Finance Advice to Our Younger Selves | MHFI 198

January 16, 2024 00:45:40
Finance Advice to Our Younger Selves | MHFI 198
Mile High FI Podcast
Finance Advice to Our Younger Selves | MHFI 198

Jan 16 2024 | 00:45:40

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Show Notes

Doug and Carl reflect on their paths to financial independence and discuss the advice they would have given their younger selves.  Topics include college education/career paths, early savings, retirement account contributions, index fund investing, flexibility across different investments, strong work ethic, resilience, and of course... asparagus.

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Links -- 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 1:17 Education & alternate career paths 6:35 Carl’s first post-college job 10:29 Doug’s early career jobs 15:51 Early investing experiences 20:19 Rich vs. wealthy 25:25 Investment strategies & lessons 33:42 Importance of work ethic 38:07 Final thoughts & advice 42:05 Soundcheck - Hangover cure

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