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Mile High FI Podcast

Doug Cunnington & Carl Jensen
Financial Independence
Retirement
Personal Finance
Retirement Planning
Travel
Fire Movement
Early Retirement
Fitness
Travel Hacking
Frugality
Ghostbed
Coast FI
Happiness
Real Estate Investment
Budgeting
Health
Mental Health
Stealth Wealth
Real Estate
Travel Reward Strategy

Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen 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.

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Latest Episodes

Doug and Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) answer questions from the listener mailbag.  They discuss the benefits & timing of claiming Social Security and address criticism of prior comments about video games.  Pete also provides an update on recent l... more

Doug chats with Carla & Robert about life after their 2019 sabbatical – including observations, lessons learned, and how they currently handle a “working when it’s optional” lifestyle.  They discuss how to deal with boredom vs. the need to be product... more

Doug chats with Amberly Grant (FinTalks) about how their views & mindsets around frugality have evolved and share recent spending decisions, especially around travel and “quality of life” purchases.  They discuss the changing psychology of spending a... more

Doug continues his conversation with Rusty about how to optimize the final year before (early) retirement.  They discuss using debt responsibly, leveraging home equity & securities-backed lines of credit to maintain cash flow, navigating the complexi... more

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Recent Guests

Fritz Gilbert
Founder of The Retirement Manifesto blog; author of Keys to a Successful Retirement
The Retirement Manifesto
Episode: Drawdown Strategies & Spending in Early Retirement - Fritz Gilbert | MHFI 315
Dusty Young
Guest mentioned as having recorded with the host on related topic, time bucketing
Episode: Best Part of Die with Zero + Support the Pod [bonus]
Mr. Money Mustache
Personal finance influencer known for early retirement philosophy
Mr. Money Mustache blog
Episode: Mr. Money Mustache Addresses Fears of Retiring Early | MHFI 310
Pete, Mr. Money Mustache
Prominent FIRE blogger and advocate, guest on the show
Mr. Money Mustache (MMM)
Episode: Mr. Money Mustache's Issues With The FIRE Movement | MHFI 309
Rebecca Herbst
Early retiree, nonprofit founder, and advocate for financial independence and philanthropy.
Episode: The Search for Community & Identity in Early Retirement - Rebecca Herbst | MHFI 301
Elliot Gross
Family man and financial independence enthusiast nearing retirement
Episode: 18 Months to Freedom. Early Retirement With a $1.5M Nest Egg - Elliot | MHFI 290
Monica Levi
Former lawyer, self-discipline coach, and world traveler
Episode: Early Retirement After Big Law: World Travel & Self Discipline - Monica | MHFI 289
Josh Epley
A man who retired at age 48 after overcoming significant debt.
Episode: From $240K in Debt to Early Retirement at Age 48 - Josh (Part 1) | MHFI 287
Brad Finley
Referred to as the Midwestern Gentleman, transitioning to early retirement.
Episode: On The Cusp Of Early Retirement: I Leave My W-2 In 4 Months | MHFI 286

Host

Doug Cunnington
Host and financial independence advocate, known for his humorous and candid discussion style.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 401 ratings
  • Just can’t listen to one more

    It is not everyone’s calling to do a podcast after retiring early. I had mile high hopes for this but it is just another self-admitted privileged white dude phoning it in. I fell for the topics and guests but the lack of thoughtful questions and blah “that’s interesting” responses and for an hour an episode?! WTF. This has to be the most uninspired FI podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Azmamasan
    United States2 months ago
  • This episode was a little tough to listen to. The guest's voice was the issue.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Wichita_zeb
    4 months ago
  • Doug is like podcast asparagus

    Mile High FI is hands down one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve learned a lot, laughed a bunch, and even questioned my life choices somewhere between Carl’s one liners and Doug’s deep thoughts.

    I do miss the Carl and Doug banter back and forth, it was was like financial broccoli and cheese. But happy to say Doug’s still killing it solo! Doug making the transition to podcast by himself is kind of like trying asparagus for the first time: Not sure what to think about it, but surprisingly satisfyin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbstanley1188
    United States7 months ago
  • Like hanging out with good friends

    I’ve gotten so much value out of this podcast. Seriously love the chemistry and antics of the show hosts and feel like I’m hanging out with 2 amazing and funny friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fi Enthusiast
    United States9 months ago
  • A show about nothing

    It’s like Seinfeld about FI, but without the humor.

    Also they seem to advertise and sell memberships which appears to the whole point of the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Visen
    United States10 months ago

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The podcast has received mixed reviews; while many praise the engaging content and insightful guests, some note a need for better preparation and script management.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and humorous discussions, feeling like they're part of a casual conversation among friends.
The blend of serious financial topics with lighthearted banter is a highlight for many, contributing to its unique appeal among personal finance podcasts.
Critics point out issues with clarity and occasional inaccuracies, particularly around financial advice, suggesting the need for more careful information presentation.

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Optimizing the Last Year of Work Before Retirement - Rusty (Part 2) | MHFI 317
Q: What strategies were used in the last year of work to optimize 401k contributions and maximize matches?
They front-loaded contributions to capture maximum employer match and used careful timing to ensure the match was fully realized, while considering the year's end timing and any contribution limits.
Optimizing the Last Year of Work Before Retirement - Rusty (Part 2) | MHFI 317
Q: What role do securities-backed lines of credit play in retirement cash flow and avoiding forced asset sales?
Securities-backed lines of credit allow drawing against investments without selling them, reducing the chance of selling in a market trough and thereby smoothing withdrawals and preserving upside potential.
Optimizing the Last Year of Work Before Retirement - Rusty (Part 2) | MHFI 317
Q: Can you talk about the mechanics and advantages of taking out a second mortgage even when rates are higher now?
The main idea is to extract funds from home equity to invest in assets with a higher expected return, like the stock market, creating a positive delta between debt cost and investment return. It can boost liquidity and overall wealth, but requires careful math and risk awareness.
A Story About My Mom
Q: How did Flora choose her nursing career and what was her favorite part about it?
Flora explains that nursing was pursued after earning a benefit that allowed her to study for free, and she found the profession rewarding despite its challenges.
Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE | MHFI 305
Q: What were your thoughts on The Matrix when you first saw it?
I just thought it was like such a cool movie.

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1. Fritz Gilbert
2. Dusty Young
3. Mr. Money Mustache
4. Pete, Mr. Money Mustache
5. Rebecca Herbst
6. Elliot Gross
7. Monica Levi
8. Josh Epley

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