EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 57 MIN
Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283
from Mile High FI Podcast · host Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl Jensen
Doug chats with a variety of guests at CampFI Rocky Mountain Week 1.5 including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel), and camp attendees Amanda, Tyler, & Roxanne. Pete & Kristen delve into the distinction between being cheap and frugal, sharing personal anecdotes and philosophies. The conversation shifts into other topics such as partner dynamics amongst FI couples, challenges & rewards of embracing frugality, and the power of community building & relationships. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links CampFI Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache MUSTACHIANISM – The Music Video! Kristen Knapp/FI Friends Travel NoCo/SoCo Mustachians Roxanne/FinanceRox Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook ChooseFI Local Groups MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s 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 3:16 Cheap vs. frugal 11:07 Getting out of the cheap mindset 16:54 Amanda – First CampFI experience 24:10 Amanda – Partner dynamics & power of community 30:29 Tyler – SoCo Mustachians 35:26 Tyler – FI meetups 41:48 Roxanne – Journey to Lean FI 49:50 Roxanne – Stand-up comedy 53:37 Soundcheck – Roxanne’s stand-up set
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Doug chats with a variety of guests at CampFI Rocky Mountain Week 1.5 including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel), and camp attendees Amanda, Tyler, & Roxanne. Pete & Kristen delve into the distinction between being cheap and frugal, sharing personal anecdotes and philosophies. The conversation shifts into other topics such as partner dynamics amongst FI couples, challenges & rewards of embracing frugality, and the power of community building & relationships. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links CampFI Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache MUSTACHIANISM – The Music Video! Kristen Knapp/FI Friends Travel NoCo/SoCo Mustachians Roxanne/FinanceRox Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook ChooseFI Local Groups MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s 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 3:16 Cheap vs. frugal 11:07 Getting out of the cheap mindset 16:54 Amanda – First CampFI experience 24:10 Amanda – Partner dynamics & power of community 30:29 Tyler – SoCo Mustachians 35:26 Tyler – FI meetups 41:48 Roxanne – Journey to Lean FI 49:50 Roxanne – Stand-up comedy 53:37 Soundcheck – Roxanne’s stand-up set
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