Mindy On Money

By Mindy Jensen, Carl Jensen

Business Investing

What's Mindy On Money about?

Listen to Mindy On Money for discussions about financial independence and early retirement. We talk about how to liberate yourself from The Man but more importantly, what happens after that. We'll be discussing our journey and also interviewing the best and brightest from the space.

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Mindy On Money episodes:

05.22.2024
Case Study: I Have $100,000 At Age 50. What Now?
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/podcastSocial Security will be OK: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2024/05/is-social-security-going-bankrupt/Catching Up To FI: https://catchinguptofi.com/Thanks for listening!
05.15.2024
What We Learned From The FIRE Community
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/carl68907JL Collins: https://www.jlcollinsnh.comCarl’s blog: https://www.1500days.comCarl’s podcast: https://www.milehighfi.comFee only, FI advisors: https://www.downshiftfinancial.comBudgets Are Sexy: https://www.budgetsaaresexy.comKolodij Tax: https://www.kolotax.com/Thanks for listening!
05.08.2024
Do You Regret Retiring Early?
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/s1/2Hoffman 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!
05.01.2024
Does FIRE Need A Rebrand?
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?...
04.24.2024
The Boring Middle
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/s1/22BPCon Cancun!: https://biggerpockets.getregistered.net/conference-2024Thanks...
04.17.2024
Mad Fientist: Life, Money, And The Pursuit Of Happiness
Mindy (and Carl) talk to the FIRE legend, The Mad Fientist! They talk about their lengthy history, what they learned from Ramit, and the endless pursuit of happiness. Links:Mad FientistHappiness Through SubtractionSoulMad Fientist's albumMindy On Money Facebook groupThanks for listening!...
04.10.2024
Case Study: I'm About To Retire! Help!!
Mindy (and Carl) tackle their first case study. Alex is about to retire from a high-powered career. What's next?Mindy On Money ScholarshipStanford walking studyFinding what you're meant to do: Taking StockChoose FI Local GroupsLongmont Meetup groupCamp FICarl's blog: 1500 DaysMindy...
04.03.2024
FI Haters Gonna Hate!
Some people don't like FI events! Mindy (and Carl) talk about FI hate email.Mindy On Money ScholarshipAmberly's FI CruiseEconoMeChoose FI Local GroupsLongmont Meetup groupCamp FICarl's blog: 1500 DaysMindy On Money Facebook group
03.27.2024
The Money Date
Mindy (and Carl) talk about why it's important to have a money date before having their own. Along the way, Mindy invents a new word! LinksMoney Date on BiggerPockets Money (157)Appearing on Ramit's showBiggerPockets publishing: Lend to LiveHow we're selling...
03.20.2024
Cody Berman: Financial Independence Before 30
Cody Berman isn't even 30 and is already financially independent. He hustled and lived hard including delivering food on a bike and sleeping in a car. Along the way, he found a partner willing to make the same sacrifices. But...
03.13.2024
J Money: Life After FI (With A Working Partner)
J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy talks about financial independence, unexpected sickness, and navigating early retirement with a working partner. LinksJ's ResumeBudgets Are SexyTwitter
03.06.2024
Sixteen Unconventional Money Questions To Ask Your Partner
Mindy (and Carl) share 16 unconventional money questions to discuss with your partner. Carl also discusses farts. LinksDownload our list of questions to ask your partner: mindyonmoney.com/questionsScholarship: mindyonmoney.com/scholarshipJoin our facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoneyThanks for listening!
02.28.2024
Financial Independence Sucks!
Mindy and Carl love Financial Independence. But some don't... On this podcast, Mindy and Carl discuss why some hate Financial Independence and why they're wrong. LinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite booksPhysician On FIREThanks for listening!
02.21.2024
The Top 14 Reasons To FI!
