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Retiree’s Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 1 | MHFI 161

Retiree’s Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 1 | MHFI 161

FromMile High FI Podcast


Retiree’s Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 1 | MHFI 161

FromMile High FI Podcast

ratings:
Length:
66 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Doug and Carl talk about the shift from saving to spending in retirement. It’s not always easy to go from being a big save to a big spender. Or even a little spender.

To DIY or not to DIY; Carl’s landscaping adventures
Why it’s difficult to shift from saving to spending
Happiness shouldn’t wait for retirement
Why are we afraid of running out of money?
The 4% Rule. Again.

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Links 

Sean Mullany on Mile High FI
EconoMe
Carl’s very big purchase
Die With Zero
Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post.
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days

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0:00 Intro

3:53 A small correction from a viewer

6:51 We have a book idea!

8:43 Being accustomed to saving

13:12 Carl's purchases and DIY projects

22:11 From saving to spending

32:44 Buying what makes you happy

37:48 Changing habits

38:58 Two things

41:14 Our new product announcement

43:00 Fear of running out of money

56:43 How you can support us

58:56 Developing a healthy relationship with money

1:01:31 Soundcheck
Released:
May 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington 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.