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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 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 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 109

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I report on a horrible week for the stock market. Also, a change of plan for the next BTL purchase. I take a look at some basic investing rules, and how someone should start their investment journey. First, the Quote of the Week: QuoteContinue reading “Part 109”

Part 107

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the developing issue in UK care homes as staff who refuse the vaccine are sacked. Also, an update on our BTL search, and a rant about customer service (again). First up, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week We haveContinue reading “Part 107”

Part 104

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a brief look at the possibility of a further lockdown in the UK. Also, how I was subject to a social media pile-on. There are the usual financial updates, and the start of our search for the second BTL. First, the QuoteContinue reading “Part 104”

Part 98

I can’t believe it has been twenty years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was such a surreal day. I was just finishing up my day at sixth form and it was my 18th birthday. I made the decision to go ahead with my birthday celebrations, on the basis that life must go on andContinue reading “Part 98”

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 73

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE A shortened version of the blog this week as I have not been feeling great following my first Covid vaccination. Quote of the Week It’s been a while since I talked about the definition of FIRE. Financial independence is all about having enough income fromContinue reading “Part 73”

Part 51

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week I will talk about the last book I read and how it made me angry, and after the usual financial update I will discuss some frustrations I have relating to the current pandemic. Quote of the Week I have been trying to read moreContinue reading “Part 51”