Show notes Mindy and Carl discuss the top reasons to pursue financial independence. Carl, Older Daughter, and Mindy lay out why you should pursue FI. LinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite booksOur favorite resourcesDon't sit too much!EconoMe (save 10% with coupon...
02.15.2024
Bonus Episode: The Most Important Decision, Listener Takes!
In this episode, we hear from our audience about yesterday's episode, the most important decision. Featured:RakeshLauren: creator of cFIREsimTom: The Frugal Gay blog and InstagramBill: Host of the Catching up to FI podcastDoug: Niche Site Project and the lesser half...
02.14.2024
The Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make
Show NotesIs money what people really fight about?Mindy and Carls’ first dateMindy’s awful carQuestions to ask a potential partnerWhat happens when your money views diverge?Money dateWhopper, whopper, whopper, whopperLinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite resourcesEconoMe (save 10% with coupon code MOM)
02.07.2024
Brad Barrett: Get Your FI On!
Show NotesBrad, Mindy and Carl go way backEarly Money MemoriesBrad’s lightning bolt money momentCarl LOVES FIRE. Why don't you?How to get others on board the FIRE trainLinksMindy On MoneyChoose FIRichmond SaversTravel Miles 101MMM: The Shockingly Simple MathEarly Retirement ExtremeFI Freedom...
01.31.2024
Diania Merriam And Mindset: From Scarcity To Abundance
Mindy (and Carl) talk to Diania Merriam about mindset, community, EconoMe, and much more!How fear mindset holds us backHow do we become less afraid?EconoMeCommunityStick around for the outtakes!LinksEconoMe (Enter MOM to save 10% off a ticket!)Books Diania recommendsCarl's EconoMe talkMindy...
01.24.2024
JL Collins: Stories From The FIRE Front
Mindy (and Carl) talk to JL Collins about financial independence and much more!Financial Independence in a war zonePathfindersHow The Simple Path to Wealth got its nameHow crock pots relate to financial independence Why Mindy and Carl work on cruise boatsIs money...
01.17.2024
JL Collins: Uncommon Questions
Mindy (and Carl) talk to JL about his butt, his voice, the Simple Path to Wealth, and Chicago pizza.Carl's stalking waysJL loses his voice right before going on stageJL's career as a flyswatter salesmanIs there such a thing as a...
01.10.2024
Enough (Should I Be Thoughtfully Reckless?)
Today we talk about having Enough. Enough money. Enough investments to carry you through early retirement and on to traditional retirement.How do you know when you have Enough?And once you have it, how do you leap into the Great Beyond...
01.05.2024
2023 Review
Show notes Our 2023 in review! Our investments did great! We also spent a lot. Like, A LOT! We completed tons of home projects, too! (And Carl didn't lose any fingers! Bonus!) 2023 was a good year, but we have...
01.04.2024
Regrets, We've Had A Few
We didn’t do financial independence right. Too much flipping, not enough living. Dear listeners, we hope that our story helps you. LinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeOur appearance on Ramit's showMr. Money MustacheChoose FI1500days.comMad Fientist: Front loading
01.03.2024
How We Made Our Money
Carl and I discuss how we created our FIRE Portfolio, how we made our money. And talk about our marriage. Our investments are diversified while our marriage is not.Frugality: Sourcing clothes from the trash, judgy neighbors, and NOT taking vacation...
01.02.2024
Ramit Aftermath (The Comments)
Carl and I discuss the aftermath of being on the Ramit show. We received some interesting comments. I even got called a Karen?!? LinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeMindy On Money YouTubeOur appearance on Ramit's showPlaying With FIREOur friend doing good workBest...
01.01.2024
Let's Talk About Our Appearance On The Ramit Show
Carl and I went on Ramit Sethi's Podcast, I Will Teach You to be Rich, to talk about learning how to spend money. In this episode, we talk about:How we ended up on Ramit's showWhat we got out of itCarl's...
12.18.2023
Mindy On Money, The Trailer!
Welcome to Mindy on Money, where we'll be talking about money, life and financial independence. In addition to our journey, we'll also be talking to the best and brightest about their lives.