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”
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Part 272: Does The FI Mentality Make Work Harder?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss how the pursuit of FI can impact your ability to stay motivated in work. Also, a minor change in our property value. There’s all the usual financial updates, and more fun with Monopoly. Weekly Update It’s the first full week of 2025Continue reading “Part 272: Does The FI Mentality Make Work Harder?”
The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands
The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands For decades, society has ingrained in us the idea that retirement happens at 65 or, for some, 70. It’s a milestone we’re told to look forward to: the golden years of relaxation after decades of hard work. But let’s pause for a momentContinue reading “The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands”
Starting Early
The Power of Starting Early: Why Time is Your Best Friend in Investing **This post should not be taken as advice. Before you invest, seek impartial and expert advice.** Three main factors impact the return you get from investments; time in the market, the rate of growth, and the amount you regularly invest. Many people,Continue reading “Starting Early”
2024 Review
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE’s 2024 review. The first thing to discuss would be my 2024 goals and whether I met them. In Part 218, which served as my 2023 review, I laid out several goals or targets for the upcoming year. These were: 1 – Increase Fuck It Fund toContinue reading “2024 Review”
Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss incentives and priorities at work. Also, a look back at lifetime contributions to my ISA and pensions. There are some frustrating updates on the job front for our household and a few thoughts on Christmas. Weekly Update A Very Covid Christmas IContinue reading “Part 269: Priorities, Incentives, and Cutting Costs”
Part 268: London, Kygo, Pensions, Minimising Regret, and a Job Offer
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”
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 265: The Orange Always Win
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look ahead to my financial goals for 2025. Also, some potentially positive developments on the job front, and dealing with more bureaucratic incompetence. Weekly Update One thing I love about snow is the change in sound that you experience. You probably know whatContinue reading “Part 265: The Orange Always Win”
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”