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…”
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Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. It’s a bit of a mixed bag this week as I touch on a range of subjects; everything from losing my voice to getting annoyed with poor storytelling, to pointless questions and One More Year syndrome. Weekly Update Having a cold sucks, but that’s how myContinue reading “Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…”
Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss my attempts to reduce my caffeine intake, some updates on my BTL, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on boredom in retirement. Also, some thoughts on a dramatic end to the football league season. Finally, the return of the Tory Clusterfuck. Continue reading “Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.”
Mailbox: Questions and Answers
Hello and welcome back to a bonus edition of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A new reader asked some questions and I thought other new readers may find the questions and answers interesting. If you have any questions or feedback for me, please leave a comment. Sorry, I’m arriving VERY late to the party here, soContinue reading “Mailbox: Questions and Answers”
Part 235
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the impact that AI may have on investing. Also, an exciting update on my BTL, and a busy week of medical appointments. Weekly Update I’ve had a week off work but it’s not proven quite as relaxing as I’d hoped. Last SundayContinue reading “Part 235”
Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look at some FI projections, and explain why pensions are a worthwhile investment no matter your age. Weekly Update This week was mostly standard; working and then chilling out. Oana has been preparing to start her new job, and just likeContinue reading “Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions”
Looking Back: Part 7
Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. It’s a brave new world; or rather a depressing descent into a dystopian world. I’m very disappointed in the outcome of the general election. A Tory government is probably best for me but for the country over the next decade or so, I thinkContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 7”
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 231
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I bring back the Quote of the Week, and discuss investing complexity. Also, a special anniversary in our household, and some amusing suggestions on improving Lord of the Rings. Finally, I share some thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of one of my favourite books;Continue reading “Part 231”
Part 230
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss student loans, and a frustrating story from Reddit. Also, another milestone passed in my abstinence from gambling. Weekly Update This week saw me pass 1,700 days since I last gambled, which was a nice boost. The time when I was gambling wasContinue reading “Part 230”