Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the new year and provide some positive financial updates. Weekly Update The world is finally returning to normal, at least in some ways. Now that the new year has started we can get used to a normal weekly routine again. Something incredibleContinue reading “Part 271: New Year, New… something?”
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Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss incentives and priorities at work. Also, a look back at lifetime contributions to my ISA and pensions. There are some frustrating updates on the job front for our household and a few thoughts on Christmas. Weekly Update A Very Covid Christmas IContinue reading “Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs”
Part 266: Christmas Financial Tips
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss Christmas, including financial tips, and discussing what the impact would be of cancelling it. Also, progress on my job search, and the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I had a few medical appointments this week which were all fairly routine, including aContinue reading “Part 266: Christmas Financial Tips”
Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at the fallout from the recent budget. Also, updates on my job search and a busy week. Weekly Update Oana and I celebrated our seventeenth anniversary this week, and no we are not married and have no intention of inviting theContinue reading “Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory”
Part 255: Birthday Week
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss house buying, time in the market, and look back on a great birthday week. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week as I’ve celebrated my birthday, and I’ve had a great time I’m pleased to report. On Monday Oana and I wentContinue reading “Part 255: Birthday Week”
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 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 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the relationship between FI and climate change. Also, why debt is borrowing from your future self, and how it can be useful in the right circumstances. Weekly Update Euro 2024 The best team won and it is that simple. The Spanish wereContinue reading “Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.”
Part 239
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the possible impacts on the BTL market if Labour are elected. I also look at the state of the Tory party ahead of the recently announced election. I give details on a new mini-series of blog posts, and there’s another example ofContinue reading “Part 239”