE Movement is fraught with misunderstanding and confusion. In this episode, Carl and Doug talk about some of the misconceptions around FIRE.
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 38 min
The FIoneers | MHFI 084
Doug and Carl interview FIoneer Jessica about the slow path to retirement. How Jessica got on board with FIRE Is Coast FIRE the right way? The way we work is changing Designing a life you don't to retire from Why the journey should be as remarkable as the destination Links The Fioneers Avoid the "Death March" to Financial Independence thefioneers https://www.instagram.com/thefioneers/...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Carl Bought Another House | MHFI 083
Doug talks to Carl about a big and somewhat spontaneous purchase: another house! How Carl found a good deal in a crazy market What Carl is going to do with the house Why Carl isn't going to fix this one up himself Are you in the area and want to help? Leave a comment on YouTube or send Carl an email: milehighficlub@gmail.com Links Mile High FI Podcast Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network...
Jun 10, 2022•21 min
Mailbag! Portfolio Design, Rental Real Estate, and Rowing Machines | MHFi 082
In this mailbag episode, we tackle: Owning blue-chip stocks Owning tech stocks Rental real estate and why Doug shies away from it Carl's experience with a rowing machine Much more! Links: The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins | MHFi 002 JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr. Money Mustache HQ | MHFi 040 When Real Estate Investing Goes Terribly Wrong with JL Collins | MHFi 032 Freakonomics on Real-Estate Agents...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Should Mile High FI Continue? | MHFI 081
What were our goals with the podcast? Has Carl accomplished his? What about Doug? Is Mile High FI the best use of our time?
Jun 03, 2022•21 min
Rebel Entrepreneur (Alan Donegan) JOINS Mile High FI | MHFi 080
Big NEWS! Doug and Carl welcome The Rebel Entrepreneur, Alan Donegan to the Mile High FI Network! The background of Rebel Entrepreneur Why Carl and Doug want to work with Alan The Rebel Entrepreneur business model Success is proportional to discomfort
May 31, 2022•1 hr 7 min
How to Cope When Tech Stocks Take a HIT | MHFI 079
Stocks are down, especially tech stocks. Doug and Carl talk about their feelings and how they cope with losing money.
May 27, 2022•17 min
FI, Real Estate, & Fitness with Jake Simon | MHFi 078
Doug and Carl interview friend, neighbor, and FI enthusiast, Jake Simon. Investing – Why “Take Carl to Work Day” isn’t happening, despite Carl’s best efforts – How Jake overcame his fear of investing – Rental properties versus stocks – Leverage (Carl’s favorite topic!) Health – Jake’s routine – Longs Peak – Apple Watch – Sleep Links: FiDilettante Mad Fientist – Financial Independence and Early Retirement Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informati...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Sabbaticals vs. Early Retirement | MHFI 077
We’ve got a guest host this week! Carla Cash is the co-host of one of our in-network pods, Pennies and Popcorn. She stopped by to talk about the pros and cons of sabbaticals and whether to prioritize mini-retirements or full-blown early retirement. Here are a few highlights; Working for short bursts to fund an adventurous life Balancing a seize-the-day mentality with long-term needs A tangent into the cost of used pianos and guitars How long it takes to decompress after leaving a stressful job A...
May 20, 2022•33 min
Make More, Spend Less, Invest Wisely | MHFi 076
Doug and Carl interview Kyle Landis-Marinello, an all-around good human who likes Crocs. A lot. DIY suit jacket cleaning that did not go well Kyle’s dad is brilliant, just not with money Giving up big law money to do good Arguing a case in front of the Vermont Supreme Court in Crocs Socially responsible investing Kyle wrote a book Perfect day Links https://personalfinanceauthor.com/ pfauthor Sustainable investing funds| Environmental, Social, and Governance | Fidelity Spreading Financial Wellnes...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Live Q&A with Mr. Money Mustache and Alan Donegan | MHFI 075
This week, we are rebroadcasting one of our all-time favorite episodes with the undisputed king of the FI movement: Mr. Money Mustache. This episode is a recording of a Q&A that took place at The Extraordinary Event put on by Alan Donegan! The Q&A covered a range of topics, but here are a few highlights: When Pete started Mr. Money Mustache, did he expect it would be the phenomenon that it is? Alan, Carl, and Pete discuss what’s next for them Morning routines (or lack thereof) Internal b...
May 13, 2022•58 min
Rethink the Rat Race – Emily and James | MHFi 074
Doug and Carl talk to Emily and James from Rethink The Rat Race. The conversation starts when James and Carl remember the time they were accosted in Washington DC … James’ difficult childood Owning 5 cars. Simultaneously. How James discovered FI and then brought Emily onboard Why FI people may be healthier James’ and Emily’s new book: “The Dog Food Diet” Long versus short-term rentals The fast road to FI Why FI evangelism doesn’t work James’ and Emily’s perfect day Links Rethink the Rat Race htt...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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