Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss looking for a new job, and compare the cost of Gousto and shopping from the supermarket. Also, a nerdy bit on rockets and technology. Weekly Update It’s one of those times in life when everything just seems to be on hold. It’sContinue reading “Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego”
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Part 258: Hitting a million steps…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK. Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK. It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”
Part 257: Patience and Inaction
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss patience and inaction in the context of investing. Also, a busy week of walking. Weekly Update Last Sunday, Oana and I walked along the canal and river to Meadowhall. In terms of the weather, it was a bit rubbish, but the walkContinue reading “Part 257: Patience and Inaction”
Part 253: It’s a Trap!
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss paying for TempFI. Also, some major updates and progress regarding my BTL sale. Finally, a few ways you can help support the site. Weekly Update Walks On the bank holiday Monday, we went for a walk up a hill near to us. Continue reading “Part 253: It’s a Trap!”
Part 251: I don’t have time for patience
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics, and how to spot misleading ones. Also, a week ahead that has huge potential. There’s the usual financial updates, and some fun with cold callers. Weekly Update Football The football started last week and my team, Sheffield Wednesday, have had aContinue reading “Part 251: I don’t have time for patience”
Part 249: Interest Only Mortgages, Probation, and Everybody Needs Good Neighbours.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss interest-only mortgages, probationary periods at work, the Olympics, and a few other bits and pieces. Weekly Update It’s time to ask the question again… What the fuck is wrong with people? I’ve mostly stopped watching or reading the news because it’s justContinue reading “Part 249: Interest Only Mortgages, Probation, and Everybody Needs Good Neighbours.”
Part 248: Why The Boring Middle is Actually Exciting
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss The Boring Middle. Also, I celebrate five years without gambling. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts around idiots on social media. Weekly Update Last Sunday was the first time our new cleaner came to work in our apartment. SheContinue reading “Part 248: Why The Boring Middle is Actually Exciting”
Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the relationship between FI and climate change. Also, why debt is borrowing from your future self, and how it can be useful in the right circumstances. Weekly Update Euro 2024 The best team won and it is that simple. The Spanish wereContinue reading “Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.”
Part 246: Rehoming, Buying a Home, and Football’s Coming Home, or is it?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss a few things relating to homes. I talk about the local cat cafe rehoming their cats, and how people often make a mistake in buying a house jointly despite never living together. Also, a few thoughts on the football, and all theContinue reading “Part 246: Rehoming, Buying a Home, and Football’s Coming Home, or is it?”
Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss universal financial advice and provide positive updates on our BTL sale. Also, some thoughts on the elections both here in the UK, and across the pond in the US. Weekly Update On Sunday Oana and I went for a long walk aroundContinue reading “Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow”