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

January 24, 2023Why Do People Do Dumb Things? | MHFI 145
Doug chats with his friend, Dusti, about cognitive biases and behavioral economics.
They discuss how our financial habits are heavily influenced by emotions, and why we oftentimes spend money on unnecessary things.
Behavioral Economics
Why money is emotional

Buying more than we can afford

How group mentality affects our decision-making
Cognitive Biases
Availability bias

Confirmation bias

The struggle of having too many choices

The ostrich effect
Connect with Dusti on Instagram.
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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 - Intro
1:20 - Who is Dusti?
12:12 - Behavioral economics and the emotional side to money
18:11 - How you can support us
21:02 - Availability bias
23:10 - Confirmation bias and how society affects our buying decisions
29:39 - Is having fewer options better?
34:28 - People overvalue what they own
43:06 - Going along with everyone else
50:04 - Loss aversion
53:20 - The ostrich effect
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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 4 min
January 17, 2023The Personal Finance Podcast, Early Retirement, And Fat FIRE | MHFI 144
Doug and Carl interview Andrew Giancola, host of the wildly successful Personal Finance Podcast.
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Early Retirement
How to start on an early retirement journey

How much you should have saved by certain ages

How to create a bigger gap in income and expenses

The 3 Horsemen of the FI-pocalypse: housing, cars, and food
Making $100,000 A Year
How to get promoted

Doug and Carl's best tips for success on the job
Personal Finance Podcast
Goals of the show

Imposter syndrome

The meaning of wealth
Links
The personal finance podcast

Master Money

Mr. Money Mustache: The schockingly simple math behind early retirement

How you can support us
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Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Who is Andrew Giancola
5:10 - Time management
8:14 Andrew's corporate job
10:19 - Tips for approaching early retirement
15:06 - Andrew's beginnings
16:15 -Why retiring early is not for everyone
19:06 - Lifestyle inflation
23:18 - Splurging
24:14 - Andrew's take on frugality
26:16 - How much do you save in certain ages of life
32:15 - Income vs. expenses gap
38:54 - FI framework and how to get promoted
49:05 - Protecting assets
54:19 - Goals
55:39 - Imposter syndrome
59:00 - The meaning of wealth
1:00:19 - The perfect day

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
January 10, 2023Mr. Money Mustache on The Shockingly Simple Secret to Happiness (and maybe it’s not so simple) | MHFI 143
Doug and Carl interview friend, fellow Longmonster, and FIRE legend Mr. Money Mustache (aka Pete Adeney).
When Tim Ferriss interviewed Pete, they ended by talking about Pete’s desire to own a local community gathering space. This is the jumping off point for the Mile High FI conversation.
But, they go a lot deeper too. No talk about index funds or the 4% Rule. That stuff has been covered.
Instead, this conversation is about happiness, journeys, and meaning.
Quick note: Do you enjoy Mile High FI? Do you hate it? Either way, supporting the show is a great idea! You will feel better about yourself. Also, Doug and Carl will be thankful to you forever. Maybe even longer.
MMM HQ Coworking
How Pete and Carl came to own a coworking space

What happens at HQ

Is HQ a coworking space or social club?
Happiness
The real goal of Mr. Money Mustache (it’s not moneymap)

What is happiness?

The factors that lead to happiness

Journey versus goals
Pete’s perfect day
Links
Support Carl and Doug: Buy Me A Coffee

Pete on other Mile High FI episodes
Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A Panel | MHFi023

Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces and Waffles on Wednesday | MHFi 042

Mr. Money Mustache on Get Smart With Money Netflix Documentary w/ John & Kim | MHFi 115

Pete on The Tim Ferris Show

MMMHQ: The Mr. Money Mustache Coworking Space

Pete speaking at World Domination Summit

Andrew Huberman

Get Smart With Money

NoCo Mustachians Meetup Group
Some of our favorite interviews from notable folks in the community:
JL Collins: The Simple Path To Wealth

