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

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	[Sean Mullany](https://milehighfi.com/podcast/114-sean-mullaney/)) on Mile High FI

	[EconoMe](https://economeconference.com/))

	Carl’s [very big purchase](https://milehighfi.com/podcast/151-memory-dividends-purchase/))

	[Die With Zero](https://amzn.to/3UzjQ67))

	[Doug’s site](https://dougcunnington.com/)) - Check out the NEW [Sleep Post](https://dougcunnington.com/sleep/)).

	Carl’s blog: [1500 Days](https://www.1500days.com/))

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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