Doug chats with Colorado resident Neil about his inspiring journey of perseverance, self-improvement, and financial growth. Neil shares his approach to budgeting, strategies for overcoming financial challenges, side hustles, rental properties, and the emotional aspects of financial stability. He also explains the 50/20/30 budgeting framework and provides advice for those just starting their FI journey.

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Links

• Mr. Money Mustache
• ABC News, “How ‘Mr. Money Moustache’ Retired at Age 30”
• Pete Adeney on MHFI episode 241
• Monarch Money
• MyBudgetCoach app
• MMM HQ/NoCo Mustachians
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey

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