Paula Pant on Inflation

JD Roth: Get Rich Slowly

Money Honey Rachel Richards

Mad FIentist: Post FI Life

How To Money
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]

0:00 - Intro
1:53 - How Carl met Mr Mustache
11:12 - Who is Mr Mustache?
17:30 - Carl's real estate story
21:20 - The coworking space and its unexpected benefits
27:38 - Happiness
31:40 - Can success sometimes make you miserable?
36:20 - The Mr Mustache blog
38:49 - Self-improvement, gratitude and self-control
46:12 - Factors that lead to happiness
54:56 - Pete's Netflix documentary
57:33 - The Tim Ferriss show
1:0:22 -Removing negativity from your life
1:6:33 - Happiness and FIRE
1:15:51 - Struggles
1:20:16 - Making plans
1:22:20 - Why doing the hard stuff makes your life better
1:26:41 - Public speaking and anxiety
1:28:56 - Taking the easier route
1:33:25 - Cheese, FI and more
1:36:15 - Goals
1:39:40 - Reflecting on the journey
1:42:22 - Pete's perfect day
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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 50 min
January 03, 2023Goals and Resolutions with J.D. Roth | MHFI 142
J.D. Roth is guest hosting this tangent filled episode. Doug and J.D. start talking about reflecting on the past year, goals, and New Year Resolutions. Then, they quickly digress. They end up talking about
NOT setting goals

Goals versus systems

Doug doesn't do resolutions

J.D. wants to get into better shape
Check out the other episodes with J.D.:
Having Enough and Lack of Ambition - MHFi 134

J.D. Roth on Mile High FI - MHFi 127
Follow J.D. here:
J.D.'s work about personal finance, Get Rich Slowly
J.D.'s Personal Blog
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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 13 min
December 31, 2022 Mile High FI Year End Announcements - Bonus Episode
There are a few changes coming for the Mile High FI Podcast in 2023. Doug shares the details in this bonus, year end episode.
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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.**
8 min
December 30, 2022 End Of Year Fitness Update | MHFI 141
Carl and Doug talk about fitness and health, two of their favorite topics. They talked fitness a few times this year already, so they wanted to wrap it up and make some declarations for next year.
Other Fitness episodes:
MHFI 091 Summer Fitness Update
MHFI 078 with Jake Simon
MHFI 064 with Brittany Dunn
MHFI 063 Losing 10LBS of Ugly Weight
MHFI 045 Fitness Plan for 2022
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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.**
21 min
December 27, 2022What We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140
Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug ([email protected]) or Carl ([email protected]).
Rakesh asks about FI friends

What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they've surpassed their money goals

Ashwini is unsure about his retirement
Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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.**
30 min
December 23, 2022Carl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139
Doug and Carl talk about crab bags, grab bags, and what's been going on in their lives:
Doug scores $300 from Chase

Carl's misadventures in rush-hour traffic

Doug's pursuit of happiness

Carl's house project

Doug's fancy dinner

Carl's upcoming retirement (for real this time)
Links
We recommend these books.

Thomas DeLauer | Executive Body and Business Coach

Rich living on less money - How to Money
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton or make a one-time donation.
-
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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.**
43 min
December 20, 2022Decompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138
Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl's lack of slowing down.
Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments
David's military career

Vanderbilt

Real estate

Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache
Exercise And Health
David's crazy diet

Pull-ups

Carl's challenge to Doug

Why social media sucks
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) - Fiology

EconoMe Conference - March 17th-19th, 2023

Camp Mustache
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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 21 min
December 16, 2022End of Year Moves | MHFI 137
Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies.
Why you should review your investments and allocations

Budgets and spending

401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines

An important solo 401(k) IRS filing
If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love:
Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen
Links
Brian Feroldi on Twitter

Michael Kitces on BP Money
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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!
Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation.
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: [email protected] or [email protected]
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the links to find out how:
https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi
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.**
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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…