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”
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Part 231
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I bring back the Quote of the Week, and discuss investing complexity. Also, a special anniversary in our household, and some amusing suggestions on improving Lord of the Rings. Finally, I share some thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of one of my favourite books;Continue reading “Part 231”
Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension
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”
Part 225
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics and data analysis. Also, some small progress on the BTL sale. Weekly Update Our tenants have now moved out of the property and I’m delighted that they left the property clean and tidy. Our previous two tenants did pretty much theContinue reading “Part 225”
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 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 195
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare. Also, a tragic death in the family. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”
Part 190: Interlude 1
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s post is brief as, by the time this is published, I’ll be somewhere in the North Sea heading for Norway. (Obligatory apology for formatting/grammar issues due to typing this on my iPhone in a hurry). Weekly Update I’ve been feeling the stress this week,Continue reading “Part 190: Interlude 1”
Part 184: 250,000,000 reasons…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss property prices and mortgage rates. Also, the cost of the coronation, and my thoughts on monarchy. Quote of the Week “£250,000,000” This week’s news has been dominated by the coronation of Charles. My views on the monarchy range from “indifferent” to “fuckingContinue reading “Part 184: 250,000,000 reasons…”