Mile High FI Podcast

Mile High FI Podcast

Doug Cunnington & Carl Jensen

Episodes 335
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (210)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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86%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Mr. Money Mustache: FIRE Planning & Investing | MHFI 323

Jun 09, 2026 46m

Doug and Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) answer questions from the listener mailbag.  They discuss costs of raising a large family on the path to FIRE, contrast the real-world math & culture of…

Fast-Track to Freedom: Discovering FIRE Late, But Retired in 2 Years - Jennifer (Part 2) | MHFI 322

Jun 02, 2026 49m

Doug continues his conversation with Jennifer about reaching Financial Independence and subsequently retiring in about two years while living in a high cost-of-living area.  Jennifer shares the…

Fast-Track to Freedom: Discovering FIRE Late, But Retired in 2 Years - Jennifer (Part 1) | MHFI 321

May 26, 2026 42m

Doug chats with Jennifer about reaching Financial Independence and subsequently retiring in about two years while living in a high cost-of-living area.  She shares how she discovered FI while dealing…

Video Games & Social Security - Mailbag with Mr. Money Mustache | MHFI 320

May 19, 2026 44m

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…

Working When It's Optional - Carla & Robert | MHFI 319

May 12, 2026 1h 9m

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…

Permission to Spend: From Frugality to Value-Based Purchases - Amberly Grant | MHFI 318

May 05, 2026 1h 25m

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”…

Optimizing the Last Year of Work Before Retirement - Rusty (Part 2) | MHFI 317

Apr 28, 2026 1h 6m

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…

Optimizing the Last Year of Work Before Retirement - Rusty (Part 1) | MHFI 316

Apr 21, 2026 1h 11m

Doug chats with Rusty about how to optimize the final year before (early) retirement, emphasizing the critical distinction between “one more year syndrome” vs. a calculated final year and how working…

Drawdown Strategies & Spending in Early Retirement - Fritz Gilbert | MHFI 315

Apr 14, 2026 57m

Doug and co-host Kristen Knapp chat with Fritz Gilbert (The Retirement Manifesto) at the EconoMe Conference about various drawdown strategies and spending in early retirement.  Fritz describes how he…

Is the 4% Rule Bad Advice? - Mark Trautman | MHFI 314

Apr 07, 2026 52m

Doug chats with Mark Trautman (Mark’s Money Mind) about the relevance of The 4% Rule in modern retirement planning.  They explore whether it remains a solid “north star” for those in the accumulation…

A Story About My Mom

Apr 06, 2026 8m Bonus

Support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PanCan, for the PurpleStride. Donate here PurpleStride is an inspiring event for anyone who has been affected by pancreatic cancer. We are raising funds…

Retirement Readiness & Car Ownership - Mailbag with Mark Trautman | MHFI 313

Mar 31, 2026 54m

Doug and Mark Trautman (Mark’s Money Mind) answer questions from the listener mailbag.  They discuss how to prepare for retirement, building social connections beyond work, psychological shifts of…

Retired at 46! An Update on 2 Years of Early Retirement - Elizabeth | MHFI 312

Mar 24, 2026 1h 14m

Doug chats with his wife Elizabeth about her 2-year anniversary in early retirement.  Elizabeth describes why she loves not working, challenges with balancing routine vs. flexibility, and how reduced…

Oversaving Debate & Retiring to Something... Or Not - Kristen Knapp - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 311

Mar 17, 2026 1h 28m

Doug and Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel) dive into a listener-submitted topic from Dell regarding the potential benefits of oversaving.  Doug & Kristen discuss the pros & cons of…

Best Part of Die with Zero + Support the Pod [bonus]

Mar 16, 2026 36m Bonus

Please support the show if you like it! I play highlights about Die With Zero, specifically about Time Bucketing. You can donate via Buy Me a Coffee. You get extra content and know that you’re…

Mr. Money Mustache Addresses Fears of Retiring Early | MHFI 310

Mar 10, 2026 29m

Doug chats with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) about various fears that some people have about early retirement.  They explore why some people may be reluctant to retire, despite being financially…

Mr. Money Mustache's Issues With The FIRE Movement | MHFI 309

Mar 03, 2026 1h 6m

Doug chats with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) about evolving perspectives within the FIRE movement.  Moving beyond external critiques, they dive into a confessional-style discussion about genuine…

Mr. Money Mustache Wonders... "Is the FIRE Movement Dead?" | MHFI 308

Feb 24, 2026 1h 2m

Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about whether the FIRE Movement is dead, in response to a variety of online commentary claiming this statement as fact.  Doug & Pete review and…

Is Retirement Overrated? [rebroadcast] | MHFI 307

Feb 17, 2026 1h 2m

Doug chats with Carl about finding purpose in life.  They discuss the benefits of preparing for retirement by building a rich life outside of work, taking sabbaticals, and conducting small…

Is The FIRE Community Completely Wrong About Financial Advisors? | MHFI 306

Feb 10, 2026 55m

Doug and Producer Chris chat about a very controversial topic in the FIRE community – working with a financial advisor.  They explore the reasons someone might or might not want to work with an…

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Mile High FI Podcast has published 335 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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