Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at the fallout from the recent budget. Also, updates on my job search and a busy week. Weekly Update Oana and I celebrated our seventeenth anniversary this week, and no we are not married and have no intention of inviting theContinue reading “Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory”
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Part 261: Are you not entertained?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the upcoming Labour budget, and take a look at why I won’t get bored when I FIRE. Also, it turns out I look Danish to some… Weekly Update I look Danish. I’ll take that. Let me explain… Earlier this week I accompaniedContinue reading “Part 261: Are you not entertained?”
Part 260: Too Big to Fail?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I offer some thoughts on why the stock market can’t fail, and take a look back at the growth in my ISA since it was opened. Weekly Update I’m still in that mindset of waiting for the year to end. I’m finishing up myContinue reading “Part 260: Too Big to Fail?”
Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss looking for a new job, and compare the cost of Gousto and shopping from the supermarket. Also, a nerdy bit on rockets and technology. Weekly Update It’s one of those times in life when everything just seems to be on hold. It’sContinue reading “Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego”
Part 258: Hitting a million steps…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK. Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK. It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”
Part 257: Patience and Inaction
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss patience and inaction in the context of investing. Also, a busy week of walking. Weekly Update Last Sunday, Oana and I walked along the canal and river to Meadowhall. In terms of the weather, it was a bit rubbish, but the walkContinue reading “Part 257: Patience and Inaction”
Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have a huge announcement regarding my BTL. Also, a cool end to the week, and thoughts on arguing with people. Finally, an update on the stranded astronauts, and how I would rebuild the tax system. Weekly Update A short working week as IContinue reading “Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space”
Part 253: It’s a Trap!
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss paying for TempFI. Also, some major updates and progress regarding my BTL sale. Finally, a few ways you can help support the site. Weekly Update Walks On the bank holiday Monday, we went for a walk up a hill near to us. Continue reading “Part 253: It’s a Trap!”
Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have exciting news, which you will find below. Also, thoughts on the recent Kiefer Sutherland concert, and yet more frustrating interactions with the agent selling our BTL. Weekly Update On Monday we went to see Kiefer Sutherland for the third time. The previousContinue reading “Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI”
Part 251: I don’t have time for patience
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics, and how to spot misleading ones. Also, a week ahead that has huge potential. There’s the usual financial updates, and some fun with cold callers. Weekly Update Football The football started last week and my team, Sheffield Wednesday, have had aContinue reading “Part 251: I don’t have time for patience”