Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss everything in the title, and the true cost of a holiday when you use debt to pay for it. Weekly Update I’ve been exhausted all week as my walking challenge is starting to grind me down, but that’s why it’s called a challenge. Continue reading “Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce”
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Part 302: Back to Basics
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I take a step back and discuss the basics of FIRE. Also, thoughts on the ISA bridge concept, and a trip down the YouTube algorithm. Weekly Update Last Sunday, we had my Dad over, where we presented him with a scrapbook Oana made of ourContinue reading “Part 302: Back to Basics”
Part 300: Six Years Later
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. In Part 300 I discuss another important financial milestone, and discuss the morally bankrupt gambling industry. Weekly Update It feels like I’m speeding through the weeks at the moment, and it’s another week down on the journey to FI. It’s not been the most eventful weekContinue reading “Part 300: Six Years Later”
Part 299: Financial Lessons for the 21st Century
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I put forward some financial lessons for the 21st century. Also, Fork Theory, and finally, yes, that story coming from the Coldplay concert. Weekly Update Another week done on the journey to FI, and another week of warm and humid weather. I don’t generallyContinue reading “Part 299: Financial Lessons for the 21st Century”
Part 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss crypto and explain why I think it’s a load of rubbish. Also, thoughts on an idea I’ve wanted to discuss for a while: Competence Porn. Weekly Update I feel like I’ve not had a spare second this week. My days have beenContinue reading “Part 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.”
Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the simplicity of FI and how this can put people off following it. Also, why the whole idea of “being the bigger person” is rubbish. Weekly Update Covid sucks. Yep, Oana and I have both come down with Covid, and we must haveContinue reading “Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.”
Part 291: The State Pension Crisis
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I look at the looming crisis with the state pension. Also, another exhausting week at work, and an amusing weekend of football. Weekly Update It’s been another exhausting week, but it’s another week closer to FI. In many ways, this new job is better thanContinue reading “Part 291: The State Pension Crisis”
Part 290: The FI Trinity
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the FI Trinity. Also, thoughts on overpaying mortgages with some exploration of the different approaches you can take with this. There’s the usual weekly and financial updates, and more… How to Start Your Journey to Financial Independence Financial Independence (FI) is aboutContinue reading “Part 290: The FI Trinity”
Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss investing versus overpaying a mortgage. Also, another nice walk, and more insanity from the White House. Weekly Update A stressful week, and I’m glad it’s over. I think a lot of stuff is catching up with me, and I’m starting to runContinue reading “Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President”
Part 287: Another Milestone
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I celebrate a new investing milestone. Also, thoughts on the increasing craziness over in the United States. Weekly Update I had a great weekend last week with a nice four-day break from work. On Easter Sunday, Oana and I went for a meal withContinue reading “Part 287: Another Milestone”