Emergency Funds, Tesla Stock Talk, and Coast FI Decisions | Mailbag | MHFI 188

Doug and Carl answer questions from the mailbag. Intro: Doug & Carl discuss their weddings and advice for others Questions answered: Carl: How big is Doug’s Emergency Fund? Mike: What is Carl going to do with his Tesla Stock? Tahir: Plans to buy a house outright, works part-time as a college professor, with tutoring as a side-hustle on the way to CoastFI.  Is this a good plan or should there be a change in course? Listener Question: What do you think of Doug’s emergency fund situation? Can’t wait to get your special asparagus stickers?  Be the first (and perhaps only) person in line by heading over to Buy Me A Coffee. Links Downshift Financial Downshift Financial on MHFI 024 Downshift Financial on MHFI 056 Mark’s Money Mind 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: [email protected] or [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Weddings 7:48 Question 1: Emergency fund 16:00 Professional financial advice 21:26 Question 2: Tesla stock 32:30 Question 3: CoastFI plan 40:47 Soundcheck – Hiking