About this episode
Recorded in the hotel lobby from the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati, Doug and Carl catch-up on various topics including: a recap of their recent visit to the Culdesac community in Arizona, thoughts on e-bikes & electric vehicles, Doug’s battle with pink eye, updates to their fitness routines, and Carl’s unfortunate Facebook incident. Doug also shares an exciting announcement about his wife’s upcoming retirement, providing insights into her journey from skepticism to embracing financial independence. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI ) Couldn’t make it to EconoMe this year, but still want to hang out with others in the FI community? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us. Links EconoMe Conference Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Mr. Money Mustache & Culdesac on MHFI episode 207 Culdesac Brad Barrett/ChooseFI ChooseFI podcast, “Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner | Ep 480” UC San Diego Health, “Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health” Lex Fridman, “417 – Kimbal Musk: The Art of Cooking, Tesla, SpaceX, Zip2, and Family” Diania Merriam on MHFI Episode 199 Mile High FI Facebook Group 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-shirts & 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 4:41 Impressions of Culdesac 10:29 Thoughts on e-bikes & robot cars 17:29 Doug’s courageous battle with pink eye 22:51 Carl’s new fitness routine 31:20 The Facebook incident 38:59 Elizabeth’s retirement: From Skepticism to FIRE 45:49 Carl’s haircut 49:41 Soundcheck – EconoMe opening party