Part 172

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss a strategy for free money.  Also, some thoughts on Coast FIRE, and more Lego sets ordered and built. Weekly Update It’s that time of the week again when I’m prepping for surgery on Monday.  I have been trying to get a dateContinue reading “Part 172”

Part 171

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the sale of my BTL, and explain briefly how mortgage interest is calculated.  Also, more health problems, and thoughts on The Last Kingdom. Weekly Update The planned surgery on Monday didn’t happen.  I was feeling too rough on Sunday evening into MondayContinue reading “Part 171”

Part 170

Why FIRE? I find “why” to be one of the most useful questions I can ask myself, as it can strike to the heart of the matter in ways “what” or “when” simply can’t. In Japan, Sakichi Toyoda developed the Five Whys for use within the Toyota Motor Corporation. The idea is that you canContinue reading “Part 170”

Part 169

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A strange one this week as I’d put together a whole blog post which, on reflection, may have caused me some problems.  So, I ended up deleting a thousand or so words and tweaking what was left.  No, I will not comment on what was deleted.Continue reading “Part 169”

Part 168

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the drop in property values, and the probable recession we may find ourselves in.  Also, the usual financial updates, a bit of Lego, and some good food this weekend. Weekly Update I’ve spent most of the week still recovering from my opContinue reading “Part 168”

Part 167

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss my surgery at the start of the year.  Also, some frustrating developments with our service charges.   Weekly Update:  There’s only one major talking point this week: the surgery I had on Tuesday 3rd January.  For over a year I’ve had a largeContinue reading “Part 167”

Part 166

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A short post to see out 2022, where I look at my goals for 2023.   Weekly Update The story that has dominated the week for me has been the fall and fall of Andrew Tate.  I find it hilarious that this supposed “alpha male” targeted aContinue reading “Part 166”

Part 165

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A look at our plans for Christmas, and a list of my most-read posts of 2022.  Also, the usual financial updates, and some BTL developments. Weekly Update I always find this time of year a bit strange.  I used to be quite anti-Christmas, but now IContinue reading “Part 165”

Part 164

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I briefly discuss the NHS and RMT strikes.  Also, a great year for investment income.  I discuss some frustrating changes in my personal life, and a look ahead to the final blog posts of 2022.   Quote of the Week “Richard, you’re just talking toContinue reading “Part 164”

Part 163

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss working for free, and how it creates more problems for employees.  Also, TV shows that were consistently good, and those that fell from grace.  There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on 2023’s financial goals.   Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 163”