Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss safe withdrawal rates, DINK couples, and food. Weekly Update It’s been a cold week this week with temperatures in our apartment hovering around 12C-13C. We’ve been using tealights to warm our living room up, with the heater only used sparingly. The heaterContinue reading “Part 215”
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Parts 213-214
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss what is meant by “life-changing money”. Also, a look at the concept of infinity, and some thoughts about a slight change in FIRE strategy. Weekly Update Things have generally been improving, I’m happy to say. I’m not great or good, but I’mContinue reading “Parts 213-214”
Part 212
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. An update on my BTL, and some thoughts on a possible increase in the ISA allowance. Weekly Update I had my first appointment with my new psychologist this week and it was largely positive. I had a much better vibe from this person than I didContinue reading “Part 212”
Parts 206-211
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Updates since the last post… It’s not been a great time, to be honest. I don’t want to dwell on it too much, but I feel it’s necessary to explain why I’ve been absent for a few weeks. I’ve started on a new post each weekContinue reading “Parts 206-211”
Parts 204-205
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some thoughts on my mortgage, and some positive updates to my investment income. Updates since the last post… I’m not in a good place, mentally I mean. I’ve not woken up and found myself in Essex or something. It’s fair to say I’m feeling awful. I’mContinue reading “Parts 204-205”
Parts 199-203: Malta 2023, and Some Financial Updates
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. It’s been a while. I hope you are well, and thank you for checking back in. I’m sorry this post is later than planned. We’ve had a guest fly into the UK to stay with us on Saturday, and much of my time has been spentContinue reading “Parts 199-203: Malta 2023, and Some Financial Updates”
Part 197
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at a frustrating first session with my psychologist. Also, a great new finance book, and a nice boost to my investment income. Weekly Update I’ve posted recently about my mental health struggles but I don’t think I’ve made it clear howContinue reading “Part 197”
Part 196
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week. That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish. I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”
Part 195
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare. Also, a tragic death in the family. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”
Part 194
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about mortgage rates. Also, and a bit of a content warning/trigger warning is probably needed here… CONTENT WARNING – MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, HAVING CHILDREN …I talk about mental health, mental illness, and my thoughts on having children/creating life. I know a lotContinue reading “Part 194”