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Mile High FI Podcast

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★★★★☆
4.3
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This podcast has
359 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2021/05/03
Latest episode
2026/10/20
Average duration
56 min.
Release period
6 days

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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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Why a 6.25% Withdrawal Rate *might* Be Smart | MHFI 343
2026/10/20
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 not financial, legal, or tax advice...it's just our thoughts. Chapters (00:00:05) - Welcome(00:01:07) - A Listener’s Early Retirement Dilemma(00:02:34) - Anton’s Family, Finances, and FIRE Plans(00:05:07) - Time with Kids Versus Financial Certainty(00:09:39) - What Is Financial Independence For?(00:10:29) - Summer Break in the Mountains(00:13:44) - Rethinking Failure in Early Retirement(00:22:07) - FU Money and Returning to Work(00:31:28) - What a “Failed” Retirement Really Means(00:34:43) - What Retirement Calculators Leave Out(00:44:20) - Accessing Retirement Accounts Early(00:50:23) - Housing, Family Pressure, and Personal Values(00:53:40) - Choosing Your Own Path(00:57:52) - Prioritizing Life Over Success Rates(00:59:38) - Doug’s Blu-ray Player PurchaseDo you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Mr. Money Mustache: What is Enough for Early Retirement? | MHFI 342
2026/10/13
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 $60,000 per year. Chapters (00:00:13) - Disclaimer and Episode Setup(00:01:46) - What Is Enough?(00:06:11) - Rob’s Financial Picture(00:08:16) - Safe But Still Working(00:13:40) - Why Goalposts Move(00:20:51) - Lumpy Expenses Explained(00:25:33) - Other People’s Expectations(00:28:30) - Sunk Costs and RSUs(00:32:37) - Life After Work(00:37:54) - Quit the Wrong Job(00:39:38) - Camp Fi and Fear Talk(00:42:32) - Road Trip Reflections(00:43:58) - Bogleheads and New VenturesDo you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Productivity is a Problem | MHFI 341
2026/10/06
Laziness has a branding problem. Justin Peters and Doug talk about idleness, anti-productivity, and intentionally doing less stuff. FI Minded – Financial Independence Without the Extremes Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:08) - Why Anti Productivity(00:03:22) - Lazy vs Anti Productivity(00:06:58) - FI Mindset Shift(00:09:01) - Fears Behind Overwork(00:13:42) - Status and Scaling Trap(00:17:47) - Optimizing Hobbies(00:28:39) - Practicing Doing Nothing(00:42:19) - Wrap Up and Where to ListenDo you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Mr. Money Mustache & The Simple Path to Wealth Foreword | MHFI 340
2026/10/01
Mr. Money Mustache and I worked on something cool! Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Chapters (00:00:00) - Bonus Episode Setup(00:01:23) - Why Simple Path Works(00:05:25) - Recording With Mr Money Mustache(00:10:54) - Audiobook Wrap And Next Steps(00:12:15) - Index Funds Explained(00:22:03) - Timing The Market And ClosingDo you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Balancing Life with Climbing the Corporate Ladder | MHFI 339
2026/09/29
Rusty and I talk about whether listener, April, should consider a higher paying role as a manager or stay as an individual contributor. This topic was inspired by our episode on quiet quitting. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show Email the show: [email protected] 00:00 Welcome Back and Not Advice 00:51 Quiet Quitting Email Setup 03:42 April’s Dilemma and Timeline 09:29 Manager vs IC Tradeoffs 14:27 Overachievers and Winding Down 34:43 Coasting for Meaning 36:09 Downtime Hobbies 39:02 Retirement Burnout Myth 42:32 Government Job Perks 49:08 Stay IC for Now 55:02 Stand-Up Comedy Class Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
From Paychecks to Purpose - Career, Identity, & Purpose | MHFI 338
2026/09/22
Doug chats with Blue (From Paychecks to Purpose podcast) about the intersections of money, career, personal identity, and living a good life.  They discuss early money memories & childhood influences, transitioning out of corporate roles, entrepreneurship, avoiding the trap of tying self-worth to a job title, embracing leisure & anti-productivity, and the concept of “Deep Pursuits” to find purpose outside of work. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links From Paychecks to Purpose ChooseFI episode 596, “Mistakes Were Made” Mr. Money Mustache, “The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?” FinTalks MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Money origins 9:24 Frugality & financial basics 15:07 Engineering careers 25:35 Transitioning to self-employment 32:14 Entrepreneurship 36:01 Identity beyond work 41:48 Anti-productivity 47:28 Deep pursuits & flow state 54:40 Travel as growth 1:00:16 Purpose Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Un-Retiring After Two Years | MHFI 337
2026/09/15
