
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 interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessInvesting | |||

Carl and I discuss Stoicism and how we respond to criticism. I talk a little more about the Lazy Book (again). This is a partial highlight episode.
I took some of the best parts from a 2023 episode. Don't worry, there is new stuff, plus you probably... more
Just a few updates for Oct. Send your questions for an upcoming show. doug@milehighfi.com
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A listener asks about stepping back from work and how a 6.25% withdrawal rate might impact his family's lives. Rusty joins me to discuss the lifestyle implications, how a 6.25% withdrawal rate, and 50% success rate might be a really good move. It's n... more
Doug and MMM answer a voicemail. A listener wants to know "what is enough?" He's 41, net worth of about $3.2M, paid off house, $1.75 million in retirement accounts, $200K in cash, and $750K in stocks in a brokerage account. Expenses are around $60,00... more
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Mile High FI has somehow become my favorite FI—or FI-adjacent—podcast. I really appreciate Doug’s grounded approach to financial independence and retirement. There’s no sense that you need to reinvent yourself, discover some grand purpose, or build a legacy once you have time freedom. Sometimes the good life really is about simple pleasures, having control over your time, and spending your days however you want. The conversations feel genuine, relatable, and never like a lecture. Highly recommen... more
Mile High FI is the rare FIRE show that actually feels like sitting in on a real conversation instead of a lecture. Doug Cunnington is an always-improving host: tighter questions, better pacing, more confidence, and a knack for getting guests to say the messy, useful stuff other podcasts sand off. Hundreds of episodes in, you can hear him getting sharper every week.
The guest bench is why I never skip an episode. Rox Duckels (FinanceRox) brings brains and humor. Dusti Young talks un-retiring, r... more
This podcast is great for people on the path to FI or have reached FI. It goes beyond just the money and talks about life after FI.
This podcast is a fun listen. Often sounds like friends hanging out talking about FI. A nice way to reinforce topics or learn something new.
I love the calm and relaxing atmosphere. Doug does a great job of keeping the conversation interesting, but allowing it to go down interesting side paths as well! I love that’s long conversations, no editing, you feel like you’re a fly on the wall just listening to buddies chat. Each episode has a great topic and it’s a balance between some prep + being spontaneous and flowing! Keep it up!!
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The show's conversations center on financial independence, post-employment life design, and practical lifestyle experimentation. Across episodes, listeners hear real-world journeys toward FI, including sabbatical planning, burnout, outsourcing, and minimalism, often paired with travel, RV living, and community-building. The hosts blend personal reflections with guest insights—from FIRE veterans and industry guests to couple-led experiments in co-living and mobility—creating a candid, debate-friendly space about how to live intentionally, balance money and meaning, and pursue flexible work arrangements. Notable elements include a strong emphasis on community (CampFI, FI groups), practical experiments (outsourcing time, RV life, early retirem... more
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Recent guests on Mile High FI Podcast include:
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