Mile High FI Podcast

Doug and Carl host a panel of three guests and answer audience questions at Camp FI Rocky Mountain. Also on the stage are Lynn (FI Healthcare), Ray (Waffles On Wednesday), and Josh. Lynn talks about financially taking care of relatives Ray goes down a rabbit hole talking about rabbit holes The pros and cons of two-ply toilet paper Carl learns a new word: “manscaping” And much, much more. Links: Ca...

Doug and Carl interview Diania Merriam, creator of the EconoMe conference. Diania discusses: Discovering Mr. Money Mustache and getting out of $30,000 in debt Using creativity to adopt a frugal lifestyle Lessons learned (and not learned!) while hiking the El Camino Trail How financial independence allowed her to leave a toxic situation The merits of quitting work even before you’re done saving The...

Doug and Carl talk to Matt Giovanisci. Matt created a wildly successful lifestyle business and shares the numbers in this interview. Matt is a marketing expert and practitioner, but so much more. In this interview, Matt discusses: Skipping college (except for a failed 2 weeks) Writing, performing, and producing his own music Teaching himself to write code to develop websites Why he quit an incredi...

Doug and Carl interview Carla and Robert. Carla was a big law attorney who was unhappy with her career, so changed things up. Her husband Robert loved his job but still stepped away for a sabbatical. In this interview, you’ll learn how they navigated evolving careers and goals. Topics : Clerking for a federal judge a high-powered career in big law Hiking the Pacific Coast trail including the reper...

Doug and Carl each share 5 of their favorite life hacks. Somehow, the conversation veers into cat cafes and another less reputable business. Mentioned during the recording: Wait But Why:  Taming the Mammoth Huberman Lab:  Master Your Sleep Email batching with  Boomerang Stanford study on  creativity   ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by...

Doug and Carl talk about: the state of the housing market their vastly different housing situations whether owning a home is a good idea. Doug and Carl also talk about why living in a van down by the river isn’t what it used to be. Finally, Carl threatens to move into Doug’s basement. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupo...

Carl discusses the effects of his recent trip to Mexico. Doug talks about a recent brewery excursion. Doug and Carl then answer reader questions involving cryptocurrency, portfolio balancing, spending, and Doug’s latest investment. At some point, the show devolves into a discussion about asparagus pee. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% b...

Get off your ass. Yes, we’re talking to you. In this episode, Doug and Carl discuss the value of learning new skills and pursuing new projects. This leads to a discussion on how you should leverage your strengths. Finally, they talk about some side hustles including Doug’s OnlyFans account. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this...

Humans spend a lot of money on transportation, especially personal vehicles. In this episode, Doug and Carl discuss their cars and associated expenses. Carl thinks he’s frugal and is surprised by how much he has spent. They also discuss the new versus used debate, how Doug got a great deal on a car, and the future of transportation. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at...

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. ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe Conference! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500 *Affiliate link so we get a commission...

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! ★ Carl is speaking at EconoMe and you can save 10% by using this coupon code: 1500 *Affiliate link so we get a commission if you buy something. **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe e...

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 ★ Let’s hang out...

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. Resources: Bengen and the Trinity Study Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario ! Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule ★ Let’s hang out at the EconoMe C...

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. JL’s Blog The Simple Path to Wealth (on Amazon) JL on Twitter...

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 *Affiliate link so we get a commission if y...