Originally published January 23rd, 2020. Introduction Hello, and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. There’s a lot to talk about this week, including a fantastic meal out for my girlfriend’s birthday, a couple of complaints I have had to make as a customer, a case of cold/Warrior Flu and some developments on a potentialContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 13”
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Part 242: He’s Just a Poor Boy…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a break from work and a busy week of socialising. Also, thoughts on the election campaign, and a frustrating BTL update. Weekly Update I’ve had a week’s holiday from work and it seems to have flashed by. I’ve not restedContinue reading “Part 242: He’s Just a Poor Boy…”
Part 241: “He’s my property advisor.”
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some changes to my FIRE plans and how I’m tracking my journey. Also, thoughts on the election debate, and a bizarre incident on Twitter/X. Weekly Update The week started with some stress as our washing machine broke down. We’ve had it forContinue reading “Part 241: “He’s my property advisor.””
Letters to Oana: Part 2
Welcome back to the special series of posts; Letters to Oana. In Part 1 I gave an overview of the reasons for this blog, and what I was hoping to achieve. In Part 2 I move on to discuss the ISA Bridge. The ISA Bridge Early retirement is a dream for many, but the majorityContinue reading “Letters to Oana: Part 2”
Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a different approach to calculating my time to FI. Also, a look at people who refuse to leave an inheritance to their kids. I take a few jabs at the Tory party, and I consider whether to rebalance my ISA. Weekly UpdateContinue reading “Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?”
Looking Back: Part 12
Originally published January 10th, 2020. There are two main dividing lines in my life; before and after 9/11, and before and after Covid. Both events changed the world massively, and we’re still dealing with the impact of the pandemic. Trying to remember a time before face masks, social distancing, and handshakes is strange now. IntroductionContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 12”
Part 239
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the possible impacts on the BTL market if Labour are elected. I also look at the state of the Tory party ahead of the recently announced election. I give details on a new mini-series of blog posts, and there’s another example ofContinue reading “Part 239”
Letters to Oana: Part 1
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE and the first in a new short series of posts which I’m calling Letters to Oana. This series is designed to break down FIRE to the absolute basics and give someone with no prior knowledge about investing enough information to manage their financial future. Disclaimer ThisContinue reading “Letters to Oana: Part 1”
Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the CHILL movement that was mentioned by someone on Reddit, and give some suggestions for how I would change the world of work. I also give a shout out to a really cool YouTube channel I’ve recently discovered. Weekly Update As IContinue reading “Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…”
Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. It’s a bit of a mixed bag this week as I touch on a range of subjects; everything from losing my voice to getting annoyed with poor storytelling, to pointless questions and One More Year syndrome. Weekly Update Having a cold sucks, but that’s how myContinue reading “Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…”