From $150K Failure to Financial Independence - Nik Johnson | MHFI 299

December 23, 2025 00:58:03
From $150K Failure to Financial Independence - Nik Johnson | MHFI 299
Mile High FI Podcast
From $150K Failure to Financial Independence - Nik Johnson | MHFI 299

Dec 23 2025 | 00:58:03

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Nik Johnson (Everyday Money Heroes) about his journey to Financial Independence and retiring early.  He discusses an early passion for personal finance, how he discovered FI during the pandemic, the value of being part of a community, and the importance of a supportive spouse.  Nik describes his post-retirement life emphasizing a commitment to community service & financial literacy.  And excitingly he also describes what it’s like to be featured on national television (CBS Sunday Morning).

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0:00 Introduction

0:57 CBS Sunday Morning experience

7:48 Discovering FI & building community

15:15 Career & financial journey

23:52 CENT & achieving FI

29:58 Quitting work & emotional impact

38:53 Changes in expenses & spending in retirement

45:26 Everyday Money Heroes

52:33 Soundcheck – CampFI

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