Doug and Dusti chat with Rox (from FinanceRox) about celebrating a massive milestone – officially hitting her full-FI number! Rox shares her story as a former financial analyst who first achieved Coast FI in 2020, navigated life changes such as a divorce and a period of digital nomading, then recently moved to Longmont & ultimately crossed the finish line to FI. Rox also shares her passion for creative outlets outside the numbers in areas like stand-up comedy and daily art journaling.

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• Guitar Accessories
• Hiking & Outdoor
• Essentials for Sleep

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Links

• Connect with Rox
  • FinanceRox website
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
• Connect with Dusti
  • Instagram
  • Email: ficollectivelongmont@gmail.com
• The FI Collective
• CampFI
• CampFI, “RETIRE EARLY A.F.! (and funny)”
• F.I.ne Art Collective Sign up (w/ JD Roth)
• JD Roth
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

1:39 Full-FI & moving to Longmont

9:01 Entrepreneurship insights

13:43 Changing expenses & working after FI

18:15 Retirement reality check

24:50 Spending & money min...

Doug continues the happiness series with part 4 featuring special guest Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel). Doug & Kristen dive into the groundbreaking science of longevity, memory, and community – from an 80-year Harvard study to Chicago commuter trains, the data proves that relationships act as emotional shock absorbers. They also discuss how good relationships are the strongest predictor of a healthy, long, happy life.

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• Guitar Accessories
• Hiking & Outdoor
• Essentials for Sleep

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Links

• Connect with Kristen:
  • Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com
  • FI Friends Travel
• MHFI, “Happiness Beyond Wealth. FIRE ≠ Happiness – Happy #1”
• MHFI, “Is Retirement Overrated? – Happy #2”
• MHFI, “Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? – Happy #3”
• Plain English Podcast
• Plain English Podcast, “Happiness in America”
• Plain English Podcast, “The Healthiest ‘Super-Agers’ Have One Thing in Common”
• Harvard Study of Adult Development
• Alzheimer’s Association, “The first 25 years of the Northwestern University SuperAging Program”
• Nicholas Epley, “Mistakenly Seeking Solitude”
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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Doug chats with Kristen & Pete about their FI journey, full-time RV living, and both of their work situations. They dive into the realities of balancing a mixed-retirement relationship, overcoming decision fatigue while minimizing, navigating cross-country travel costs, balancing different risk tolerances & spending styles, and building true confidence through community.

Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/

Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you!

• Guitar Accessories
• Hiking & Outdoor
• Essentials for Sleep

Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington

Links

• EconoMe Conference
• Carla & Robert on MHFI episode 319
• Jillian Johnsrud
• Harvest Hosts
• James & Rachel fitness challenge
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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**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

Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com

0:00 Introduction

0:51 Downsizing, decluttering, minimalism

7:37 Careers & discovering FIRE

15:48 Money backgrounds & frugality

23:13 Risk tolerance & investing roles

28:19 FI goals & continuing to work

34:15 FI community quirks

43:51 14er quest & altitude sickness

50:57 Testing the RV lifestyle & reality check

1:00:15 RV expenses

1:08:54 Wildfire escape

1:15:52 Upcoming adventures

1:20:22 Soundcheck – Fitness