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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Mile High 5 Podcast
00:26 Retirement Reflections: 10 Months In
01:50 Creating a Fulfilling Retirement Routine
04:27 Time Bucketing: Structuring the Day
07:23 Balancing Activities and Mental Well-being
13:43 The Impact of Reducing News Consumption
18:49 Embracing Early Bedtimes and Winter Hibernation
20:07 Social Activities and Hobbies
21:06 Thoughts on Returning to Work
22:14 Daily Routines and Flexibility
24:26 Balancing Relaxation and Productivity
27:44 The Role of Pets in Daily Life
33:09 Puzzle Competitions and Strategies
Doug chats with Lyn Mettler, travel rewards expert and founder of Families Fly Free/Families Travel Free. Lyn shares insights on how to maximize travel rewards, including practical tips on using programs like the Southwest Companion Pass and flexible travel cards. She also discusses upcoming changes in the airline industry, the importance of using points wisely, tips for booking flexible travel, accessing airport lounges, and potential trends in travel accommodations. Doug and Lyn also answer a few questions from the MHFI Facebook group:
Questions from the Facebook group:
Niel – I’m very much a travel rewards newbie, but interested in adding it to my FI repertoire in 2025. What is the biggest bang for the buck, so to speak, in terms of where to start? A Companion Pass seems like the answer for a spouse but I’m not sure how to expand from there to include more family members.
Kevin – Are there websites or people that charge to take someone’s points per organization (cards, airlines, etc) and compare those to destinations we need tickets for? Say from DEN to Dublin in August.
Rakesh – How to best use Capital One Venture X rewards? Chase was so much easier to use for Hyatt and United flights.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
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Links
(*Links to Families Travel Free are affiliate links, so MHFI might get a commission if you buy something. It helps support the show.)
Families Fly Free/Families Travel Free
Website
Podcast
Get Lyn’s “5 Ways to Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy”
Or you can check out Lyn’s system
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1:01:27
Why FU Money Is Not Enough & What Else You Need - Adam Coelho | MHFI 253
Doug chats with Adam Coelho, host of the Mindful FIRE podcast, about the limitations of FU money and how a big vision can change your life. Adam shares his journey of transitioning from Google to fully embracing entrepreneurship, the importance of having a clear vision, and how mindfulness & meditation have played a pivotal role in his life. He talks about the role of FI in creating options and building a life from a place of sufficiency rather than lack and the power of neuroplasticity & affirmations in realizing one’s dreams.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
Have you envisioned supporting the show? If so, put that vision into action by visiting us at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
The Mindful FIRE Podcast:
Website
Adam’s resignation letter
Free Envisioning exercise
EconoMe Conference
ChooseFI
JL Collins, “Simple Path to Wealth”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Andrew Huberman/Huberman Lab
Peter Attia
Jordan Grumet
Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code”
Kindle
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1:04:02
Checkpoint: 4 Years Of Early Retirement - Rusty | MHFI 252
Doug chats with Colorado resident Rusty about life after achieving financial independence. Rusty shares his journey from growing up debt-averse to his career as a lawyer and then retiring at a young age. He shares challenges with securing mortgages without traditional income, tackling healthcare, and the importance of learning new skills & staying active. Rusty also describes a unique withdrawal strategy called “Buy, Borrow, Then Die”.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
Feel bad that Carl STILL doesn’t have door knobs at his house? If so, support us at Buy Me A Coffee so that he can FINALLY afford them.
Links
Carl Jensen
The New York Times, “How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank”
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Mr. Money Mustache
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new 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.**
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1:07:30
Perseverance, Financial Growth, and FIRE - Neil | MHFI 251
Doug chats with Colorado resident Neil about his inspiring journey of perseverance, self-improvement, and financial growth. Neil shares his approach to budgeting, strategies for overcoming financial challenges, side hustles, rental properties, and the emotional aspects of financial stability. He also explains the 50/20/30 budgeting framework and provides advice for those just starting their FI journey.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
Help fund Doug’s future timeshare research by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Mr. Money Mustache
ABC News, “How ‘Mr. Money Moustache’ Retired at Age 30”
Pete Adeney on MHFI episode 241
Monarch Money
MyBudgetCoach app
MMM HQ/NoCo Mustachians
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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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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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.