Mile High FI Podcast

We catch up with 3 people from Get Smart with Money (on Netflix) about the documentary, why they did it, and what they learned. MMM HQ in Longmont, CO #mmmhq NoCo Mustachians  Meet Up (Longmont, CO)   Mr Money Mustache | Pete Adeney Appearances Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A MHFi 075 Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces | MHFi 042 (Hot Ones Inspired...) JL Collins Interv...

Doug and Carl interview CPA Sean Mullaney. They talk about IRAs, 401(k)s, and Hawaii. IRAs, 401(k)s, oh my! - How Sean met his wife twice - An overview of IRAs and 401(k)s - What is a solo 401(k)? - SEP IRA versus solo 401(k) - Solo 401(k) mistakes More about Sean - Mullaney Financial - Sean's new book - Sean's best day Links Financial Planning | Mullaney Financial & Tax | United States Solo 4...

We talk about F.U. money, why it might make you better at your job, and the power of having enough money to leave a job. Jake Simon joins Doug as the co-host since Carl was out on PTO. - 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 eve...

Doug and Carl talk to Leif Dahleen (aka the Physician On FIRE) about medical school, sunk cost, Fat FIRE, and cave men. Carl talks about meeting Leif for the first time Identity Sunk costs Discovering FIRE Last day of work FIRE life Where is the FIRE movement going? Giving back Links: Inception: When an Idea Takes Hold - Physician on FIRE fatFIRE | Facebook https://www.rootofgood.com retireby40.or...

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 Instagram Twitter Bengen  and the ...

Doug and Carl talk to a long-time friend of the show, JT. JT's education Striking gold in Big Tech Discovering FI and getting the partner on board Grocery store comparison shopping A very expensive trip Parents' influence Fitness Carl's hatred of running Links Mile High FI Collection The Earn & Invest Podcast Mad Fientist - Financial Independence and Early Retirement Franklin Barbecue | Austin...

We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn't as lazy as he might sometimes seem. Doug's Projects: Recharged Car AC Refrigerant Xeriscaping Carl's Projects: Too many to list ... rebuilding entire houses

Doug and Carl discuss fashion, starting with The Collared Shirt Incident. School fashion High-end trash Workwear Typical outfit Why dressing up is horrible Are nudist camps the answer? Links Doug's fancy hoodies: Melanzana Outdoor Clothing made in Leadville Carl's ubiquitous shirt: 32 Degrees Men's Air Mesh Tee 4-pack Mile High FI merch: Mile High FI Collection

Sometimes, purchases make us super happy! We talk about some of the best purchasing decisions we've made that actually had a tangible effect on our lives. Guest host Carla Cash from our network podcast Pennies and Popcorn stopped by for this one! Pennies and Popcorn Links: Sex and The City - Can The Rule of 37 Change Your Life? Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory - Childhood Jobs and The Value...

Doug and Carl talk to Katie and Alan Donegan about limiting beliefs. Show Notes What is Rebel Finance School? Why JL Collins thinks Rebel Finance School is the worst business model ever The top 4 limiting beliefs people have about money Why you aren't what you think How to overcome limiting beliefs Links Parrilla Don Julio Alan Donegan's Blog The Donegans

Guest host Carla Cash stopped by to talk about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. This book has resonated with so many people who have struggled with finding meaning in their work. We go through the different categories of BS jobs and talked about our own personal experiences with them. Links: Mary Poppins: Finding Joy in Money and Work

This hilarious episode is full of our typical shenanigans, but also some nuggets of wisdom! Carl and Doug were joined by Carl's wife, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets, and Rachel from Money Honey. The four of us fielded questions from the Rocky Mountain CampFI audience. A few highlights: How to chase FI with small children How to transition from being a small landlord to a big one Side hustles and...

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.

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.

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)

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

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)

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...

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.

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 J...

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

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.white...

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

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...

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