pension Archives - Page 4 of 6 - Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.

Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the link between compound interest and the Fermi Paradox. Also, some updates on our BTL, and our neighbourhood cats. Quote of the Week This question, or something like it, was asked by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950 whilst discussing the possibility ofContinue reading “Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest”

Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the term “legal tender” and how it’s often misunderstood. Also, some thoughts on ISAs and stocks for the coming financial year. Weekly Update Another week down, another week closer to FI. This week was anchored around a hospital appointment, work, and meetingContinue reading “Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.”

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 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 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 220

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some major updates with our BTL. Also, an eventful week for our household. Weekly Update Life is starting to return back to the normal routine post-Christmas and New Year. I still have the same bullshit of typing 2023, only to have toContinue reading “Part 220”

Part 216

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some positive developments in my mental and financial health. Also, a look at tipsters trying to beat the market. Weekly Update Last week wasn’t too bad overall. I started with an appointment with my psychologist, and I continue to be impressed by her. The techniques weContinue reading “Part 216”

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 196

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week. That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish. I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”

Part 194

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about mortgage rates. Also, and a bit of a content warning/trigger warning is probably needed here… CONTENT WARNING – MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, HAVING CHILDREN …I talk about mental health, mental illness, and my thoughts on having children/creating life. I know a lotContinue reading “Part 194”