Money & Happiness, Inflection Points, Frugal Habits BONUS | MHFI 257.5

This is a Bonus episode with producer Chris! We talk about: the correlation between happiness and income key inflection points in their lives their spending habits on toys and experiences Doug also shares insights on Elizabeth’s retirement and its impact on their lives. Happiness Study Links: High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being – 2010 Study by Kahneman and Deaton Income and emotional well-being: A conflict resolved – 2022 Study by Killingsworth and Kahneman and Mellers Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! MHFI Facebook group Help Doug publish more shows by supporting at Buy Me A Coffee . See other sponsors and affiliate partners , like Mint, Trust&Will, and Nectarine. Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com —- Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:55 Meet Producer Chris 03:07 Happiness and Income Studies 10:16 Inflection Points in Life 18:51 Toys and Spending 24:17 Guitar Trading and Financial Insights 25:27 Shifting Focus to Experiences 26:47 Balancing Material and Emotional Investments 28:53 Band Aspirations and Musical Gear 30:11 Reflections on Early Retirement 41:37 Frugal Habits and Financial Quirks