Part 308: Mortgages and Personal Contracts

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss interest-only mortgages, personal contracts, and more… Weekly Update I had the first few days of the week off work as part of an extended birthday weekend.  We went for brunch on Monday morning, and I had my favourite breakfast dish of pancakes,Continue reading “Part 308: Mortgages and Personal Contracts”

Part 305: The FI Bucket List

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss our FI Bucket Lists. Also, things guaranteed to wind me up, and some crazy gains over the last few weeks. Weekly Update Last week, I mentioned that we’d been on a long walk with a good friend from university.  On that walk, IContinue reading “Part 305: The FI Bucket List”

Part 302: Back to Basics

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I take a step back and discuss the basics of FIRE. Also, thoughts on the ISA bridge concept, and a trip down the YouTube algorithm. Weekly Update Last Sunday, we had my Dad over, where we presented him with a scrapbook Oana made of ourContinue reading “Part 302: Back to Basics”

Part 300: Six Years Later

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. In Part 300 I discuss another important financial milestone, and discuss the morally bankrupt gambling industry. Weekly Update It feels like I’m speeding through the weeks at the moment, and it’s another week down on the journey to FI.  It’s not been the most eventful weekContinue reading “Part 300: Six Years Later”

Part 287: Another Milestone

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I celebrate a new investing milestone. Also, thoughts on the increasing craziness over in the United States. Weekly Update I had a great weekend last week with a nice four-day break from work.  On Easter Sunday, Oana and I went for a meal withContinue reading “Part 287: Another Milestone”

Part 280: Haters gonna hate, doubters gonna doubt…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss job interviews and recruitment in general.  Also, a dive into Quantum Immortality.  Finally, thoughts on motivation with FI. Weekly Update Another full week of work, which left me exhausted.  I’m finding this new job, and the training, difficult but in a goodContinue reading “Part 280: Haters gonna hate, doubters gonna doubt…”

Part 277: What don’t you understand?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss how to deal with people who don’t understand FIRE.  Also, a look back at my second week in a new job.   Weekly Update It’s the end of my second week in the new job and I’m tired.  The training is intense butContinue reading “Part 277: What don’t you understand?”

Part 274: Signing the Contract

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss huge news from the Scothern household.  Also, thoughts on a recent article about average pension values across the UK. Weekly Update I have been offered, and accepted, a job.  Since my redundancy from Lloyds was confirmed in September last year, I’ve receivedContinue reading “Part 274: Signing the Contract”

Part 273: Jobs, Birthdays, Cats, and Pensions

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss possible changes to pensions and ISAs.  Also, possible progress on the job front, and more pictures of cats. Weekly Update It’s more of the same this week as I’ve continued my job search and spent much of my free time chilling withContinue reading “Part 273: Jobs, Birthdays, Cats, and Pensions”

Part 272: Does The FI Mentality Make Work Harder?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss how the pursuit of FI can impact your ability to stay motivated in work.  Also, a minor change in our property value.  There’s all the usual financial updates, and more fun with Monopoly. Weekly Update It’s the first full week of 2025Continue reading “Part 272: Does The FI Mentality Make Work Harder?”