Mile High FI Podcast

Apr 15 2025 268 ep. 59 mins 238

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Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington 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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Irrational Money Fears, Discussing Work, & Early Retirement Routines | MHFI 263

Apr 15 2025 66 mins

Doug chats with Producer Chris about a variety of topics including irrational money fears, why people commonly talk about their work in social settings, and what their day-to-day lives look like in early retirement. They explore common financial anxieties such as the fear of running out of money and how past experiences shape these fears. They share strategies for steering conversa

Withdrawal Strategies in Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 262

Apr 08 2025 78 mins

Doug and Carl chat about some questions that listener Austin submitted regarding early retirement and withdrawal strategies. They explore the nuances of early retirement, discussing happiness, daily life, and responsible financial drawdowns. They also address withdrawal strategies, including rental properties, index funds, automated transfers, tax optimization, health insurance, an

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early – Mark Trautman | MHFI 261

Apr 01 2025 50 mins

Doug and Mark Trautman discuss a listener question regarding whether it’s better to pay off a low-interest mortgage (2.5%) or invest the money instead. They explore various strategies, including the psychological benefits of paying off a mortgage, the financial returns of investing, and a hybrid approach to manage risks. They also delve into the historical behavior of the stock m

Die With Zero (Non-Frugal) Spending – Mark Trautman | MHFI 260

Mar 25 2025 63 mins

Doug chats with Mark Trautman about non-frugal habits and some recent “fancy” spending that both of them have indulged in. They delve into the concept of easing away from frugality, the ‘fun bucket’ for guilt-free spending, and psychological tricks to spend more comfortably while also touching upon practical tips for managing money and making thoughtful spending dec

Fly For Free 2 – Travel Hacking 201 – Kristen Knapp | MHFI 259

Mar 18 2025 64 mins

Doug and Kristen continue their conversation about travel hacking (picking up from MHFI 258), this time moving on to more advanced techniques & tips. They discuss credit card referral bonuses, maximizing redemptions, airline alliances, the intricacies of business credit cards, and the Chase 5/24 rule. Kristen also emphasizes the value of using tools & apps for tracking and

Fly For Free – Travel Hacking 101 – Kristen Knapp | MHFI 258

Mar 11 2025 74 mins

Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles. Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips f

Money & Happiness, Inflection Points, Frugal Habits BONUS | MHFI 257.5

Mar 08 2025 46 mins

This is a Bonus episode with producer Chris! We talk about: the correlation between happiness and income key inflection points in their lives their spending habits on toys and experiences Doug also shares insights on Elizabeth’s retirement and its impact on their lives. Happiness Study Links: High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being – 2010

An Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences | MHFI 257

Mar 04 2025 77 mins

Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others. They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators. They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exi

Happiness, Tipping Culture, Changing Careers – Chris & JT | MHFI 256

Feb 25 2025 57 mins

Doug chats with friends Chris & JT from a partially-disclosed location in Breckenridge about a potpourri of topics. The trio discusses happiness, dives into the controversial & confusing topic of tipping (with input from listener Kris), and provides their thoughts on high net-worth individuals (based on a correction pointed out by listener Bill). The group also analyzes Amb

How Coast FI is Redefining Early Retirement for Families – Suzy | MHFI 255

Feb 18 2025 66 mins

Doug and guest host Kristen Knapp chat with Colorado native Suzy about her financial independence journey and world travel with her family, including extended periods of time living abroad. Suzy shares her journey toward Coast FI, early money mistakes, taking sabbaticals, and the importance of community. She elaborates on her family’s experience with worldschooling, the benef