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Part 81

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week is a bit different as I didn’t have a subject in mind when I sat down to write. All I had was my Quote of the Week. So, what follows is me just writing… Quote of the Week So many people do not understandContinue reading “Part 81”

Part 80

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A slightly shorter post this week as I’ve not been feeling great. I’ll be talking a little bit about the football club I support and some more abysmal customer service. Quote of the Week Although I’m not as enthusiastic about football as I once was, IContinue reading “Part 80”

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”

Who, What, When, Why?

When I started this blog the intention was to have a purely financial focus. I wanted to write about my journey from being an employee of a large corporation to someone who was financially independent. I came to realise that the “what” and the “how” were not the only factors here. The “why” was alsoContinue reading “Who, What, When, Why?”

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 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 60

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week’s post focuses on non-financial topics. We have had a tough decision to make regarding our cat, Sweep. I also highlight some frustrating customer service received. First, the Quote of the Week. Quote of the Week When I was studying at university, I attended theContinue reading “Part 60”

Part 57

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week I talk a little bit about The Expanse, Pound Cost Averaging and provide an important update regarding my BTL purchase. Quote of the Week The Expanse is one of the best sci-fi stories out there. Maybe even the best. I’ve read a lot ofContinue reading “Part 57”

Part 55

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week’s blog is a little different as I tell the story of a prank I pulled that sent shockwaves around international football (a very minor shockwave, but I like to be dramatic). I also discuss my stocks and shares ISA and how it’s earned meContinue reading “Part 55”