Part 260: Too Big to Fail?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I offer some thoughts on why the stock market can’t fail, and take a look back at the growth in my ISA since it was opened.   Weekly Update I’m still in that mindset of waiting for the year to end.  I’m finishing up myContinue reading “Part 260: Too Big to Fail?”

Part 258: Hitting a million steps…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK.  Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK.  It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”

Part 255: Birthday Week

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss house buying, time in the market, and look back on a great birthday week. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week as I’ve celebrated my birthday, and I’ve had a great time I’m pleased to report.  On Monday Oana and I wentContinue reading “Part 255: Birthday Week”

Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I have a huge announcement regarding my BTL.  Also, a cool end to the week, and thoughts on arguing with people.  Finally, an update on the stranded astronauts, and how I would rebuild the tax system. Weekly Update A short working week as IContinue reading “Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space”

Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the relationship between FI and climate change.  Also, why debt is borrowing from your future self, and how it can be useful in the right circumstances. Weekly Update Euro 2024 The best team won and it is that simple.  The Spanish wereContinue reading “Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.”

Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss universal financial advice and provide positive updates on our BTL sale.  Also, some thoughts on the elections both here in the UK, and across the pond in the US.  Weekly Update On Sunday Oana and I went for a long walk aroundContinue reading “Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow”

Part 243: All-Time Highs

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some more developments with our BTL sale, and report some record highs in my finances.  Also, a look back at some meals out over the last week, and some thoughts on Euro 2024. Weekly Update On Sunday I went for Father’s DayContinue reading “Part 243: All-Time Highs”

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 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.”

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”