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”

Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a different approach to calculating my time to FI.  Also, a look at people who refuse to leave an inheritance to their kids.  I take a few jabs at the Tory party, and I consider whether to rebalance my ISA. Weekly UpdateContinue reading “Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?”

Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…

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…”

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 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the link between compound interest and the Fermi Paradox.  Also, some updates on our BTL, and our neighbourhood cats. Quote of the Week This question, or something like it, was asked by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950 whilst discussing the possibility ofContinue reading “Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest”

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”