Part 112

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a look at capitalism, and why I think criticisms of it as an economic model are often misplaced.  Also, another week and another Tory shambles.  There are the usual financial updates, but first the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Continue reading “Part 112”

Part 111

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A shorter post than normal this week as I’ve not been feeling too good over the weekend.  This week I take a look at yet another Tory disaster.  Also, a brief look at financial mistakes.  Finally, the usual financial updates.  As always we start with theContinue reading “Part 111”

Part 110

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the relationship between the brain and mind, and how physical and mental health interact.  Also, a look ahead to projected investment income in 2022 and 2023.  FIrst, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Mental health is weird.  The mindContinue reading “Part 110”

Part 108

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I tackle a reader request, and look at pensions.  Also, a brief look at HS2.  It is only a brief look because once I start on Tory incompetence, I find it difficult to stop.  Also, the usual financial updates, and another disappointing property viewing. Continue reading “Part 108”

Part 103

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I cover the horrific murder of MP David Amess.  Also, a lengthy update on the previous week.  I take a look at some significant financial changes and also discuss my fears about achieving FIRE.  Due to recent events, there is no Quote of theContinue reading “Part 103”

Part 101

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at the murder of Sarah Everard.  Also, some updated logos for the site, the usual financial updates and a look at Spoon Theory.  First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week I can’t even imagine the terror that Sarah EverardContinue reading “Part 101”

Part 100

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  In what should have been a celebratory post, now that my FIRE journey has hit 100 weeks, I ended up being delayed.  To my readers, I apologise.  Hopefully you will understand why I was late.  This week’s blog is a little different with no weekly quote. Continue reading “Part 100”

Part 99

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a look at a controversial study involving autistic people.  Also, a closer look at my financial goals as we approach the end of 2021, shortly followed by the end of the 2021/2022 financial year.   First, the Quote of the Week: QuoteContinue reading “Part 99”

Part 98

I can’t believe it has been twenty years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  It was such a surreal day.  I was just finishing up my day at sixth form and it was my 18th birthday.  I made the decision to go ahead with my birthday celebrations, on the basis that life must go on andContinue reading “Part 98”

Part 95

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I touch on a few subjects, some of which I’ve covered in the past but I think they need addressing again.  I look at Dunning-Kruger in the context of vaccine safety.  Also, a look at the situation in Afghanistan and the tragic death ofContinue reading “Part 95”