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Retiree’s Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 3 | MHFI 163
Retiree’s Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 3 | MHFI 163
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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
May 30, 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 saver to a big spender. Or even a little spender.
Budgets in retirement
The importance of experiences
The Splurge Fund
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Links
ChatGPT
The Paradox of Choice
NoCo Mustachian Meetup
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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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
1:22 New acquisitions
8:31 How often Carl & Doug review finances
18:38 Doug’s budget & expense tracking
24:53 Buying more time
29:21 Prioritizing experiences, health, quality of life
38:33 Happiness
48:05 Splurging
56:06 Don’t try to optimize
1:01:06 Support the show
1:05:51 Soundcheck - Carl & Mindy’s guest appearance
Budgets in retirement
The importance of experiences
The Splurge Fund
Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Do you really love Mile High FI? Buy us 500 Coffees! Do you really love us, buy us a helicopter and a couple of flight lessons!
Links
ChatGPT
The Paradox of Choice
NoCo Mustachian Meetup
Carl’s very big purchase
Die With Zero
Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post.
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
--
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
1:22 New acquisitions
8:31 How often Carl & Doug review finances
18:38 Doug’s budget & expense tracking
24:53 Buying more time
29:21 Prioritizing experiences, health, quality of life
38:33 Happiness
48:05 Splurging
56:06 Don’t try to optimize
1:01:06 Support the show
1:05:51 Soundcheck - Carl & Mindy’s guest appearance
Released:
May 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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