Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Another One Bites The Dust If you’ve been following Mortgage Advisor on FIRE for any length of time, you’ll know there are a few recurring themes: Financial independence. Autism. Cats. LEGO. Coffee. Questionable life decisions. Highlighting yet another Tory clusterfuck. And changing jobs. Well, dear reader,Continue reading “Part 346: Another One Bites The Dust”
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Part 344: Another Media Appearance
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update The weather has been pretty great recently and I’ve taken full advantage. Up to and including May 29th, I’ve completed over twenty rides and covered over 400km. Being outside, especially along the canal and river with all the greenery and wildlife is so refreshingContinue reading “Part 344: Another Media Appearance”
Part 330: More FI Nonsense
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. More FI nonsense and some thoughts on financial priorities. Weekly Update It’s been the busiest week of work I’ve had in a long, long time. I’m not complaining, though. Although it’s been stressful at times, it still feels good to be working on my own initiativeContinue reading “Part 330: More FI Nonsense”
Part 329: Plan 2 Bro
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update It would be nice if it stopped raining, but the only dry day we had was Saturday. We took full advantage and completed a 41km bike ride. It was, in some ways, a frustrating ride. Oana had a problem with her gears, and myContinue reading “Part 329: Plan 2 Bro”
Part 325: Pasta Disaster
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Thoughts on our FI timeline, and some bizarre experiences dining out. Weekly Update It’s been a very eventful week that started with my Nan’s funeral. The funeral was at one o’clock on Monday. The crematorium is around fifteen minutes away by car. I started trying toContinue reading “Part 325: Pasta Disaster”
Part 318: FI, Time, and Stars
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss the moment of inspiration for FI, bike rides, more Lego, and the concept of time. Weekly Update Although I’m not working, I’ve still had a very busy week. On Monday, I went for brunch with a good friend, and it was coolContinue reading “Part 318: FI, Time, and Stars”
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 311: Savings and Data
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss some frustrations with the way some people use statistics. Also, a look at whether it’s possible for people to save their way to wealth. Weekly Update I have now finished up my time working for my recent employer. It was a good experienceContinue reading “Part 311: Savings and Data”
Part 310: There was a button. I pushed it.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Big career news this week. Let’s just get into it. Weekly Update It’s felt like a bit of a struggle getting through this week, like trying to swim through treacle, but at last it is the weekend. Friday saw me make a big decision regarding myContinue reading “Part 310: There was a button. I pushed it.”
Part 308: Mortgages and Personal Contracts
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss interest-only mortgages, personal contracts, and more… Weekly Update I had the first few days of the week off work as part of an extended birthday weekend. We went for brunch on Monday morning, and I had my favourite breakfast dish of pancakes,Continue reading “Part 308: Mortgages and Personal Contracts”