Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss a strategy for free money. Also, some thoughts on Coast FIRE, and more Lego sets ordered and built. Weekly Update It’s that time of the week again when I’m prepping for surgery on Monday. I have been trying to get a dateContinue reading “Part 172”
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Part 170
Why FIRE? I find “why” to be one of the most useful questions I can ask myself, as it can strike to the heart of the matter in ways “what” or “when” simply can’t. In Japan, Sakichi Toyoda developed the Five Whys for use within the Toyota Motor Corporation. The idea is that you canContinue reading “Part 170”
Part 168
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the drop in property values, and the probable recession we may find ourselves in. Also, the usual financial updates, a bit of Lego, and some good food this weekend. Weekly Update I’ve spent most of the week still recovering from my opContinue reading “Part 168”
Part 165
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A look at our plans for Christmas, and a list of my most-read posts of 2022. Also, the usual financial updates, and some BTL developments. Weekly Update I always find this time of year a bit strange. I used to be quite anti-Christmas, but now IContinue reading “Part 165”
Part 163
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss working for free, and how it creates more problems for employees. Also, TV shows that were consistently good, and those that fell from grace. There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on 2023’s financial goals. Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 163”
Part 162
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look ahead to my 2023 financial goals. Also, thoughts on the “where are you really from?” incident. There are yet more frustrating customer service examples, but a nice end to the week with some street food and a Christmas market. Weekly Update WouldContinue reading “Part 162”
Part 161
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s post looks at culture, human rights, more misleading property listings, and a positive week of financial updates. Respecting Culture I’m not going to spend too much time on this because the whole tournament is farcical, but I saw a story in the news aboutContinue reading “Part 161”
Part 160
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about tax codes, tax bandings, and how the autumn statement impacts on the tax you pay. Also, updates from my Lego Rocinante project, and a frustrating learning experience. Quote of the Week: “I only built it on a computer.” Those following meContinue reading “Part 160”
Part 159
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Thoughts on crypto, and questions you should ask yourself when looking at an investment opportunity. Also, how Covid has kicked my ass this last week. Weekly Update It’s been a bit of a rubbish week as I started feeling rough last weekend, and then tested positiveContinue reading “Part 159”
Part 158
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look at the latest farce surrounding the Qatar 2022 World Cup. A look back at the Kiefer Sutherland gig, and a surreal interaction on Facebook. The usual financial updates and a possible increase in debt in the coming weeks. Qatar 2022 As theContinue reading “Part 158”