Doug and Rox Duckels (FinanceRox) chat with Dusti Young about her two-and-a-half-year journey in retirement.  They dive into what happens when life throws unexpected financial & personal curveballs after leaving the traditional workforce – from rental property disasters and un-retiring to the fear of pressing the “sell” button on investments.  Dusti & Rox also share their perspectives on navigating the FI journey as single individuals, covering everything from dating challenges and awkward Hinge profiles to the unique pros & cons of pursuing FI solo. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Connect with Dusti Instagram Email: [email protected] Connect with Rox FinanceRox website Instagram YouTube Dusti & Rox on MHFI episode 327 Prairie dog discussion on MHFI episode 298 The FI Collective Aubrey Williams, “Everyone Adjusts! Use Historical Analysis Risk-Based Guardrails to Reach FI Sonner!” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 4:02 Early retirement nightmare 11:57 Transitioning to post-FI life 16:55 Purpose, identity, & loneliness 20:40 Financial flexibility 27:00 Back to work & drawing down 35:39 Setting boundaries & quitting again 44:13 FI as a single person 51:42 Small-community dating 58:45 Soundcheck – Sleep Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Our Financial Mistakes on the Path to FIRE | MHFI 336
2026/09/08
Doug chats with Bill Yount (Catching Up to FI) about the reality of pursuing FIRE: nobody does it perfectly.  They discuss mistakes each of them made before and after their “financial wake-up calls,” including lack of money education, lifestyle inflation, bad insurance policies, debt, real estate blunders, predatory advisors, and the struggle to shift from aggressive saving to spending in retirement. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Catching Up to FI Catching Up to FI Facebook group Mr. Money Mustache, “The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?” Altruist wealth platform Monarch Money Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Meet Bill Yount 6:13 Meet Doug Cunnington 13:11 Lack of a money foundation 19:16 Whole life insurance policies 25:36 Professional advisors vs. DIY 31:03 Benefits of working with an advisor 39:11 Housing mistakes 47:36 Over-saving & learning to spend 53:23 Selling at the market bottom 56:51 The Fog of FI Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Mr. Money Mustache Goes to Camp (Live CampFI) | MHFI 335
2026/09/01
Doug, Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), and Rox Duckels (FinanceRox) answer audience questions live at CampFI Rocky Mountain.  The trio tackles topics such as financial strategies for younger generations, attracting younger audiences to FIRE, the most valuable self-investments, the real value of factoring Social Security into a FIRE plan, smooth transition strategies out of the workplace, and how to embrace idleness & art after reaching Financial Independence. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Mr. Money Mustache, “The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Social Security” The FI Collective Connect with Rox FinanceRox website Instagram YouTube F.I.ne Art Collective Sign up (w/ JD Roth) CampFI MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 2:11 Young adults & FIRE 7:03 Acquiring skills & raising kids 12:59 Social Security & spouses 20:49 Advice for recent retirees 27:49 Transitioning from work to retirement 36:16 AI vs. FIRE 41:48 Surprises after reaching FIRE 46:05 FIRE topics we miss 53:02 Soundcheck – I forgot Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Mr. Money Mustache: Preparing for WifeFI | MHFI 334.5
2026/08/28
Mr. Money Mustache & I answer a listener question about how a family can best transition to Wife FI!  You can get your question on the show by recording a voice memo and emailing me. Get priority by supporting the show via Buy Me a Coffee. It’s listener supported with no ads. Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ I put together the MMM episode guide: Mr. Money Mustache Episode Guide & Index Links Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache MHFI episode 305, “Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE” JL Collins, “The Simple Path to Wealth” Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Planning for Wife FI 4:33 Cash cushion debate 11:30 Listener update 14:34 Margin loans   Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Identifying & Overcoming Cognitive Biases in the FIRE Community (Live CampFI) | MHFI 334
2026/08/25
Doug reunites with Carl at CampFI to chat about cognitive biases in the FIRE community – psychological shortcuts and blind spots that influence financial decisions, spending habits, and mindsets.  The pair are joined by Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel) & Amberly Grant (FinTalks) to explore how our brains can get in the way of building a fulfilling life. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Carl Jensen/1500 Days to Freedom Kristen Knapp/FI Friends Travel Amberly Grant CampFI The FI Collective MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 4:24 Recency bias 11:01 Navigating market downturns 15:11 Arrival fallacy 23:17 Happiness, community, & fulfillment 30:09 Anchoring 37:47 Ultra frugality & finding deals 45:27 Confirmation bias 52:38 Beyond the FI echo chamber 1:04:46 Soundcheck – FIRE pickup lines Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Asset Driven Lifestyle Creep
