Coast FI vs Fat FI With The Fioneers | MHFI 265

Doug chats with Jess and Corey from The Fioneers about their unique paths to Financial Independence, the Slow FI and Coast FI concepts, how their views on spending have evolved over the years, content creation, and balancing work with building a fulfilling life.  The group provides thoughts and advice in response to a listener email about reaching Financial Independence, potentially achieving Fat FI, helping family, and exploring content creation as a new career path.   Jess and Corey also discuss their Coast FI calculator tool and upcoming Slow FI retreats. Follow the link for more details including the original email from listener “Carl”: https://milehighfi.com/coast-fi-question-265/ Win a ticket to CampFI Rocky Mountain – Week 1 Ticket (2025) Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Use code MILEHIGHFI at GhostBed checkout for an additional 10% Off Already Low Prices! Links Connect with The Fioneers: Website: https://thefioneers.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fioneers Threads/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefioneers/ Coast FI Calculator: https://thefioneers.com/free-resources/ Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Eamon & Bec YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Kara & Nate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaraandNate MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the 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 Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Inspirations for slowing down 5:13 Listener email & initial thoughts 12:36 Champagne lifestyle and spending 19:56 Balancing family support with FI 27:09 Job satisfaction 34:08 Sleeping in a camper van 39:10 Content creation 46:22 Strategies & recommendations for “Carl” 52:27 Future plans for the Fioneers 58:22 Soundcheck – Van Life