Mile High FI Podcast

• How Coast FI is Redefining Early Retirement for Families - Suzy | MHFI 255

  Doug and guest host Kristen Knapp chat with Colorado native Suzy about her financial independence journey and world travel with her family, including extended periods of time living abroad.  Suzy shares her journey toward Coast FI, early money mistakes, taking sabbaticals, and the importance of community.  She elaborates on her family’s experience with worldschooling, the benefits of living in Spain (both cultural & financial), the intricacies of living abroad, and how her family managed healthcare. 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 Doug pay for a future trip to Spain so he can visit both Kristen & Suzy by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee. Links Connect with Suzy “Your Family Money” Instagram Email: [email protected] Connect with Kristen FI Friends Travel website Email: [email protected] Carl Jensen EconoMe Conference Diania Merriam Mr. Money Mustache Amberly Grant Boundless Life Worldschool Worldschool Pop-Up HUB MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHF...

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• How to Enjoy Early Retirement BONUS | MHFI 254.5

  Elizabeth retired 10 months ago. We talk about her system to make sure she’s doing things… I’m doing bonus episodes now! Introvert Instagram Clip we mention Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! MHFI Facebook group Help Doug publish more shows by supporting at Buy Me A Coffee. Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] —- 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

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• Flying & Travel Tips for 2025 - Lyn Mettler | MHFI 254

  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. https://milehighfi.com/nectarine Help Doug fly for free by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee. 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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• 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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• 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 — 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]...

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