The FIRE Movement is fraught with misunderstanding and confusion. In this episode, Carl and Doug talk about some of the misconceptions around FIRE.

★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★

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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.**

In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl’s wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl’s unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more.

Check out Mindy’s new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home.

Connect with Mindy Jensen

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Few topics in the FIRE community are more controversial than the 4% Rule. In this episode, Carl and Doug discuss the history of the 4% Rule, why the rule is great, why it sucks and how you should apply it to your own journey.

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★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★

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Carl and Doug interview JL Collins, author of the best-selling book, The Simple Path To Wealth.

You’ll learn how JL came to love index funds and why they’re so effective. JL shares an announcement for the first time ever.

Doug and Carl also talk about their plans for The Simple Path To Wealth musical and what kind of pizza JL prefers.

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Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500

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Carl and Doug talk about working with each other and why they’re doing the podcast.

Carl mentions a rowing machine from Amazon…though any model will do.

Doug was reading a Keith McCafferty book.

We record on a Zoom Podtrack P4.

★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★

Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500

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