Mr. Money Mustache on Being Retired 19 Years & Turning 50 | MHFI 241

November 12, 2024 01:13:38
Mr. Money Mustache on Being Retired 19 Years & Turning 50 | MHFI 241
Mile High FI Podcast
Mr. Money Mustache on Being Retired 19 Years & Turning 50 | MHFI 241

Nov 12 2024 | 01:13:38

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) about a variety of topics centered around retirement, fitness, happiness, and sustainable living.  Pete also answers questions from the Facebook mailbag.

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0:00 Introduction

2:04 Comparing traditional retirement to FIRE

6:53 Pete’s fitness routine & diet

10:44 Reflections on 19 years of retirement

17:10 The 4% rule & current expenses

22:50 Experimenting with more spending

28:11 Question – Advice for young adults retiring early

33:19 Question – What are you looking fwd to as an empty-nester?

34:30 Question – Something you’ve tried recently

38:46 Question – Sleep routine

43:39 Question – Consultations & coaching

46:59 Question – The next Longmont

52:24 Question – Thoughts on Culdesac

58:28 Question – Socially responsible investing

1:01:44 Question – World falling apart

1:06:49 Soundcheck – EVs

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