Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEarly Retirement After Big Law: World Travel & Self Discipline - Monica | MHFI 289
Doug chats with Monica Levi, a former lawyer who retired early at the age of 40. She shares her journey to FI, including her immigration to the US at 17, a battle with cancer, the transition from la…
Published on 2 months ago
From $240K in Debt to Early Retirement at Age 48 - Josh (Part 2) | MHFI 288
Doug continues his conversation with Josh Epley (9 to FI podcast) about life after early retirement. Josh discusses how he spends his time, the challenges & surprises of early retirement, and the im…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
From $240K in Debt to Early Retirement at Age 48 - Josh (Part 1) | MHFI 287
Doug chats with Josh Epley (9 to FI podcast) about his journey from $240K in debt to early retirement. Josh discusses how he and his wife managed to turn their financial lives around including chall…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 acco…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 lifes…
Published on 3 months ago
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 …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
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. Pet…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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.
…Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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 Luxuri…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago