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”
Tag Archives: financial literacy
Part 311: Savings and Data
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss some frustrations with the way some people use statistics. Also, a look at whether it’s possible for people to save their way to wealth. Weekly Update I have now finished up my time working for my recent employer. It was a good experienceContinue reading “Part 311: Savings and Data”
Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce
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”
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 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”
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 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”