This week I discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine on the stock market. Also, information on how to help the people of Ukraine, and a few words on the stress of applying for a mortgage. First, the Quote of the Week: This week’s quote refers to an old adage amongst stock market investors. Continue reading “Part 123”
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Part 121
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A look at budgeting, and how to make money work for you. Also, how the new generation of banks are putting the older institutions to shame. Quote of the Week As usual, when I talk about budgeting, I try to make it clear that my opinionsContinue reading “Part 121”
Part 118
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I report several examples of bad workplace management from my readers. Also, I discuss the recent story from the US involving the r/antiwork subreddit. Finally, the usual financial updates. Quote of the Week “People don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses.” For those who useContinue reading “Part 118”
Part 106
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I touch on the COP26 summit, and take a look back over a tiring week. Also, some major developments in my finances, and some thoughts on how to tackle the climate crisis. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week The leadersContinue reading “Part 106”
Part 105
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. It has been two years since I started this blog. This week I look at time as a resource, and how retirement is defined by how much money you have. Also, a look at where my readers come from, and which posts have been read theContinue reading “Part 105”
Part 102
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the decision to ban Roy “Chubby” Brown from Sheffield’s City Hall. Also, I take a look at the recent takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium. There are some developments in my financial position and a new section added to theContinue reading “Part 102”
Part 101
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look at the murder of Sarah Everard. Also, some updated logos for the site, the usual financial updates and a look at Spoon Theory. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week I can’t even imagine the terror that Sarah EverardContinue reading “Part 101”
Part 100
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. In what should have been a celebratory post, now that my FIRE journey has hit 100 weeks, I ended up being delayed. To my readers, I apologise. Hopefully you will understand why I was late. This week’s blog is a little different with no weekly quote. Continue reading “Part 100”
Part 97
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I highlight the case of Luke Ashton, who took his own life following a battle with gambling addiction. Also, an update on our return to the UK much earlier than planned. I discuss some major changes to my FIRE plans, and also mention Nika,Continue reading “Part 97”
Part 96
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the level of competence the UK government is demonstrating (spoiler: it’s not high). I also touch on my journey to Romania, for my first visit since December 2019. Also, I look at how to become a millionaire and the time it wouldContinue reading “Part 96”