Savings, Laughter, and Life on the Journey to FI - David & Jill | MHFI 264

April 22, 2025 01:01:33
Savings, Laughter, and Life on the Journey to FI - David & Jill | MHFI 264
Mile High FI Podcast
Savings, Laughter, and Life on the Journey to FI - David & Jill | MHFI 264

Apr 22 2025 | 01:01:33

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Show Notes

Doug chats with David & Jill at the EconoMe Conference about their pursuit of Financial Independence.   David shares his background growing up with a scarcity mindset, the accidental path to FI, his recent mini-retirement, experience quitting alcohol, and a newfound passion for stand-up comedy.  Jill discusses her middle-class upbringing, balancing her full-time job and schooling, and frugality.  Together they discuss lifestyle changes, managing finances as a couple, and the importance of clear communication in a relationship.

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0:00 Introduction

4:21 Discovering FIRE & frugal habits

9:41 David & Jill’s FI journey

17:17 Overcoming the fear of boredom

26:44 Reflecting on sobriety

32:05 Stand up comedy

39:47 Balancing finances as a couple

45:10 Mini retirement plans

50:53 Importance of communication

58:08 Soundcheck – EconoMe Experience

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