Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I offer some thoughts on why the stock market can’t fail, and take a look back at the growth in my ISA since it was opened. Weekly Update I’m still in that mindset of waiting for the year to end. I’m finishing up myContinue reading “Part 260: Too Big to Fail?”
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Part 258: Hitting a million steps…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK. Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK. It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”
Part 257: Patience and Inaction
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss patience and inaction in the context of investing. Also, a busy week of walking. Weekly Update Last Sunday, Oana and I walked along the canal and river to Meadowhall. In terms of the weather, it was a bit rubbish, but the walkContinue reading “Part 257: Patience and Inaction”
Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have a huge announcement regarding my BTL. Also, a cool end to the week, and thoughts on arguing with people. Finally, an update on the stranded astronauts, and how I would rebuild the tax system. Weekly Update A short working week as IContinue reading “Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space”
Part 253: It’s a Trap!
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss paying for TempFI. Also, some major updates and progress regarding my BTL sale. Finally, a few ways you can help support the site. Weekly Update Walks On the bank holiday Monday, we went for a walk up a hill near to us. Continue reading “Part 253: It’s a Trap!”
Part 248: Why The Boring Middle is Actually Exciting
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss The Boring Middle. Also, I celebrate five years without gambling. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts around idiots on social media. Weekly Update Last Sunday was the first time our new cleaner came to work in our apartment. SheContinue reading “Part 248: Why The Boring Middle is Actually Exciting”
Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the relationship between FI and climate change. Also, why debt is borrowing from your future self, and how it can be useful in the right circumstances. Weekly Update Euro 2024 The best team won and it is that simple. The Spanish wereContinue reading “Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.”
Part 243: All-Time Highs
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some more developments with our BTL sale, and report some record highs in my finances. Also, a look back at some meals out over the last week, and some thoughts on Euro 2024. Weekly Update On Sunday I went for Father’s DayContinue reading “Part 243: All-Time Highs”
Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a different approach to calculating my time to FI. Also, a look at people who refuse to leave an inheritance to their kids. I take a few jabs at the Tory party, and I consider whether to rebalance my ISA. Weekly UpdateContinue reading “Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?”
Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…
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…”