Part 181: Why We FIRE

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back at my FIRE journey.  Also, some updates on my BTL, and my investment approach for the rest of 2023. Weekly Update It was my week of working late shifts this week, where I finish at 8pm.  I have to work theseContinue reading “Part 181: Why We FIRE”

Part 174

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at some projections for the next few years, and provide more updates on our BTL.  Also, some thoughts on autism following the recent BBC documentary. Weekly Update My recovery from surgery is pretty much complete.  It feels so good to have thisContinue reading “Part 174”

Part 168

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the drop in property values, and the probable recession we may find ourselves in.  Also, the usual financial updates, a bit of Lego, and some good food this weekend. Weekly Update I’ve spent most of the week still recovering from my opContinue reading “Part 168”

Part 164

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I briefly discuss the NHS and RMT strikes.  Also, a great year for investment income.  I discuss some frustrating changes in my personal life, and a look ahead to the final blog posts of 2022.   Quote of the Week “Richard, you’re just talking toContinue reading “Part 164”

Part 159

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  Thoughts on crypto, and questions you should ask yourself when looking at an investment opportunity.  Also, how Covid has kicked my ass this last week.   Weekly Update It’s been a bit of a rubbish week as I started feeling rough last weekend, and then tested positiveContinue reading “Part 159”

Part 156

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look ahead to 2023’s investment income goal.  Also, thoughts on the latest Tory Shambles.   This Week’s Tory Shambles It looks like the lettuce won.  If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, it’s the Daily Star’s campaign to see what would last longer,Continue reading “Part 156”

Part 146

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the new “Enough is Enough” campaign.  Also, a look at what joint FIRE means to us.  There are the usual financial updates, and a busy week.  First the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week A campaign has been launched toContinue reading “Part 146”

Part 133

Hello, and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the recent crypto crash. Also, just to shake things up a bit, I take aim at the Tory party *Surprised Pikachu*. I also discuss my mental health and try to work out why my tolerance for the neurotypical world is reducing. First,Continue reading “Part 133”

Part 130

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss author Jeremy Robinson, and his Infinite Timeline. Also, a look at why companies such as Amazon have become so powerful. There are the usual financial updates, and some developments regarding my autism assessment. “One universe.  One end.” I first stumbled across JeremyContinue reading “Part 130”

Part 127

Hello, and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss a tweet that made me facepalm so hard I thought I’d been paid a visit by the Fresh Prince. Also, updates on our BTL now that we are having viewings. I also announce a new addition to my family, and highlight theContinue reading “Part 127”