Part 260: Too Big to Fail?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I offer some thoughts on why the stock market can’t fail, and take a look back at the growth in my ISA since it was opened.   Weekly Update I’m still in that mindset of waiting for the year to end.  I’m finishing up myContinue reading “Part 260: Too Big to Fail?”

Part 258: Hitting a million steps…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK.  Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK.  It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”

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 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 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the CHILL movement that was mentioned by someone on Reddit, and give some suggestions for how I would change the world of work.  I also give a shout out to a really cool YouTube channel I’ve recently discovered. Weekly Update As IContinue reading “Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…”

Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss luck and how it can change the course of you life.  Also, sample bias and investing; why people need to think critically when presented with data. Quote of the Week Never confuse wisdom with luck. Ferengi Rules of Acquisition I’ve had aContinue reading “Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions”

Part 227: Risky Baskets

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss risk and investments.  Also, some updates on our BTL sale, and some more frustrating customer service. Weekly Update  It’s been a busy week and it was my turn to work on Saturday, meaning I get just Sunday off before another full workingContinue reading “Part 227: Risky Baskets”

Part 226

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I share some thoughts on time and money, and the benefits of the gradual accumulation of wealth. Weekly Update  Do you ever go through spells where you fixate on one singer, band, or specific song or album and think it’s the best thing ever,Continue reading “Part 226”

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 224

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss safe withdrawal rates, scammers on Facebook, fun with cold callers, and a strange situation with a friend. Weekly Update We’ve made some changes inside our apartment as both Oana and I will be working from home full-time shortly.  So, we’ve got OanaContinue reading “Part 224”