Part 354: Pod People

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  Weekly Update The big news from this week is that I’ve accepted a job with a mortgage brokerage. This is a self-employed position, and there are some real positives from this offer. First off, the owner and I hit it off quickly, and he was reallyContinue reading “Part 354: Pod People”

Part 353: Zip Lines and Spending

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  FIFA FIFA announced plans to create a new commercial company, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), and sell a minority stake to outside investors. The stated aim was to unlock billions of dollars that could then be invested back into football around the world through increased development funding.Continue reading “Part 353: Zip Lines and Spending”

Part 343: Taking Stock

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  Update The last week was mentally draining, but I managed to get out for some bike rides. Poppy and I continued to find a routine in Oana’s absence. Poppy has trained me well, and I can now tell when she is hungry (all the time), wantingContinue reading “Part 343: Taking Stock”

Part 317: Gym Goblins, Tram Tracks, and Down-Valuations: A Week in the Life

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week is a little bit cathartic as I get a few things off my chest. Weekly Update Another week down, and it only feels like a day or two ago since I sat down to write the weekly post.  Last Sunday, Oana and I wentContinue reading “Part 317: Gym Goblins, Tram Tracks, and Down-Valuations: A Week in the Life”

Part 316: Six Years On

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I look back on six years of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Also, a look at mortgages from around the world, and a deeper dive into Roko’s Basilisk.   Weekly Update It’s been a busy week of meetings and calls with recruiters and employers.  Monday andContinue reading “Part 316: Six Years On”

Part 315: Make It So

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss investing in Lego and review the recent Fantastic Four movie. Weekly Update It’s been a month since I left my job at IMH, and I don’t quite know where the time has gone.  I think it’s a case of Parkinson’s Law, where workContinue reading “Part 315: Make It So”