Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update I had a face-to-face meeting with my new colleagues on Friday. Although I’m self-employed, it is through a firm which has a few advisors working under it. We met in Rugby, which is a little over 100km from Sheffield, but still involves three trainsContinue reading “Part 328: Lifetime Earnings”
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Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss misleading statistics and how they can impact investors. There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on customer service. Weekly Update It’s been my first week in my new employment and it’s been mentally exhausting. The training is detailed andContinue reading “Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics”
Part 173
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. BTL updates, and some more awful customer service. Also, a successful surgery which comes as a huge relief. Weekly Update I had my surgery on Monday and it went much better than the first attempt. This issue with my kidney stone has been ongoing for aContinue reading “Part 173”
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 157
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on three years since I started this blog, and my FIRE journey. There are the usual financial updates, and some more examples of poor customer service. Three Years On… I started this blog on November 1st, 2019, and this post willContinue reading “Part 157”
Part 145
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s blog looks at communication, in terms of respect, customer service, and the conflict between neurodivergent and neurotypical types of communication. Also, more thoughts on being a millionaire. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week I’ve had this nagging irritation in myContinue reading “Part 145”
Part 129
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some bizarre interactions with Amazon’s customer service agents. Also, a look at the way student loans transfer wealth. There are some more BTL updates, and all the usual financial information. Quote of the Week “Butternut crinkle fries.” ~ Michelle, Amazon Agent. DespiteContinue reading “Part 129”
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 82
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about customer service and the Covid vaccine roll out. Also, some exciting news about a new addition to our family. First, the Quote of the Week. Quote of the Week There has been a recurring theme in my blog, where I blastContinue reading “Part 82”
Part 71
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week I vent a little as I discuss poor customer service with a related update regarding my BTL that is extremely frustrating. Also, news on a group weight loss challenge for charity. Quote of the Week I have had my fill of dealing with awfulContinue reading “Part 71”