About this episode
Doug and Carl chat with Allison, delving into her unique journey as a nanny for high net worth families and some insights & takeaways from those with wealth. Allison also discusses her path toward financial independence including frugal areas of her life, giving into the (lifestyle) creep, and finally attending an in-person FI event for the first time after being in the community virtually for so many years. Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper . Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI ) Want to support our new business venture, Pets on Jets? If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee . Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) Connect with Allison on Instagram FinCon “Mindy On Money” podcast EconoMe Conference Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez, “Your Money or Your Life” Kindle Paperback Audiobook Audio CD Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Early Retirement Extreme Brad Barrett/ChooseFI BJ on MHFI episode 217 CampFI Allison on Earn & Invest podcast, “How to Take Action (Live From Econome)” Allison on ChooseFI podcast, “The Courage to Take Action | EconoMe LIVE with Doc G | Ep 488” Jordan Grumet/Doc G 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 3:12 Life as a nanny for the wealthy 9:22 Insights on wealth & happiness 13:11 Sunk cost fallacy 20:28 Contemplating life with 100X current net worth 27:19 Discovering Financial Independence 37:35 Areas of frugality 42:58 Giving in to the (lifestyle) creep 49:22 Attending first FI events 55:19 FI in real-life 1:05:13 The perfect day 1:09:47 Soundcheck – Gray blobs