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Doug chats with Rusty about the intricacies of the 'Buy, Borrow, Die' strategy. They discuss the mechanics of how the strategy works, benefits, potential risks, and answer related questions from listeners Nate and Sophia. They also answer Alex's question from the mailbag about claiming unemployment benefits ethically and navigating asset allocation during market volatility. Rusty's "Homework": https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qflSynVvMlxcBw1kkKBfG3HFQNJV05b8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100827824204716910905&rtpof=true&sd=true Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Use code MILEHIGHFI at GhostBed checkout for an additional 10% Off Already Low Prices! June 4, 2025 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/d2lTp4FMe4A?feature=share Come hang out with Doug at CampFI Week 1.5, Mon July 7, 2025 - Thurs July 10, 2025: https://campfi.org/event/campfi-rm-250707/ Links Rusty on MHFI episode 252 https://milehighfi.com/podcast/252-rusty-4-years-early-retirement/ NBER Working Paper Series, “Buffett’s Alpha” https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w19681/w19681.pdf Mad Fientist, “How to Access Retirement Funds Early” https://www.madfientist.com/how-to-access-retirement-funds-early/ MHFI Facebook group https://milehighfi.com/facebook Doug’s site https://dougcunnington.com/ Producer Chris's blog, Epic Financial Journey https://www.epicfinancialjourney.com/ --- Join the Mile High FI Club - It's our email list! http://milehighfi.club/ Support the Show (and get exclusive content!) https://milehighfi.com/donate 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. -- The Mile High FI Website https://milehighfi.com/ On Apple Podcasts https://milehighfi.com/apple On Spotify https://milehighfi.com/spotify E-mail doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Basics steps of Buy, Borrow, Die 9:01 Mechanics & benefits of the strategy 13:51 Risks & downsides 23:18 Mathematical projections & comparisons 28:33 ACA & tax considerations 36:53 Question: Claiming unemployment 44:02 Entitlement to unemployment benefits 48:46 Question: Reallocating due to market volatility 55:55 Market predictions 1:00:14 Soundcheck - Vacation packing