Retired Two Months: Here's What We Learned - Elizabeth & Dusti | MHFI 224

Doug chats with two recent retirees, his wife Elizabeth & friend Dusti. They share vital tips and lessons they’ve learned, including financial planning, healthcare considerations, and the importance of flexibility and community in retirement. The group also discusses real-life strategies like writing things down, engaging in fulfilling activities, and easing into new routines. 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 product, the 1500 Days bidet? 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 Elizabeth by reaching out to Mindy: Email BiggerPockets Twitter/X Connect with Dusti: Facebook Strava Instagram Elizabeth & Dusti on MHFI episode 223 Elizabeth on MHFI episode 212 Dusti on MHFI: Episode 172 Episode 178 Episode 179 Gretchen Rubin, “The Happiness Project” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Leckerlee Cookies Robert Cialdini, “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook 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 2:19 Two paths to retirement 7:51 Advice when approaching retirement 15:41 Flexible but rigid 21:20 Healthcare & night terrors 28:41 Journaling 34:46 Take a trip 38:46 Trying new things & making lists 45:48 Misc quick tips 51:43 Soundcheck – Timeshare challenge