Accidental FI at Age 45 & 48 - Darren & Jolene | MHFI 228

August 13, 2024 01:30:02
Accidental FI at Age 45 & 48 - Darren & Jolene | MHFI 228
Mile High FI Podcast
Accidental FI at Age 45 & 48 - Darren & Jolene | MHFI 228

Aug 13 2024 | 01:30:02

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Show Notes

Doug chats with early retirees Jolene & Darren about their path to financial independence and early retirement.  The couple shares their experience from 20-year careers in agronomy, high savings rates, and the impact of discovering the FIRE movement in 2018.  They discuss life changes including downsizing possessions, international travel, utilizing the 72T rule to access retirement funds early, health insurance options, the benefits of South Dakota residency, and the importance of community.

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0:00 Introduction

3:39 Discovering Financial Independence

8:44 One of these FIRE people

13:06 Obtaining the confidence to retire

21:14 Tracking expenses & asset location

26:15 Using a 72T in retirement

38:32 Transitioning into retirement & retiring to something

43:09 Hiking in Europe

51:46 Memorable meals & sleep while traveling

57:54 Downsizing

1:06:39 Implementing the 4% rule & changing expenses

1:14:13 Health insurance & South Dakota residency

1:25:49 Soundcheck – CampFI

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