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Referenced Mad Fientist: Decade of Freedom

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Second Thoughts About FIRE – Things We Changed Our Minds About | MHFI 333

Doug chats with Amberly Grant (FinTalks) about how their views have evolved after years in the FI community.  They challenge classic FIRE movement do…

5 days, 18 hours ago

We Failed at Early Retirement, But We’re Trying it Again | MHFI 332

Doug chats with Natalie & Bill about reaching Financial Independence, attempting early retirement, and how a lack of post-work identity & structured …

1 week, 5 days ago

Buy Back Your Time & Pay for Convenience | MHFI 331

Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about a classic debate in the FI community – DIY vs. outsourcing.  They discuss situations when outsourcing makes sense,…

2 weeks, 5 days ago

How to Stop Working & Start Living | MHFI 330

Doug chats with Rusty about the concept of “quiet quitting”, spurred by an email from listener “Brian”.  They discuss the psychological shifts needed…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mr. Money Mustache on Too Much Freedom in Early Retirement [Q&A Bonus] | MHFI 329.5

Mr. Money Mustache & I answer your questions! You can get your question on the show by recording a voice memo and emailing me.

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4 weeks ago

Work Optional FIRE: Quitting, Then Going Back | MHFI 329

Doug chats with JT about quitting his tech job due to burnout, taking time off to spend with family & decompress, but ultimately deciding to return t…

1 month ago

Pursuing Passion Projects In Early Retirement | MHFI 328

Doug chats with David Gillis about finding meaningful projects after retiring and how identity can be tied to corporate roles.  David shares his fina…

1 month, 1 week ago

Reaching Coast FI, then FULL Financial Independence | MHFI 327

Doug and Dusti chat with Rox (from FinanceRox) about celebrating a massive milestone – officially hitting her full-FI number!  Rox shares her story a…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Community & Connections – Happiness #4 | MHFI 326

Doug continues the happiness series with part 4 featuring special guest Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel).  Doug & Kristen dive into the groundbreaki…

1 month, 3 weeks ago