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Memes are Amazing

I love memes, much to the frustration of my girlfriend. I will often show her memes and she will simply reply, “you’re dumb” but with a smile on her face. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I’m obsessed with memes, but I do look forward to Tuesday so that I can look atContinue reading “Memes are Amazing”

Part 75

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at the crisis engulfing John Lewis, and retail in general.  I also highlight a local musician who has just released his first single.  Also, the usual financial updates.  First, the Quote of the Week. Quote of the Week Retail is ever changingContinue reading “Part 75”

Part 74

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I pay tribute to Sweep, my elderly cat, my best friend, who passed away this week. Quote of the Week I don’t even know where to start, so I’m just going to type and see where this goes.  I have a rough idea ofContinue reading “Part 74”

Part 73

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE   A shortened version of the blog this week as I have not been feeling great following my first Covid vaccination.   Quote of the Week It’s been a while since I talked about the definition of FIRE.  Financial independence is all about having enough income fromContinue reading “Part 73”

Part 72

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I will be talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts, in addition to male on female violence.  The following content may not be suitable for all readers.   Quote of the Week There has been a lot of talk recently about suicide, in the wake ofContinue reading “Part 72”

Part 71

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I vent a little as I discuss poor customer service with a related update regarding my BTL that is extremely frustrating. Also, news on a group weight loss challenge for charity. Quote of the Week I have had my fill of dealing with awfulContinue reading “Part 71”

Part 70

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I talk about social media, and discuss whether anyone has a right to censor what other people post. Also, another significant update on my BTL. Social media has become so interwoven with life that it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate one’s physical lifeContinue reading “Part 70”

Part 69

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I talk about hate and how it can be motivational.  Also, a lot of changes in my finances and a further update on the BTL as the start of the first tenancy draws closer.  First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 69”

Part 68

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I will talk about the relationship between luck and hard work, and share a frustrating and costly update on my BTL. Quote of the Week I do not believe there is some mystical force that acts for or against us, in a way thatContinue reading “Part 68”

Part 67

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E.  This week I will talk about my return to work and a mistake I made with my daily meds.  I also look at my BTL now that a tenancy has been signed.   Quote of the Week Another quote that hits home.  Life does not have aContinue reading “Part 67”