2026/08/22
Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Referenced Mad Fientist: Decade of Freedom **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** [email protected] 00:00 asset driven lifestyle creep 03:57 decumulation 07:35 overoptimizing and simplicity 12:16 reviews & support Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Second Thoughts About FIRE - Things We Changed Our Minds About | MHFI 333
2026/08/18
Doug chats with Amberly Grant (FinTalks) about how their views have evolved after years in the FI community.  They challenge classic FIRE movement dogmas, revisit old thoughts about savings rates & retirement planning, discuss shifting FI numbers & goals due to changing life circumstances, and reframe lifestyle creep as a positive when it funds a desired life.  Amberly also asserts her opinion that money is often the easiest/most boring FI topic compared with personal growth. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Amberly Grant/FI Travel LLC CampFI David Chilton, “The Wealthy Barber” Paperback Mr. Money Mustache, “The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 5:08 Saving for retirement 11:54 Updated FI number 16:42 Money isn’t the hard part 20:38 The sprint to retirement 28:44 Lifestyle creep reframed 33:42 Retirement spending 39:45 Purpose vs. productivity 45:45 Identity, redefinition, evolution 51:57 Soundcheck – FI Travel LLC Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
We Failed at Early Retirement, But We're Trying it Again | MHFI 332
2026/08/11
Doug chats with Natalie & Bill about reaching Financial Independence, attempting early retirement, and how a lack of post-work identity & structured hobbies led them both back to the workforce.  They discuss what they learned along the way and how returning to work confirmed that they’re now financially & mentally ready to stop for good. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Chris Voss, “Never Split the Difference” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Mr. Money Mustache Mr. Money Mustache, “News Flash: Your Debt is an Emergency!!” EconoMe Conference MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Preparing for a European trip 8:25 Discovering FIRE 13:05 Frugality vs. spending 18:46 Becoming debt-free & saving 23:20 Career burnout 29:46 Returning from Europe 36:56 Bill’s exit plan 41:09 Natalie’s exit plan 48:40 EconoMe takeaways 55:31 Rekindling hobbies & volunteering 59:43 FIRE confirmation 1:08:39 Soundcheck – Border collies Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Buy Back Your Time & Pay for Convenience | MHFI 331
2026/08/04
Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about a classic debate in the FI community – DIY vs. outsourcing.  They discuss situations when outsourcing makes sense, emphasizing intentionality, buying back time, overcoming psychological hurdles of hiring help, and avoiding letting outside forces rewrite core values. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Carl Jensen/1500 Days to Freedom Email Rusty: [email protected] A.J. Jacobs EconoMe Conference Big Think, “Give pee a chance: Why German men urinate sitting down” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 3:30 An outsourcing mindset 9:01 House cleaning 18:20 Yard work 26:20 ROI & money mindset 34:38 Home construction 42:36 Home maintenance 49:26 Cooking, grocery shopping, & kids 58:14 Financial advice 1:07:44 Car maintenance 1:11:44 Haircuts 1:17:47 Soundcheck – Peeing Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the links to find out how: https://buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more [email protected] **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**

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4.3 out of 5
230 reviews
★★★★★
Suzanne Marshall 2026/09/22
This one grew on me!
Mile High FI has somehow become my favorite FI—or FI-adjacent—podcast. I really appreciate Doug’s grounded approach to financial independence and reti...
★★★★★
HexaDonut 2026/09/18
Doug keeps making the show better
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-impro...
★★★★★
BB_Mich 2026/09/03
Fun Listen
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.
★★★★★
Kfax 2026/07/15
Not just for mile high!
Amazing financial independence content for all, not just Denver :)
★★★★★
MostlyFI 2026/05/26
Much better than the average rating
Writing this review because I’m shocked the average rating of this pod isn’t higher. Not sure why, as I love Doug’s style, topics, and guests. Content...
★☆☆☆☆
FI@55 2026/03/23
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 wh...
★★★★★
kbstanley1188 2025/10/28
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 Car...
★★★★★
Fi Enthusiast 2025/09/02
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 ...
★☆☆☆☆
Visen 2025/07/30
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.
★☆☆☆☆
FIREed Surgeon 2025/05/13
Do not listen!!
I listened to one episode and these guys were literally giving false information. They said you can withdraw from an HSA for anything after “a certai...
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