Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss pensions and the British ISA announced in the recent budget. Weekly Update How has your week been? Mine has been decent for the most part. I feel like I’m slipping into a nice routine, and that’s so much more positive than IContinue reading “Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension”
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Part 222
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the reasons why we are working towards FIRE. Also, some issues with the website, and the usual financial updates. Site Update I hope you have had a good week with little to no stress. My week has been up and down withContinue reading “Part 222”
Part 221
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss a blog post criticising FIRE. Also, a look back at a fun time at a cat cafe. Weekly Update This week I worked Monday to Thursday on my last set of late shifts, and apart from Monday and Tuesday this coming week,Continue reading “Part 221”
Part 218 – 2023 Review
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look back at 2023, and a look ahead to 2024, with an update on what we did over Christmas. Weekly Update Another Christmas has been and gone, and this year’s was great. Oana and I hosted my parents; it was theContinue reading “Part 218 – 2023 Review”
Part 216
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some positive developments in my mental and financial health. Also, a look at tipsters trying to beat the market. Weekly Update Last week wasn’t too bad overall. I started with an appointment with my psychologist, and I continue to be impressed by her. The techniques weContinue reading “Part 216”
Parts 213-214
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss what is meant by “life-changing money”. Also, a look at the concept of infinity, and some thoughts about a slight change in FIRE strategy. Weekly Update Things have generally been improving, I’m happy to say. I’m not great or good, but I’mContinue reading “Parts 213-214”
Parts 206-211
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Updates since the last post… It’s not been a great time, to be honest. I don’t want to dwell on it too much, but I feel it’s necessary to explain why I’ve been absent for a few weeks. I’ve started on a new post each weekContinue reading “Parts 206-211”
Part 197
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at a frustrating first session with my psychologist. Also, a great new finance book, and a nice boost to my investment income. Weekly Update I’ve posted recently about my mental health struggles but I don’t think I’ve made it clear howContinue reading “Part 197”
Part 196
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week. That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish. I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”
Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some thoughts on stoozing, nuclear power, and Netflix clamping down on password sharing. Also, a slight financial reset. Weekly Update I had my follow-up with the consultant to discuss the results of the three recent breath tests and the accompanying blood tests. Much like the previousContinue reading “Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…”