Podcast Episodes

Mad Fientist on Evolution of FIRE: A Founder’s Reflections | MHFI 176

Brandon, the Mad Fientist, has changed his view on FIRE and spending over the years. This is a rebroadcast of the interview from early 2022, and ther…

2 years, 10 months ago

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CampFI LIVE Week 1 | MHFI 175

Doug and Carl answer a potpourri of audience questions at CampFI Rocky Mountain with help from Becky Heptig (Catching up to FI) and Mark Trautman (Ma…

2 years, 10 months ago

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“Revoke My FI Membership Card!” – Amberly Grant | MHFI 174

Doug and Amberly chat about key tenants of Financial Independence, shifts in the community over the years, and how each of them have “failed” in diff…

2 years, 10 months ago

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All the Hacks – Chris Hutchins | MHFI 173

Doug and Carl talk to Chris Hutchins about life hacks, optimization, and key takeaways/changes driven by the book “Die with Zero”.  Chris also discus…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Time Bucketing vs Bucket Lists | MHFI 172

Inspired by the book Die With Zero, Doug and Dusti discuss buckets lists & time buckets and provide personal examples/goals from their own lives.

De…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Pursuing FI & Professional Identity Struggle | MHFI 171

Doug and Carl talk about a case study submitted by New Jersey Steve! It turns out that Steve is doing really well, but could still use some gentle nu…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Doug the Stoic | MHFI 170

Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoi…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Unraveling the 4% Rule: Is it Time to Retire? | MHFI 169

Doug and Carl talk about Craig’s money situation.

4% Rule. Yet again. Craig is KILLING it. He REALLY needs to quit. Navigating the ACA. What to do w…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Van Life: Hitting the Road with Teri Slater | MHFI 168

Living in a van down by the river used to be for the destitute. Now, all of the cool kids are doing it. Doug and Carl talk about van life with Teri S…

2 years, 11 months ago

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I Will Teach You to be Rich Ep 108 – Behind the Scenes | Bonus | MHFI 167

Carl and Mindy were on Ramit Sethi’s podcast. Why? How? When? Doug gets answers.

Why do this? What was the experience like? Stop using the word “opt…

3 years ago

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