Retiree's Guide: Overcoming Frugality & Embracing Spending, Pt 1 | MHFI 161

Doug and Carl talk about the shift from saving to spending in retirement. It’s not always easy to go from being a big save to a big spender. Or even a little spender. To DIY or not to DIY; Carl’s landscaping adventures Why it’s difficult to shift from saving to spending Happiness shouldn’t wait for retirement Why are we afraid of running out of money? The 4% Rule. Again. Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Do you really love Mile High FI? Buy Us 500 Coffees! Do you really love us, buy us a helicopter and a couple of flight lessons! Links  Sean Mullany on Mile High FI EconoMe Carl’s very big purchase Die With Zero Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post. Carl’s blog: 1500 Days -- Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **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 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected] 0:00 Intro 3:53 A small correction from a viewer 6:51 We have a book idea! 8:43 Being accustomed to saving 13:12 Carl's purchases and DIY projects 22:11 From saving to spending 32:44 Buying what makes you happy 37:48 Changing habits 38:58 Two things 41:14 Our new product announcement 43:00 Fear of running out of money 56:43 How you can support us 58:56 Developing a healthy relationship with money 1:01:31 Soundcheck