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359 episodes
Language
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Doug Cunnington & Carl JensenExplicit
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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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Mr. Money Mustache & The Simple Path to Wealth Foreword | MHFI 340
2026/10/01
Mr. Money Mustache and I worked on something cool!
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
—
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**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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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
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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.
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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
—
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**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
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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
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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.
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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
—
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**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:
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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
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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.
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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
—
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**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:
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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
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**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.
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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
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**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.
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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
—
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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:
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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
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Asset Driven Lifestyle Creep
2026/08/22
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Referenced Mad Fientist: Decade of Freedom
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00:00 asset driven lifestyle creep
03:57 decumulation
07:35 overoptimizing and simplicity
12:16 reviews & support
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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.
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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
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**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.
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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
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**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:
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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
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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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