Part 224

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss safe withdrawal rates, scammers on Facebook, fun with cold callers, and a strange situation with a friend. Weekly Update We’ve made some changes inside our apartment as both Oana and I will be working from home full-time shortly.  So, we’ve got OanaContinue reading “Part 224”

Part 220

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some major updates with our BTL.  Also, an eventful week for our household. Weekly Update Life is starting to return back to the normal routine post-Christmas and New Year.  I still have the same bullshit of typing 2023, only to have toContinue reading “Part 220”

Part 217

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at a new all-time high for my Total Wealth, and I discuss Christmas as an autistic person. Weekly Update Thankfully my cold seems to have subsided without ever really being that severe.  For me, the worst thing about a cold is theContinue reading “Part 217”

Part 197

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back at a frustrating first session with my psychologist.  Also, a great new finance book, and a nice boost to my investment income.   Weekly Update I’ve posted recently about my mental health struggles but I don’t think I’ve made it clear howContinue reading “Part 197”

Part 196

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update   I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week.  That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish.  I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”

Part 195

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare.  Also, a tragic death in the family.  There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update   Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”

Part 194

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I talk about mortgage rates.  Also, and a bit of a content warning/trigger warning is probably needed here… CONTENT WARNING – MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, HAVING CHILDREN …I talk about mental health, mental illness, and my thoughts on having children/creating life.  I know a lotContinue reading “Part 194”

Part 190: Interlude 1

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week’s post is brief as, by the time this is published, I’ll be somewhere in the North Sea heading for Norway.  (Obligatory apology for formatting/grammar issues due to typing this on my iPhone in a hurry). Weekly Update I’ve been feeling the stress this week,Continue reading “Part 190: Interlude 1”

Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  Some thoughts on stoozing, nuclear power, and Netflix clamping down on password sharing.  Also, a slight financial reset.   Weekly Update I had my follow-up with the consultant to discuss the results of the three recent breath tests and the accompanying blood tests.  Much like the previousContinue reading “Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…”

Part 188: Like a punch in the face…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss why you should never use Barclaycard. Weekly Update I had my final breath test this week, and I’m glad they’re over.  The test itself isn’t too bad, but the fact I have to stop some of my meds a few days beforeContinue reading “Part 188: Like a punch in the face…”