Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I wanted to avoid politics, but *gestures at… everything* Let’s just get into it… Weekly Update Another week down, another week closer to FI. I’m afraid there’s not much to report from the early part of the week, as it was taken up entirelyContinue reading “Part 286: If you tolerate this…”
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Part 285: Thoughts and Tariffs
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I take a look at the recent market volatility. Also, the basics of FI. This week’s title comes from a post I saw on social media where someone was complaining about Trump crashing the economy. From what I could gather, they were a formerContinue reading “Part 285: Thoughts and Tariffs”
Part 284: The Math ain’t Mathin’
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE, with a brand new logo! This week I consider different options for the new financial year. Also, a great walk in the Peak District, and more stupidity from you-know-who. Weekly Update I had my first appointment with a client at my new job this week, andContinue reading “Part 284: The Math ain’t Mathin’”
Part 283: Financially Independent, Neurodivergent
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the importance of FI to those who are neurodivergent or struggling with mental health. Also, the third anniversary of Poppy joining our family, and some thoughts on the future of Europe. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week, and the days seem toContinue reading “Part 283: Financially Independent, Neurodivergent”
Part 282: There and Back Again
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss an interesting take on the 4% rule. Also, a little look at season tickets in football, and a great walk in the Peak District. Weekly Update I started the week with a visit to the GP that ended up being a completeContinue reading “Part 282: There and Back Again”
Part 281: Pensions, Magical Thinking, and Trump
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss pensions, and a bit on Dunning-Kruger. Also, a couple of nice weekends with Oana. Weekly Update It’s been a pretty good week. Last Sunday Oana and I went for a long walk around some of the parks in the city and hadContinue reading “Part 281: Pensions, Magical Thinking, and Trump”
Part 280: Haters gonna hate, doubters gonna doubt…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss job interviews and recruitment in general. Also, a dive into Quantum Immortality. Finally, thoughts on motivation with FI. Weekly Update Another full week of work, which left me exhausted. I’m finding this new job, and the training, difficult but in a goodContinue reading “Part 280: Haters gonna hate, doubters gonna doubt…”
Pension Matching: Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table
When it comes to building long-term wealth, one of the easiest and most effective strategies is to take full advantage of your employer’s pension matching scheme. Yet, many employees either don’t contribute enough to unlock the full match or ignore it altogether, effectively leaving free money on the table. In this post, we’ll explore whyContinue reading “Pension Matching: Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table”
Part 279: Trump = Idiot
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some cognitive biases when it comes to financial decisions. Also, a look at the fiasco in the Oval Office, and the end of another busy week. Weekly Update I’ve now completed my fourth week in my new job and the pace hasContinue reading “Part 279: Trump = Idiot”
Part 278: Problem or Solution
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some new ways to look at my FI progress. Also, thoughts on Sheffield Wednesday, and more thoughts on survivorship bias. Weekly Update It’s been another exhausting week. Although it’s a relief to have some work and money coming in, I’m still exhausted. IContinue reading “Part 278: Problem or Solution”