Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the simplicity of FI and how this can put people off following it. Also, why the whole idea of “being the bigger person” is rubbish. Weekly Update Covid sucks.  Yep, Oana and I have both come down with Covid, and we must haveContinue reading “Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.”

Part 287: Another Milestone

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I celebrate a new investing milestone. Also, thoughts on the increasing craziness over in the United States. Weekly Update I had a great weekend last week with a nice four-day break from work.  On Easter Sunday, Oana and I went for a meal withContinue reading “Part 287: Another Milestone”

Part 286: If you tolerate this…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I wanted to avoid politics, but *gestures at… everything* Let’s just get into it… Weekly Update Another week down, another week closer to FI.  I’m afraid there’s not much to report from the early part of the week, as it was taken up entirelyContinue reading “Part 286: If you tolerate this…”

Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss incentives and priorities at work.  Also, a look back at lifetime contributions to my ISA and pensions.  There are some frustrating updates on the job front for our household and a few thoughts on Christmas. Weekly Update A Very Covid Christmas IContinue reading “Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs”

Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back at the fallout from the recent budget.  Also, updates on my job search and a busy week. Weekly Update Oana and I celebrated our seventeenth anniversary this week, and no we are not married and have no intention of inviting theContinue reading “Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory”

Autism, Money, and Suicide

Content warning: Suicide Living in a neurotypical world is difficult for autistic people, and the reasons for this are varied and differ from person to person. The common theme is that life in an NT world is a constant battle for ND (neurodivergent) individuals. Broadly speaking, many of the difficulties ND people face come fromContinue reading “Autism, Money, and Suicide”

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 182: FIRE, Interrupted.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I share some of my frustrations with how people communicate.  Also, thoughts on the series finale of Star Trek: Picard, the usual financial updates, and a big boost to my investment income for 2023. Quote of the Week “Shares? It’s bullshit.” It’s been aContinue reading “Part 182: FIRE, Interrupted.”

Part 181: Why We FIRE

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back at my FIRE journey.  Also, some updates on my BTL, and my investment approach for the rest of 2023. Weekly Update It was my week of working late shifts this week, where I finish at 8pm.  I have to work theseContinue reading “Part 181: Why We FIRE”

Part 179

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss financial successes and failures.  Also, what my “ideal day” looks like.  There are the usual financial updates, and some more poor customer service stories. Weekly Update   Last weekend we saw John Wick: Chapter 4 at the cinema, and it was awesome.  SomeContinue reading “Part 179”