Part 270: Christmas 2024 and Updated FI Number

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A look back at Christmas, and some discussion on my updated FI number.   Weekly Update The days between Christmas and New Year are always strange and often lead me to think of airports.  If there is one place on Earth where anything goes, it’s the airport. Continue reading “Part 270: Christmas 2024 and Updated FI Number”

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 266: Christmas Financial Tips

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss Christmas, including financial tips, and discussing what the impact would be of cancelling it.  Also, progress on my job search, and the usual financial updates.   Weekly Update I had a few medical appointments this week which were all fairly routine, including aContinue reading “Part 266: Christmas Financial Tips”

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 113

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  In the final post of 2021 I look back at the progress I’ve made on my FIRE journey this year.  Also, a break from hammering the Tories as I highlight what could be the stupidest thing I’ve read in a long time.  There are the usualContinue reading “Part 113”

Part 60

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week’s post focuses on non-financial topics.  We have had a tough decision to make regarding our cat, Sweep.  I also highlight some frustrating customer service received.  First, the Quote of the Week.   Quote of the Week When I was studying at university, I attended theContinue reading “Part 60”