Part 286: If you tolerate this…

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…”

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 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…”

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”

Part 277: What don’t you understand?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss how to deal with people who don’t understand FIRE.  Also, a look back at my second week in a new job.   Weekly Update It’s the end of my second week in the new job and I’m tired.  The training is intense butContinue reading “Part 277: What don’t you understand?”

Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss misleading statistics and how they can impact investors.  There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on customer service.   Weekly Update It’s been my first week in my new employment and it’s been mentally exhausting.  The training is detailed andContinue reading “Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics”