Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss my attempts to reduce my caffeine intake, some updates on my BTL, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on boredom in retirement. Also, some thoughts on a dramatic end to the football league season. Finally, the return of the Tory Clusterfuck. Continue reading “Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.”
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Mailbox: Questions and Answers
Hello and welcome back to a bonus edition of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A new reader asked some questions and I thought other new readers may find the questions and answers interesting. If you have any questions or feedback for me, please leave a comment. Sorry, I’m arriving VERY late to the party here, soContinue reading “Mailbox: Questions and Answers”
Part 235
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the impact that AI may have on investing. Also, an exciting update on my BTL, and a busy week of medical appointments. Weekly Update I’ve had a week off work but it’s not proven quite as relaxing as I’d hoped. Last SundayContinue reading “Part 235”
Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look at some FI projections, and explain why pensions are a worthwhile investment no matter your age. Weekly Update This week was mostly standard; working and then chilling out. Oana has been preparing to start her new job, and just likeContinue reading “Part 234: FI Projections and the Value of Pensions”
Looking Back: Part 7
Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. It’s a brave new world; or rather a depressing descent into a dystopian world. I’m very disappointed in the outcome of the general election. A Tory government is probably best for me but for the country over the next decade or so, I thinkContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 7”
Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the link between compound interest and the Fermi Paradox. Also, some updates on our BTL, and our neighbourhood cats. Quote of the Week This question, or something like it, was asked by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950 whilst discussing the possibility ofContinue reading “Part 232: The link between the Fermi Paradox and Compound Interest”
Part 230
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss student loans, and a frustrating story from Reddit. Also, another milestone passed in my abstinence from gambling. Weekly Update This week saw me pass 1,700 days since I last gambled, which was a nice boost. The time when I was gambling wasContinue reading “Part 230”
Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the term “legal tender” and how it’s often misunderstood. Also, some thoughts on ISAs and stocks for the coming financial year. Weekly Update Another week down, another week closer to FI. This week was anchored around a hospital appointment, work, and meetingContinue reading “Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.”
Looking Back: Part 3
[Originally published November 15th, 2019]. Weekly Update The short version of the story is that I’m still in pain. My ankle/foot is still hurting a lot but the tramadol is taking the edge off and leaving me pretty spaced out. I’ve seen a consultant who thinks I could have a stress fracture or possibly somethingContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 3”
Part 225
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics and data analysis. Also, some small progress on the BTL sale. Weekly Update Our tenants have now moved out of the property and I’m delighted that they left the property clean and tidy. Our previous two tenants did pretty much theContinue reading “Part 225”