Part 307: Birthdays and Cinema

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at the cinema industry, and share some stories from my birthdays. Weekly Update This week saw me complete another trip around the sun.  Older, but not necessarily wiser.  I’m at that point now where my birthday feels less about being older and moreContinue reading “Part 307: Birthdays and Cinema”

Part 305: The FI Bucket List

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss our FI Bucket Lists. Also, things guaranteed to wind me up, and some crazy gains over the last few weeks. Weekly Update Last week, I mentioned that we’d been on a long walk with a good friend from university.  On that walk, IContinue reading “Part 305: The FI Bucket List”

Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I discuss everything in the title, and the true cost of a holiday when you use debt to pay for it. Weekly Update I’ve been exhausted all week as my walking challenge is starting to grind me down, but that’s why it’s called a challenge. Continue reading “Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce”

Part 302: Back to Basics

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I take a step back and discuss the basics of FIRE. Also, thoughts on the ISA bridge concept, and a trip down the YouTube algorithm. Weekly Update Last Sunday, we had my Dad over, where we presented him with a scrapbook Oana made of ourContinue reading “Part 302: Back to Basics”

Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   Weekly Update The one major drawback to my walking challenge is that it’s eating up every free moment of my time. Between this and work it leaves almost no time for anything else.  I’m not complaining, really.  I’m just pointing out that if my life seemsContinue reading “Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not”

Part 299: Financial Lessons for the 21st Century

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I put forward some financial lessons for the 21st century. Also, Fork Theory, and finally, yes, that story coming from the Coldplay concert. Weekly Update Another week done on the journey to FI, and another week of warm and humid weather.  I don’t generallyContinue reading “Part 299: Financial Lessons for the 21st Century”

Part 291: The State Pension Crisis

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, I look at the looming crisis with the state pension. Also, another exhausting week at work, and an amusing weekend of football. Weekly Update It’s been another exhausting week, but it’s another week closer to FI.  In many ways, this new job is better thanContinue reading “Part 291: The State Pension Crisis”

Part 287: Another Milestone

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I celebrate a new investing milestone. Also, thoughts on the increasing craziness over in the United States. Weekly Update I had a great weekend last week with a nice four-day break from work.  On Easter Sunday, Oana and I went for a meal withContinue reading “Part 287: Another Milestone”

Part 284: The Math ain’t Mathin’

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE, with a brand new logo! This week I consider different options for the new financial year. Also, a great walk in the Peak District, and more stupidity from you-know-who. Weekly Update I had my first appointment with a client at my new job this week, andContinue reading “Part 284: The Math ain’t Mathin’”

Part 278: Problem or Solution

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.   This week I discuss some new ways to look at my FI progress. Also, thoughts on Sheffield Wednesday, and more thoughts on survivorship bias. Weekly Update It’s been another exhausting week.  Although it’s a relief to have some work and money coming in, I’m still exhausted.  IContinue reading “Part 278: Problem or Solution”