Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. I’m back home following my fifteen days at sea. Weekly Update Our Norwegian adventure is now over. We arrived back in Southampton at 7am on Saturday, and our cab was scheduled to pick us up at 10:30. We woke early and went for breakfast on the ship,Continue reading “Part 296: Coming Home”
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Part 293: The True Cost
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I look at the true costs of owning a car and of raising a child. Also, thoughts on the newest financial clusterfuck at Sheffield Wednesday, and lazy writing in science fiction. Weekly Update I’m now firmly in a routine for work, and despite the longContinue reading “Part 293: The True Cost”
Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss house prices and lender index valuations. Also, thoughts on withdrawal rates, and a busy week. Weekly Update I had the first part of the week off work with the bank holiday, and because I booked the Tuesday off to help my Dad moveContinue reading “Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations”
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 290: The FI Trinity
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the FI Trinity. Also, thoughts on overpaying mortgages with some exploration of the different approaches you can take with this. There’s the usual weekly and financial updates, and more… How to Start Your Journey to Financial Independence Financial Independence (FI) is aboutContinue reading “Part 290: The FI Trinity”
Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss investing versus overpaying a mortgage. Also, another nice walk, and more insanity from the White House. Weekly Update A stressful week, and I’m glad it’s over. I think a lot of stuff is catching up with me, and I’m starting to runContinue reading “Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President”
Part 288: The Hidden Costs of Early Retirement
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss the hidden costs of early retirement. Also, a good, but tiring, week, and yet more insanity from the United States. Weekly Update Each week, I think that the news coming out of the US can’t get any crazier, and then we have TrumpContinue reading “Part 288: The Hidden Costs of Early Retirement”
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 285: Thoughts and Tariffs
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I take a look at the recent market volatility. Also, the basics of FI. This week’s title comes from a post I saw on social media where someone was complaining about Trump crashing the economy. From what I could gather, they were a formerContinue reading “Part 285: Thoughts and Tariffs”
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’”