Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some thoughts on stoozing, nuclear power, and Netflix clamping down on password sharing. Also, a slight financial reset. Weekly Update I had my follow-up with the consultant to discuss the results of the three recent breath tests and the accompanying blood tests. Much like the previousContinue reading “Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…”
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Part 188: Like a punch in the face…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss why you should never use Barclaycard. Weekly Update I had my final breath test this week, and I’m glad they’re over. The test itself isn’t too bad, but the fact I have to stop some of my meds a few days beforeContinue reading “Part 188: Like a punch in the face…”
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 185: Giving that extra 10%
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about percentages; the 100% mortgage, increasing savings rates, compound growth, and more. Weekly Update It’s been my week of working until 8pm which always leaves me exhausted, but it means I get a three day weekend. On Friday I had a fewContinue reading “Part 185: Giving that extra 10%”
Part 183: Eggs and Mortgages
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss repayment versus interest-only mortgages. Also, eggs, trust, and relationships, and a fun weekend of art. Quote of the Week “You can’t unscramble an egg.” I’ve been thinking a lot about this idiom, and a related one which you’ll have probably heard atContinue reading “Part 183: Eggs and Mortgages”
Part 182: FIRE, Interrupted.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I share some of my frustrations with how people communicate. Also, thoughts on the series finale of Star Trek: Picard, the usual financial updates, and a big boost to my investment income for 2023. Quote of the Week “Shares? It’s bullshit.” It’s been aContinue reading “Part 182: FIRE, Interrupted.”
Part 181: Why We FIRE
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at my FIRE journey. Also, some updates on my BTL, and my investment approach for the rest of 2023. Weekly Update It was my week of working late shifts this week, where I finish at 8pm. I have to work theseContinue reading “Part 181: Why We FIRE”
Part 180: Under Pressure, and Compounding Gains
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update I’m having shockwave therapy on my elbows and I was reassured a little at my last appointment that it’s not just me experiencing crap customer service. My physio, who is great by the way, was explaining that he’d recently moved house and had nothingContinue reading “Part 180: Under Pressure, and Compounding Gains”
Part 176
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week; wealth generation and how important it is to have wealth building in the background. Also, thoughts on Gary Lineker, MH370, Star Trek, and an important couple of questions for our time; who is your favourite alien and who is your favourite robot. Oh, andContinue reading “Part 176”
Part 175
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some thoughts on pensions, wills, and a disappointing time at Peddler Market. Weekly Update I don’t know where the week has gone. Normally through the week I’ll make brief notes for what to talk about at the weekend, but there’s not a huge amount going onContinue reading “Part 175”