Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283

September 02, 2025 00:57:46
Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283
Mile High FI Podcast
Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283

Sep 02 2025 | 00:57:46

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Show Notes

Doug chats with a variety of guests at CampFI Rocky Mountain Week 1.5 including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel), and camp attendees Amanda, Tyler, & Roxanne.   Pete & Kristen delve into the distinction between being cheap and frugal, sharing personal anecdotes and philosophies.  The conversation shifts into other topics such as partner dynamics amongst FI couples, challenges & rewards of embracing frugality, and the power of community building & relationships.

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0:00 Introduction

3:16 Cheap vs. frugal

11:07 Getting out of the cheap mindset

16:54 Amanda – First CampFI experience

24:10 Amanda – Partner dynamics & power of community

30:29 Tyler –  SoCo Mustachians

35:26 Tyler – FI meetups

41:48 Roxanne – Journey to Lean FI

49:50 Roxanne – Stand-up comedy

53:37 Soundcheck – Roxanne’s stand-up set

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