Part 329: Plan 2 Bro

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update It would be nice if it stopped raining, but the only dry day we had was Saturday.  We took full advantage and completed a 41km bike ride.  It was, in some ways, a frustrating ride.  Oana had a problem with her gears, and myContinue reading “Part 329: Plan 2 Bro”

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 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss everything in the title, and the true cost of a holiday when you use debt to pay for it. Weekly Update I’ve been exhausted all week as my walking challenge is starting to grind me down, but that’s why it’s called a challenge. Continue reading “Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce”

Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update The one major drawback to my walking challenge is that it’s eating up every free moment of my time. Between this and work it leaves almost no time for anything else.  I’m not complaining, really.  I’m just pointing out that if my life seemsContinue reading “Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not”

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 292: House Prices and Index Valuations

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss house prices and lender index valuations. Also, thoughts on withdrawal rates, and a busy week. Weekly Update I had the first part of the week off work with the bank holiday, and because I booked the Tuesday off to help my Dad moveContinue reading “Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations”

Part 290: The FI Trinity

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the FI Trinity. Also, thoughts on overpaying mortgages with some exploration of the different approaches you can take with this.  There’s the usual weekly and financial updates, and more… How to Start Your Journey to Financial Independence Financial Independence (FI) is aboutContinue reading “Part 290: The FI Trinity”

Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss investing versus overpaying a mortgage.  Also, another nice walk, and more insanity from the White House. Weekly Update A stressful week, and I’m glad it’s over.  I think a lot of stuff is catching up with me, and I’m starting to runContinue reading “Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President”

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 285: Thoughts and Tariffs

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I take a look at the recent market volatility.  Also, the basics of FI. This week’s title comes from a post I saw on social media where someone was complaining about Trump crashing the economy. From what I could gather, they were a formerContinue reading “Part 285: Thoughts and Tariffs”