Tag Archives: property

Part 275: The Mortgage, The Chatbot, and The Coffee

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss technology and AI.  Also, some thoughts on repaying our mortgage, and a look ahead to my first week of a new job.     Weekly Update Have you ever heard the term PICNIC to describe issues with technology?  Well, it’s shorthand for Problem inContinue reading “Part 275: The Mortgage, The Chatbot, and The Coffee”

Looking Back: Part 16

Originally published February 14th, 2020. Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I will be discussing deal packaging and direct to vendor marketing.  First, however, I will have a look at the past week. Weekly Update The next few paragraphs are a bit depressing. I was not in a good way,Continue reading “Looking Back: Part 16”

Part 163

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss working for free, and how it creates more problems for employees.  Also, TV shows that were consistently good, and those that fell from grace.  There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on 2023’s financial goals.   Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 163”

Part 118

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I report several examples of bad workplace management from my readers.  Also, I discuss the recent story from the US involving the r/antiwork subreddit.  Finally, the usual financial updates. Quote of the Week “People don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses.” For those who useContinue reading “Part 118”

Part 116

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week’s blog is not what I intended, and the change of plan is simply down to exhaustion.  I had planned to show how I generate my spreadsheets, and highlight some of the calculators I’ve put together to help analyse property deals.  So, this week’s blogContinue reading “Part 116”

Part 114

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  The first blog post of 2022 is a tragic one, as I report the passing of our cat Bobby.  I take a look at how positive Covid tests impacted our Christmas, and look ahead to 2022.  First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 114”

Part 112

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a look at capitalism, and why I think criticisms of it as an economic model are often misplaced.  Also, another week and another Tory shambles.  There are the usual financial updates, but first the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Continue reading “Part 112”

Part 110

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the relationship between the brain and mind, and how physical and mental health interact.  Also, a look ahead to projected investment income in 2022 and 2023.  FIrst, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Mental health is weird.  The mindContinue reading “Part 110”

Part 106

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I touch on the COP26 summit, and take a look back over a tiring week.  Also, some major developments in my finances, and some thoughts on how to tackle the climate crisis.  First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week  The leadersContinue reading “Part 106”

Part 105

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  It has been two years since I started this blog.  This week I look at time as a resource, and how retirement is defined by how much money you have.  Also, a look at where my readers come from, and which posts have been read theContinue reading “Part 105”