Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss an interesting take on the 4% rule. Also, a little look at season tickets in football, and a great walk in the Peak District. Weekly Update I started the week with a visit to the GP that ended up being a completeContinue reading “Part 282: There and Back Again”
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Part 249: Interest Only Mortgages, Probation, and Everybody Needs Good Neighbours.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss interest-only mortgages, probationary periods at work, the Olympics, and a few other bits and pieces. Weekly Update It’s time to ask the question again… What the fuck is wrong with people? I’ve mostly stopped watching or reading the news because it’s justContinue reading “Part 249: Interest Only Mortgages, Probation, and Everybody Needs Good Neighbours.”
Part 241: “He’s my property advisor.”
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some changes to my FIRE plans and how I’m tracking my journey. Also, thoughts on the election debate, and a bizarre incident on Twitter/X. Weekly Update The week started with some stress as our washing machine broke down. We’ve had it forContinue reading “Part 241: “He’s my property advisor.””
Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss my attempts to reduce my caffeine intake, some updates on my BTL, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on boredom in retirement. Also, some thoughts on a dramatic end to the football league season. Finally, the return of the Tory Clusterfuck. Continue reading “Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.”
Mailbox: Questions and Answers
Hello and welcome back to a bonus edition of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A new reader asked some questions and I thought other new readers may find the questions and answers interesting. If you have any questions or feedback for me, please leave a comment. Sorry, I’m arriving VERY late to the party here, soContinue reading “Mailbox: Questions and Answers”
Part 187: The ISA Bridge and The ISA Fort
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the ISA bridge and my own alternative, the ISA fort. Also, health updates and a nice boost to my investment income for the year. Weekly Update I had my second breath test this week and it seemed to go ok. Fortunately thereContinue reading “Part 187: The ISA Bridge and The ISA Fort”
Part 139
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look at the differences between student loans in the UK and US. Also, how changes to mortgage lending rules might not actually change anything. There are the usual financial updates, and something I never thought I’d type; Dinosaur Woman. First, theContinue reading “Part 139”