Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the CHILL movement that was mentioned by someone on Reddit, and give some suggestions for how I would change the world of work. I also give a shout out to a really cool YouTube channel I’ve recently discovered. Weekly Update As IContinue reading “Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…”
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Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss my attempts to reduce my caffeine intake, some updates on my BTL, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on boredom in retirement. Also, some thoughts on a dramatic end to the football league season. Finally, the return of the Tory Clusterfuck. Continue reading “Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.”
Part 235
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the impact that AI may have on investing. Also, an exciting update on my BTL, and a busy week of medical appointments. Weekly Update I’ve had a week off work but it’s not proven quite as relaxing as I’d hoped. Last SundayContinue reading “Part 235”
Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look at some FI projections, and explain why pensions are a worthwhile investment no matter your age. Weekly Update This week was mostly standard; working and then chilling out. Oana has been preparing to start her new job, and just likeContinue reading “Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions”
Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss luck and how it can change the course of you life. Also, sample bias and investing; why people need to think critically when presented with data. Quote of the Week Never confuse wisdom with luck. Ferengi Rules of Acquisition I’ve had aContinue reading “Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions”
Part 231
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I bring back the Quote of the Week, and discuss investing complexity. Also, a special anniversary in our household, and some amusing suggestions on improving Lord of the Rings. Finally, I share some thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of one of my favourite books;Continue reading “Part 231”
Part 230
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss student loans, and a frustrating story from Reddit. Also, another milestone passed in my abstinence from gambling. Weekly Update This week saw me pass 1,700 days since I last gambled, which was a nice boost. The time when I was gambling wasContinue reading “Part 230”
Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the term “legal tender” and how it’s often misunderstood. Also, some thoughts on ISAs and stocks for the coming financial year. Weekly Update Another week down, another week closer to FI. This week was anchored around a hospital appointment, work, and meetingContinue reading “Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.”
Part 226
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I share some thoughts on time and money, and the benefits of the gradual accumulation of wealth. Weekly Update Do you ever go through spells where you fixate on one singer, band, or specific song or album and think it’s the best thing ever,Continue reading “Part 226”
Part 225
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics and data analysis. Also, some small progress on the BTL sale. Weekly Update Our tenants have now moved out of the property and I’m delighted that they left the property clean and tidy. Our previous two tenants did pretty much theContinue reading “Part 225”