Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss interest-only mortgages, personal contracts, and more… Weekly Update I had the first few days of the week off work as part of an extended birthday weekend. We went for brunch on Monday morning, and I had my favourite breakfast dish of pancakes,Continue reading “Part 308: Mortgages and Personal Contracts”
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Part 305: The FI Bucket List
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss our FI Bucket Lists. Also, things guaranteed to wind me up, and some crazy gains over the last few weeks. Weekly Update Last week, I mentioned that we’d been on a long walk with a good friend from university. On that walk, IContinue reading “Part 305: The FI Bucket List”
Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update The one major drawback to my walking challenge is that it’s eating up every free moment of my time. Between this and work it leaves almost no time for anything else. I’m not complaining, really. I’m just pointing out that if my life seemsContinue reading “Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not”
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 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss crypto and explain why I think it’s a load of rubbish. Also, thoughts on an idea I’ve wanted to discuss for a while: Competence Porn. Weekly Update I feel like I’ve not had a spare second this week. My days have beenContinue reading “Part 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.”
Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the simplicity of FI and how this can put people off following it. Also, why the whole idea of “being the bigger person” is rubbish. Weekly Update Covid sucks. Yep, Oana and I have both come down with Covid, and we must haveContinue reading “Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.”
Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss house prices and lender index valuations. Also, thoughts on withdrawal rates, and a busy week. Weekly Update I had the first part of the week off work with the bank holiday, and because I booked the Tuesday off to help my Dad moveContinue reading “Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations”
Part 290: The FI Trinity
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the FI Trinity. Also, thoughts on overpaying mortgages with some exploration of the different approaches you can take with this. There’s the usual weekly and financial updates, and more… How to Start Your Journey to Financial Independence Financial Independence (FI) is aboutContinue reading “Part 290: The FI Trinity”
Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss investing versus overpaying a mortgage. Also, another nice walk, and more insanity from the White House. Weekly Update A stressful week, and I’m glad it’s over. I think a lot of stuff is catching up with me, and I’m starting to runContinue reading “Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President”
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”