Mile High FI Podcast

By Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl JensenSociety & Culture Business Investing Careers

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Mile High FI Podcast episodes

August 15, 2023CampFI LIVE Week 1 | MHFI 175
Doug and Carl answer a potpourri of audience questions at CampFI Rocky Mountain with help from Becky Heptig (Catching up to FI) and Mark Trautman (Mark’s Money Mind).
Best place to invest money in today’s environment?

Best budget travel places?

How to find your niche in the podcast world?

What is a failure you experienced?

What caused dinosaurs to become extinct?

At what point in a relationship do you start having financial conversations?

What’s better - increasing income or decreasing expenses?

Who should pay for the first date?

How to date while FI?

What sets your podcast apart?

What do you wish for your podcast audience to do better?

How do you keep your podcast from becoming an echo chamber?

Best first credit card?

Who has experience with whole life insurance/infinite banking?

Where can I find a financially independent man/partner?

Withdrawal frequency with 4% rule?

What would you improve about the FI community?

What’s the craziest financial mistake you’ve seen someone make?

Best type of property to invest in?

What was the pivotal moment in your FI journey?

Is FI a fad or does it have staying power?

What is the best way to increase your rental income?

Adding children to parents’ insurance policy?
Do you have a question that you want answered? If so, you can email us or head over to Buy Me A Coffee where you can also support the show.
Links
CampFI

Catching up to FI

Mark’s Money Mind

Mr. Money Mustache

ChooseFI

Jacob Lund Fisker

Ramit Sethi

Econome

FI Freedom Retreat

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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0:00 Introduction
2:05 Budget travel
9:36 Finances in relationships & dating
16:00 Podcast questions
23:33 FI community improvements
30:53 Is FI a fad?
38:30 Mark’s fun bucket
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49 min
August 08, 2023"Revoke My FI Membership Card!" - Amberly Grant | MHFI 174
Doug and Amberly chat about key tenants of Financial Independence, shifts in the community over the years, and how each of them have “failed” in different FI-related areas (along with some successes). Amberly also shares details of an upcoming FI cruise!
Change in FI philosophy from a focus on saving to spending & living a fulfilling life.

Doug & Amberly’s FI failures: credit card points/travel rewards, budgeting & tracking expenses, 4% rule, optimizing contributions to retirement accounts, savings rate, frugality, whole life insurance, house hacking, college degrees, travel, buying a new home,

Success with mindful consumption

Amberly’s experience with CNBC & dealing with early retirement critics
Trying to maintain your FI Membership Card? One way to do this is by supporting us at Buy Me A Coffee. (Disclaimer: No actual membership card will be provided)
Links
Mad Fientist

ChooseFI Travel Rewards

The Fioneers

Mark’s Money Mind

Fincon

Amberly on CNBC

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
Connect with Amberly Grant!
AmberlyGrant.com

FinTalks

Instagram

Facebook
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The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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0:00 Introduction
1:56 FinTalks cruise
7:57 Shifts in the FIRE community
14:52 Failure #1: Travel rewards
22:42 Failure #2: Budgeting & expense tracking
35:38 Failure #3: 4% rule
38:37 Failure #4: Optimizing retirement contributions
46:15 Failure #5: Savings rate
48:25 Failure #6: Frugality
1:00:40 Misc failures & mindful consumption
1:09:35 Criticism of early retirement
1:18:20 Soundcheck - Hot sauce
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1 hr 25 min
August 01, 2023All the Hacks - Chris Hutchins | MHFI 173
Doug and Carl talk to Chris Hutchins about life hacks, optimization, and key takeaways/changes driven by the book “Die with Zero”. Chris also discusses his podcast “All the Hacks” and his plans to further evolve the brand.
Chris’s passion for digging deep into content that interests him

Taking “All the Hacks” from not only a podcast, but to a platform that builds community through a membership program (dubbed the “AAA for our generation")

Misconceptions about life hacks - looking for shortcuts vs. putting in the work for better outcomes

“Die with Zero” takeaways - maximizing life vs. net worth, time bucketing, providing inheritances before death
One of the best hacks is supporting Mile High FI. Come on over to Buy Me A Coffee to start optimizing your life today!
Links
Chris Hutchins:
All the Hacks

All the Hacks Membership

Bill Perkins episode

Arthur Brooks episode

Ramit Sethi

Tim Ferriss

Playing with Fire movie

Rich Roll, Why You Shouldn’t Hack Your Life

Bill Perkins, Die With Zero

Trust & Will

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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0:00 Introduction
1:49 Ramit Sethi
7:18 Building the podcast
14:34 Chris’s origin story
24:22 Optimization failures
33:24 “Die With Zero” takeaways
44:48 Estate planning
50:09 Chris’s favorite episode & hack
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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.**
58 min
July 25, 2023Time Bucketing vs Bucket Lists | MHFI 172
Inspired by the book Die With Zero, Doug and Dusti discuss buckets lists & time buckets and provide personal examples/goals from their own lives.
Definition of bucket lists and time buckets

Doug & Dusti’s backgrounds, life expectations, goals, and personal time buckets by decade.

Bucket planning - with a partner vs. alone, need for flexibility
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Links
Bill Perkins, Die With Zero

Stanford Definition of Bucket List

Business Insider Definition of Time Buckets

Peter Attia, Outlive

Leckerlee Cookies

Oliver Burkeman, Four Thousand Weeks

Thom Lafond

Connect with Dusti:
Instagram

Facebook

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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0:00 Introduction
7:01 Bucket lists
15:38 Time buckets
21:17 Doug & Dusti’s background/life expectations
34:14 Impact of activity & fitness
45:00 What’s in Doug & Dusti’s time buckets
55:43 Planning
1:06:35 Soundcheck - Dancing Doug
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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.**
1 hr 14 min
July 18, 2023Pursuing FI & Professional Identity Struggle | MHFI 171
Doug and Carl talk about a case study submitted by New Jersey Steve! It turns out that Steve is doing really well, but could still use some gentle nudges.
Steve’s money situation (he’s doing really well!)

Should Steve take the new job?

Identity and purpose after leaving work

Leaving money on the table
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Links
Doc G’s book: Taking Stock

Nate Bargatze - Worst time traveler

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:23 TV show recommendations
8:49 Steve’s questions & initial analysis
14:02 Identity crisis
24:54 Squandering opportunities
33:32 How to make a decision
38:05 Value of time vs. money
43:17 Final thoughts
48:56 Soundcheck - Egyptologist
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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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.**
54 min
July 11, 2023Doug the Stoic | MHFI 170
Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoic ways.
Carl tells the story of the troll

Does Doug consider himself to be stoic?

You don’t matter

The traffic situation that makes Doug mad
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Links
Jocko podcast: Are the insults about you true?

Mr. Money Mustache on BiggerPockets Money

Derek Sivers

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.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Whiskey
8:34 Doug’s Stoicism journey
15:16 Handling criticism
24:33 Letting go of stress & anxiety
32:46 External validation
39:27 Carl’s Stoic aspirations
44:33 Lowering stress by doing less
52:45 Soundcheck - Writer’s retreat
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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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.**
59 min
July 04, 2023Unraveling the 4% Rule: Is it Time to Retire? | MHFI 169
Doug and Carl talk about Craig’s money situation.
4% Rule. Yet again.

Craig is KILLING it. He REALLY needs to quit.

Navigating the ACA.

What to do with yourself in retirement.
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Links
Die With Zero

Arik Peterson

Health insurance: Carl and Mindy used this free service to find an ACA plan. It worked great! The service gets paid by the insurance company for the referral.

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Lazy book ideas
9:20 Craig’s questions & initial analysis
16:55 Die With Zero
26:22 Healthcare
30:12 How to fill the time
39:38 Final advice
46:25 Soundcheck - Hydration

Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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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.**
50 min
June 27, 2023Van Life: Hitting the Road with Teri Slater | MHFI 168
Living in a van down by the river used to be for the destitute. Now, all of the cool kids are doing it. Doug and Carl talk about van life with Teri Slater, a Longmont local and friend. Teri is a financial expert with a remarkable story. She got out of 200K in debt, having some very difficult conversations along the way with a spendy partner. Now, she’s building a van to begin the next journey of her life.
Getting out of big debt

Choosing a van

Van conversions

Road trips

Starlink satellite internet

Eating healthy on the road

Full costs revealed
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Links
Teri’s Instagram

Van Life Academy

Harvest Hosts

Boondockers Welcome

Trusted Housesitters

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Intro to Teri Slater
5:11 Getting out of debt
9:49 Van build out
20:50 Planning where to go
25:39 Starlink
31:58 Daily routine & organization
36:57 Eating on the road
40:43 Van life expenses
48:50 Reflections & perfect day
54:10 Soundcheck - Omaha
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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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.**
58 min
June 21, 2023I Will Teach You to be Rich Ep 108 - Behind the Scenes | Bonus | MHFI 167
Carl and Mindy were on Ramit Sethi’s podcast. Why? How? When? Doug gets answers.
Why do this?

What was the experience like?

Stop using the word “optimization!”

Surprising advice

Changes
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Links
I Will Teach You To Be Rich Episode 108: “We achieved FIRE with $4.3M. Why can’t we enjoy it?”

Ramit on Mad FIentist

Support Mile High FI

Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post.

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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0:00 Introduction
1:51 Why go on Ramit’s podcast?
6:15 What the experience was like
13:40 Issues to solve
19:37 Key takeaways
27:38 Small steps towards change
35:46 “Die With Zero” criticism
42:08 Impact of the interview
50:30 Podcast takeaways & tips
56:40 Cleaning
1:02:20 Soundcheck - Costco grand opening
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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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.**
1 hr 6 min
June 20, 2023Entrepreneurship: From Mac & Cheese to Fintech | MHFI 166
Doug and his co-host Amberly chat with Chen-Chen Huo, co-founder of a banking startup called Nexus. Chen-Chen has a very interesting path as an entrepreneur, working first in the mac & cheese business before moving into fintech. Nexus has some cool, disruptive ideas, such as providing users the ability to invest their full balance to earn market returns, with the idea that your bank account should be earning money for you and not the bank.
Choosing entrepreneurship vs. a safer route

Risk avoidance/risk tolerance

What enabled risk-taking & runway for growing a business

Building a good team

Goals at Nexus and how it works

And of course, Mac & Cheese
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Links
Nexus

Nexus on TikTok

Nekus on Instagram

Econome

Doug’s site

Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
Connect with Amberly Grant!
AmberlyGrant.com

FinTalks

Instagram

Amberly on Facebook
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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.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Build-your-own mac & cheese (MAC’D)
7:19 Amberly & Chen-Chen at Econome
13:47 Chen-Chen’s financial upbringing
20:07 Entrepreneurship & risk-taking
28:57 Nexus - revolutionizing banking
34:54 Comparing food industry vs. fintech
41:11 Building a good team
46:02 Accountability
50:25 How Nexus operates
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
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Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
[email protected]
**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.**
1 hr 1 min

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Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Mr. Money Mustache talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they…