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 252: Exciting Times – TempFI

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I have exciting news, which you will find below.  Also, thoughts on the recent Kiefer Sutherland concert, and yet more frustrating interactions with the agent selling our BTL.   Weekly Update On Monday we went to see Kiefer Sutherland for the third time.  The previousContinue reading “Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI”

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 250: “One is my name. The other is not.”

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the recent riots across the UK, and offer some thoughts on data collection and analysis.  Also, a look at how tiny increases in regular investing can reap big rewards.   Weekly Update These riots are annoying and it’s all the usual bullshit aboutContinue reading “Part 250: “One is my name. The other is not.””

Part 245

I hope you enjoyed the different introduction to this week’s post. I had fun putting it together. The Election What a clusterfuck voting turned out to be.  On Thursday after we had finished work, we went over to our local polling station.  Oana is now a British citizen and has been for almost three years. Continue reading “Part 245”

Letters to Oana: Part 2

Welcome back to the special series of posts; Letters to Oana. In Part 1 I gave an overview of the reasons for this blog, and what I was hoping to achieve. In Part 2 I move on to discuss the ISA Bridge. The ISA Bridge Early retirement is a dream for many, but the majorityContinue reading “Letters to Oana: Part 2”

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”

Looking Back: Part 8

Originally published: December 19th, 2019. This was my last trip to Romania before Covid-19 hit, and I always liked Romania in the winter. It does get very cold though. I doubt we’ll ever return to Snagov, but that’s a story for another time. Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  IContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 8”