Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen 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.
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Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen 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.
Is $1.7M Enough To Retire? … It’s Not So Simple… [rebroadcast] | MHFI 282
Mile High FI Podcast
47 minutes 53 seconds
6 days 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 million dollars. The group addresses retirement projections along with potential risks of retiring in a down market and the importance of having a contingency plan. Beyond money, they talk about the psychological and lifestyle adjustments that come with early retirement, including how to fill one’s time meaningfully, potential lifestyle changes, and the importance of staying engaged and balanced.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 098
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0:00 Introduction
3:54 Background & discovering FIRE
6:55 Steve’s financial situation
12:38 Separate finances
21:36 Considerations for withdrawing money
28:35 Exploring hobbies & passion projects
35:52 Community & networking
44:32 Soundcheck – Shaving
Mile High FI Podcast
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen 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.
