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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 56 MIN

Reflecting On 15 Months Of Early Retirement – Elizabeth | MHFI 281

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

Doug chats with his wife Elizabeth about her first year (and few months) of retirement while answering questions from the Facebook group.  They also discuss a post from Instagram called “The 6 Luxuries of Life”. Questions answered: James C – How has the amount of time you spend managing your finances changed since retirement? Michael H – How did you get so lucky to end up with Doug?  What would you tell another wife that is similarly worried about lack of regular paychecks?  Did April’s quick downturn scare you? Sheila A – Does Elizabeth think she should have quit even earlier? Todd N – Anything she would have done differently in the past 6 months? James T – What did Doug say or what life changes convinced you to take the plunge? Seth E – What are some of the unexpected benefits that’s she’s experienced since retiring? Cait Y – Are you enjoying your time or do you miss the structured work week? Diania – How do you manage so much time together? Or do you have enough independent interests that you have enough space from each other? 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, including his beloved shade umbrella?  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 Shade Umbrella 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 Elizabeth on MFHI episode 212 Dr. Amy Shah, “The 6 Luxuries of Life” 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 5:20 Question – Managing finances 9:20 Question – April’s downturn 14:44 Question – Lack of regular paychecks 18:44 Question – Quit sooner or done anything different? 23:00 Question – Unexpected benefits of retiring 31:19 Question – Doing one thing a day 35:27 Question – Managing time together 41:19 The 6 luxuries of life 45:31 Rushing vs. control over time 51:11 Soundcheck – Victor

Doug chats with his wife Elizabeth about her first year (and few months) of retirement while answering questions from the Facebook group.  They also discuss a post from Instagram called “The 6 Luxuries of Life”. Questions answered: James C – How has the amount of time you spend managing your finances changed since retirement? Michael H – How did you get so lucky to end up with Doug?  What would you tell another wife that is similarly worried about lack of regular paychecks?  Did April’s quick downturn scare you? Sheila A – Does Elizabeth think she should have quit even earlier? Todd N – Anything she would have done differently in the past 6 months? James T – What did Doug say or what life changes convinced you to take the plunge? Seth E – What are some of the unexpected benefits that’s she’s experienced since retiring? Cait Y – Are you enjoying your time or do you miss the structured work week? Diania – How do you manage so much time together? Or do you have enough independent interests that you have enough space from each other? 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, including his beloved shade umbrella?  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 Shade Umbrella 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 Elizabeth on MFHI episode 212 Dr. Amy Shah, “The 6 Luxuries of Life” 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 5:20 Question – Managing finances 9:20 Question – April’s downturn 14:44 Question – Lack of regular paychecks 18:44 Question – Quit sooner or done anything different? 23:00 Question – Unexpected benefits of retiring 31:19 Question – Doing one thing a day 35:27 Question – Managing time together 41:19 The 6 luxuries of life 45:31 Rushing vs. control over time 51:11 Soundcheck – Victor

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