Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, in a bumper post, I look back at our trip to London to see Kygo. Also, my thoughts on whether to accept a job offer, and some thoughts on the UK state pension. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week taken up mostly byContinue reading “Part 268: London, Kygo, Pensions, Minimising Regret, and a Job Offer”
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Part 267: End of an Era
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the end of my current employment, the FI canon, and another milestone hit in my journey. Weekly Update Although my contract with my employer ends on December 10th, I had my last day of logging on to their systems this week asContinue reading “Part 267: End of an Era”
Part 266: Christmas Financial Tips
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss Christmas, including financial tips, and discussing what the impact would be of cancelling it. Also, progress on my job search, and the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I had a few medical appointments this week which were all fairly routine, including aContinue reading “Part 266: Christmas Financial Tips”
Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back at the fallout from the recent budget. Also, updates on my job search and a busy week. Weekly Update Oana and I celebrated our seventeenth anniversary this week, and no we are not married and have no intention of inviting theContinue reading “Part 262: David and The Chocolate Factory”
Part 261: Are you not entertained?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the upcoming Labour budget, and take a look at why I won’t get bored when I FIRE. Also, it turns out I look Danish to some… Weekly Update I look Danish. I’ll take that. Let me explain… Earlier this week I accompaniedContinue reading “Part 261: Are you not entertained?”
Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss looking for a new job, and compare the cost of Gousto and shopping from the supermarket. Also, a nerdy bit on rockets and technology. Weekly Update It’s one of those times in life when everything just seems to be on hold. It’sContinue reading “Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego”
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 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have a huge announcement regarding my BTL. Also, a cool end to the week, and thoughts on arguing with people. Finally, an update on the stranded astronauts, and how I would rebuild the tax system. Weekly Update A short working week as IContinue reading “Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space”
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 252: Exciting Times – TempFI
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have exciting news, which you will find below. Also, thoughts on the recent Kiefer Sutherland concert, and yet more frustrating interactions with the agent selling our BTL. Weekly Update On Monday we went to see Kiefer Sutherland for the third time. The previousContinue reading “Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI”