About this episode
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 (Mark’s Money Mind). Best place to invest money in today’s environment? Best budget travel places? How to find your niche in the podcast world? What is a failure you experienced? What caused dinosaurs to become extinct? At what point in a relationship do you start having financial conversations? What’s better - increasing income or decreasing expenses? Who should pay for the first date? How to date while FI? What sets your podcast apart? What do you wish for your podcast audience to do better? How do you keep your podcast from becoming an echo chamber? Best first credit card? Who has experience with whole life insurance/infinite banking? Where can I find a financially independent man/partner? Withdrawal frequency with 4% rule? What would you improve about the FI community? What’s the craziest financial mistake you’ve seen someone make? Best type of property to invest in? What was the pivotal moment in your FI journey? Is FI a fad or does it have staying power? What is the best way to increase your rental income? Adding children to parents’ insurance policy? Do you have a question that you want answered? If so, you can email us or head over to Buy Me A Coffee where you can also support the show. Links CampFI Catching up to FI Mark’s Money Mind Mr. Money Mustache ChooseFI Jacob Lund Fisker Ramit Sethi Econome FI Freedom Retreat Doug’s site 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 2:05 Budget travel 9:36 Finances in relationships & dating 16:00 Podcast questions 23:33 FI community improvements 30:53 Is FI a fad? 38:30 Mark’s fun bucket