Mile High FI Podcast
1) On The Cusp Of Early Retirement: I Leave My W-2 In 4 Months | MHFI 286
Doug chats with Brad Finley who is on the cusp of early retirement. Brad discusses the decision to leave his W-2 job, steps he’s taking to prepare for the transition, the emotional journey that accom...Show More
2) Backpacking, Beer, and Global Adventures after FI - Jackie & Jacob | MHFI 285
Doug chats with Jackie and Jacob, a couple who left their W2 jobs to pursue Financial Independence and extensive travel adventures. They discuss traveling in South America, living a minimalist lifest...Show More
3) Retire Often: Mastering the Art of Mini Retirements - Jillian Johnsrud | MHFI 284
Doug chats with Jillian Johnsrud about all-things mini retirement including preparation, challenges, and key insights. They explore how to test what retiring might look like through sabbaticals and m...Show More
4) Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283
Doug chats with a variety of guests at CampFI Rocky Mountain Week 1.5 including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel), and camp attendees Amanda, Tyler, & Roxanne. Pete...Show More
5) Mr. Money Mustache: Tesla, Health at 50, Passions & Projects [bonus] MHFI 282.5
Mr. Money Mustache joins me to answer YOUR questions. It’s part 2 so if you missed part 1, check it out from July 18, 2025. If you dig the show, see ways to support mile high FI since we’re ad-free. Q...Show More
6) Is $1.7M Enough To Retire? … It’s Not So Simple… [rebroadcast] | MHFI 282
Doug and Carl chat with listener Steve to review his plans for early retirement. Steve discloses his financial background, asset allocation, and current expenses, including a net worth of about 1.7 ...Show More
7) Reflecting On 15 Months Of Early Retirement - Elizabeth | MHFI 281
Doug chats with his wife Elizabeth about her first year (and few months) of retirement while answering questions from the Facebook group. They also discuss a post from Instagram called “The 6 Luxurie...Show More
8) Issues With "Die With Zero" & Small-Cap Value - Karsten Jeske (Big ERN) | MHFI 280
Doug chats with Karsten Jeske (aka Big ERN) about his journey to early retirement, living frugally yet enjoying luxuries like travel, and the balance between saving & spending effectively. Karsten pr...Show More
9) You Should Spend More (Probably) - Frank Vasquez | MHFI 279
Doug chats with Frank Vasquez from the Risk Parity Radio Podcast about his extensive investing experience while offering insights into balancing life after achieving Financial Independence. Frank dis...Show More
10) Procrastination Podcast @ 10,000 ft (Mailbag) [rebroadcast] | MHFI 278
Doug and Carl answer mailbag questions in this Taylor Swift-infused episode from Leadville, CO. Questions answered: Does it ever get any easier to ride the market swings mentally? How would you real...Show More