Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss huge news from the Scothern household. Also, thoughts on a recent article about average pension values across the UK. Weekly Update I have been offered, and accepted, a job. Since my redundancy from Lloyds was confirmed in September last year, I’ve receivedContinue reading “Part 274: Signing the Contract”
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Part 264: Five Years Later
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. It’s the five-year progress post. There are the usual financial updates, both for the week and looking back over the past five years. Also, thoughts about fireworks in light of the death of animals at Edinburgh Zoo, and some more developments in my job search. First,Continue reading “Part 264: Five Years Later”
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 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the link between compound interest and the Fermi Paradox. Also, some updates on our BTL, and our neighbourhood cats. Quote of the Week This question, or something like it, was asked by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950 whilst discussing the possibility ofContinue reading “Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest”
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 221
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss a blog post criticising FIRE. Also, a look back at a fun time at a cat cafe. Weekly Update This week I worked Monday to Thursday on my last set of late shifts, and apart from Monday and Tuesday this coming week,Continue reading “Part 221”
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 114
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. The first blog post of 2022 is a tragic one, as I report the passing of our cat Bobby. I take a look at how positive Covid tests impacted our Christmas, and look ahead to 2022. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 114”
Part 97
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I highlight the case of Luke Ashton, who took his own life following a battle with gambling addiction. Also, an update on our return to the UK much earlier than planned. I discuss some major changes to my FIRE plans, and also mention Nika,Continue reading “Part 97”
Part 88
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk a little about mental burnout, my discovery of the show Invincible and finish with a look at how first time buyers are struggling to buy a house. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week My tolerance for dealing withContinue reading “Part 88”