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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H 2M

Mr. Money Mustache Wonders… “Is the FIRE Movement Dead?” | MHFI 308

from Mile High FI Podcast · host Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl Jensen

Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about whether the FIRE Movement is dead, in response to a variety of online commentary claiming this statement as fact.  Doug & Pete review and critique multiple perspectives, including notable names like Dave Ramsey and Morgan Housel while also addressing misconceptions, highlighting the value of Financial Independence, and acknowledge the movement’s evolution. 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 Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Jared Dillian, “The FIRE Movement” Jarrad Morrow, “The FIRE Movement Won’t Work Like It Used To (Here’s Why)” Dave Ramsey, “Why the F.I.R.E. Movement Isn’t Sustainable” Ramit Sethi, “The Problem with the “FIRE” Movement” Mindy & Carl on Ramit Sethi’s “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” Brian Farrell, “What Happened To The FIRE Movement?” Morgan Housel, “Is the F.I.R.E. Movement Dead?” The Knowledge Project podcast, “Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want” Gregory Galant, “Mark Cuban on the FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early” 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 6:11 Jared Dillian, “The FIRE Movement” 23:16 Jarrad Morrow, “The FIRE Movement Won’t Work Like It Used To” 25:52 Dave Ramsey, “Why the F.I.R.E. Movement Isn’t Sustainable” 32:01 Ramit Sethi, “The Problem with the “FIRE” Movement” 38:06 Brian Farrell, “What Happened To The FIRE Movement?” 43:07 Morgan Housel, “Is the F.I.R.E. Movement Dead?” 50:40 Gregory Galant, “Mark Cuban on the FIRE Movement” 58:12 Soundcheck – Winter trips

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