Eric Cooper retired at 50, just a couple years after learning about FIRE. I'm tired and too lazy to write detailed notes for this one, but Eric is a good dude and this is a good show, so give it a listen.

Mindy (and Carl) interview KMOV meteorologist and good friend, Kristen Knapp.

Show notes:

• Kristen forgives Carl for his weather jokes
• Being a meteorologist isn’t as glamorous as what you’d think
• Kristen’s crazy backstory
• Reading Money magazine. As a kid!
• Breaking out of generational habits
• Does worrying serve you?

Links:

• Camp FI: https://www.campfi.org
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney
• Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Mindy (and Carl) answer questions from the audience:

• What does it mean to live life to the fullest?
• Do you think that FI adherents have a better sense of living a full and rich life?
• How to create mini goals or milestones for something to work towards in the short term.
• How to evolve with money as you progress towards retirement.
• Mindy’s obsession with buckets.

Links:

• Scholarship: https://mindyonmoney.com/scholarship
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney

Thanks for listening!

Jennifer is 50 and has $100,000. Can she retire with $1,000,000? Is this even a realistic (or good) idea?

Links:

• Amberly's new podcast: https://www.amberlygrant.com/podcast
• Social Security will be OK: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2024/05/is-social-security-going-bankrupt/
• Catching Up To FI: https://catchinguptofi.com/

Thanks for listening!

We've learned so much from the FIRE community. And it goes way beyond the 4% Rule...

Links:

• Tesla referral code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/carl68907
• JL Collins: https://www.jlcollinsnh.com
• Carl’s blog: https://www.1500days.com
• Carl’s podcast: https://www.milehighfi.com
• Fee only, FI advisors: https://www.downshiftfinancial.com
• Budgets Are Sexy: https://www.budgetsaaresexy.com
• Kolodij Tax: https://www.kolotax.com/

Thanks for listening!

Someone recently asked Carl if he regretted retiring early. Mindy (and Carl) ponder the question on this week's episode.

Links:

• Money Will Solve Money Problems: https://www.1500days.com/money-will-solve-money-problems/
• Ramit: https://mindyonmoney.com/s1/2
• Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/the-process/
• Pool School: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-podcast/
• Hot Tubs 101 https://www.swimuniversity.com/hot-tub-podcast/

Thanks for listening!

Mindy had an interesting conversation with a group of entrepreneur friends. None of them seemed to like the idea of FIRE. Or did they? What would you do if you had autonomy over your time?

Does FIRE need a rebrand?

Links:
- Alex Felice: https://www.alexandria.capital/home
- Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com
- Mindy On Money facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney

Thanks for listening!

The Boring Middle is the time between when you discover FIRE and when you retire. Dreaming about your Future FIRE Life is fun, but you've got to enjoy the time in between too.

Links:

• The Mad FIentist interview: https://mindyonmoney.com/s1/22
• BPCon Cancun!: https://biggerpockets.getregistered.net/conference-2024

Thanks for listening!