Part 330: More FI Nonsense

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. More FI nonsense and some thoughts on financial priorities. Weekly Update It’s been the busiest week of work I’ve had in a long, long time.  I’m not complaining, though.  Although it’s been stressful at times, it still feels good to be working on my own initiativeContinue reading “Part 330: More FI Nonsense”

Part 329: Plan 2 Bro

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update It would be nice if it stopped raining, but the only dry day we had was Saturday.  We took full advantage and completed a 41km bike ride.  It was, in some ways, a frustrating ride.  Oana had a problem with her gears, and myContinue reading “Part 329: Plan 2 Bro”

Part 328: Lifetime Earnings

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update I had a face-to-face meeting with my new colleagues on Friday.  Although I’m self-employed, it is through a firm which has a few advisors working under it.  We met in Rugby, which is a little over 100km from Sheffield, but still involves three trainsContinue reading “Part 328: Lifetime Earnings”

Part 327: FI Levers, and a Wednesday Legend

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update I’ve got my first week in my new role under my belt, and from next week I will be seeing clients. I’m feeling good about this new opportunity as it offers many of the things I value in a professional setting, like autonomy coupledContinue reading “Part 327: FI Levers, and a Wednesday Legend”

Part 325: Pasta Disaster

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Thoughts on our FI timeline, and some bizarre experiences dining out. Weekly Update It’s been a very eventful week that started with my Nan’s funeral. The funeral was at one o’clock on Monday. The crematorium is around fifteen minutes away by car. I started trying toContinue reading “Part 325: Pasta Disaster”

Part 324: It Is A Gift

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week… well, this image sums it up best: Weekly Update The first full week of the new year is complete, and we have more insanity from the US to deal with, which I’ll come to later. The weather in Sheffield hasn’t been too bad, withContinue reading “Part 324: It Is A Gift”

Part 321: Living Life on Easy Mode

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss living life on easy mode, and share some thoughts on courier companies. Weekly Update I’m getting increasingly fed up with my right elbow and tricep, which I injured in the summer of 2022.  Since then, I’ve had scans, physio, and appointments withContinue reading “Part 321: Living Life on Easy Mode”

Part 319: The Churn

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update Last Sunday, my grandma had a stroke.  It’s not the first one she’s had, but it seems to have knocked her sideways.  Strokes are awful.  I lost my other grandma to them, and my grandfather on my mom’s side.  Strokes are scary because ofContinue reading “Part 319: The Churn”

Part 318: FI, Time, and Stars

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss the moment of inspiration for FI, bike rides, more Lego, and the concept of time. Weekly Update Although I’m not working, I’ve still had a very busy week.  On Monday, I went for brunch with a good friend, and it was coolContinue reading “Part 318: FI, Time, and Stars”

Part 317: Gym Goblins, Tram Tracks, and Down-Valuations: A Week in the Life

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week is a little bit cathartic as I get a few things off my chest. Weekly Update Another week down, and it only feels like a day or two ago since I sat down to write the weekly post.  Last Sunday, Oana and I wentContinue reading “Part 317: Gym Goblins, Tram Tracks, and Down-Valuations: A Week in the Life”