FinCon Recap and Mailbag – Random Episode | MHFI 189

Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen.  They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children.  They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats.  In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N’ Roses concert, their insightful views on the band’s performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic.  Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty banter is filled with sharp insights and humor, making this episode a must-listen. Do you love Mile High FI? You betcha! Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Links Get your A.S.S. eggnog lube: MileHighFI.com/ASS Wim Hof FinCon Paula Pant/Afford Anything JD Roth Steve Stewart Brad Barrett/ChooseFI Joel Larsgaard/How To Money Jordan Grumet Andrew Giancola/The Personal Finance Podcast Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Original 4% Rule article from Bill Bengen Quit Like a Millionaire Go Curry Cracker: The Path to 100% Equities NoCo Mustachians BPCON Robert Farrington/The College Investor Travis Hornsby/Student Loan Planner ChooseFI Local Groups GoWithLess CampFI Econome Connect with Mindy Jensen: Email BiggerPockets Twitter/X Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’s site Carl’s blog: 1500 Days Do you want a Tesla too? Save some money and get 3 months of FSD with Carl’s referral code. — 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 1:39 A.S.S. & bidets 8:33 Mindy & Carl missing FinCon 13:27 Doug’s FinCon recap 20:08 FinCon panels/podcast recording 26:00 Tesla purchase 36:50 End of Carl’s house projects? 42:20 Sleep 46:48 Question 1: Lowering volatility 58:50 Question 2: 2024 FI events 1:00:01 Question 3: Kids & FI number 1:04:20 Question 4: Social network in retirement 1:09:53 Soundcheck – Guns N’ Roses