Category Archives: FIRE

Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss my attempts to reduce my caffeine intake, some updates on my BTL, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on boredom in retirement.  Also, some thoughts on a dramatic end to the football league season.  Finally, the return of the Tory Clusterfuck. Continue reading “Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.”

Mailbox: Questions and Answers

Hello and welcome back to a bonus edition of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A new reader asked some questions and I thought other new readers may find the questions and answers interesting. If you have any questions or feedback for me, please leave a comment. Sorry, I’m arriving VERY late to the party here, soContinue reading “Mailbox: Questions and Answers”

Part 235

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the impact that AI may have on investing.  Also, an exciting update on my BTL, and a busy week of medical appointments. Weekly Update I’ve had a week off work but it’s not proven quite as relaxing as I’d hoped.  Last SundayContinue reading “Part 235”

Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a look at some FI projections, and explain why pensions are a worthwhile investment no matter your age. Weekly Update This week was mostly standard; working and then chilling out.  Oana has been preparing to start her new job, and just likeContinue reading “Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions”

Looking Back: Part 8

Originally published: December 19th, 2019. This was my last trip to Romania before Covid-19 hit, and I always liked Romania in the winter. It does get very cold though. I doubt we’ll ever return to Snagov, but that’s a story for another time. Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  IContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 8”

Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss luck and how it can change the course of you life.  Also, sample bias and investing; why people need to think critically when presented with data. Quote of the Week Never confuse wisdom with luck. Ferengi Rules of Acquisition I’ve had aContinue reading “Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions”

Looking Back: Part 7

Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  It’s a brave new world; or rather a depressing descent into a dystopian world.  I’m very disappointed in the outcome of the general election.  A Tory government is probably best for me but for the country over the next decade or so, I thinkContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 7”

Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the link between compound interest and the Fermi Paradox.  Also, some updates on our BTL, and our neighbourhood cats. Quote of the Week This question, or something like it, was asked by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950 whilst discussing the possibility ofContinue reading “Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest”