Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look back at 2023, and a look ahead to 2024, with an update on what we did over Christmas. Weekly Update Another Christmas has been and gone, and this year’s was great. Oana and I hosted my parents; it was theContinue reading “Part 218 – 2023 Review”
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Part 217
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look at a new all-time high for my Total Wealth, and I discuss Christmas as an autistic person. Weekly Update Thankfully my cold seems to have subsided without ever really being that severe. For me, the worst thing about a cold is theContinue reading “Part 217”
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 195
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare. Also, a tragic death in the family. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”
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”
Part 190: Interlude 1
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s post is brief as, by the time this is published, I’ll be somewhere in the North Sea heading for Norway. (Obligatory apology for formatting/grammar issues due to typing this on my iPhone in a hurry). Weekly Update I’ve been feeling the stress this week,Continue reading “Part 190: Interlude 1”
Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…
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)…”
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…”