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Part 253: It’s a Trap!

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss paying for TempFI.  Also, some major updates and progress regarding my BTL sale.  Finally, a few ways you can help support the site. Weekly Update Walks On the bank holiday Monday, we went for a walk up a hill near to us. Continue reading “Part 253: It’s a Trap!”

Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I have exciting news, which you will find below.  Also, thoughts on the recent Kiefer Sutherland concert, and yet more frustrating interactions with the agent selling our BTL.   Weekly Update On Monday we went to see Kiefer Sutherland for the third time.  The previousContinue reading “Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI”

Part 251: I don’t have time for patience

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss statistics, and how to spot misleading ones.  Also, a week ahead that has huge potential.  There’s the usual financial updates, and some fun with cold callers. Weekly Update Football The football started last week and my team, Sheffield Wednesday, have had aContinue reading “Part 251: I don’t have time for patience”

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 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”

Part 231

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I bring back the Quote of the Week, and discuss investing complexity.  Also, a special anniversary in our household, and some amusing suggestions on improving Lord of the Rings.  Finally, I share some thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of one of my favourite books;Continue reading “Part 231”

Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the term “legal tender” and how it’s often misunderstood.  Also, some thoughts on ISAs and stocks for the coming financial year. Weekly Update  Another week down, another week closer to FI.  This week was anchored around a hospital appointment, work, and meetingContinue reading “Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.”

Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss pensions and the British ISA announced in the recent budget. Weekly Update  How has your week been?  Mine has been decent for the most part.  I feel like I’m slipping into a nice routine, and that’s so much more positive than IContinue reading “Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension”

Part 227: Risky Baskets

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss risk and investments.  Also, some updates on our BTL sale, and some more frustrating customer service. Weekly Update  It’s been a busy week and it was my turn to work on Saturday, meaning I get just Sunday off before another full workingContinue reading “Part 227: Risky Baskets”