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Part 174

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at some projections for the next few years, and provide more updates on our BTL.  Also, some thoughts on autism following the recent BBC documentary. Weekly Update My recovery from surgery is pretty much complete.  It feels so good to have thisContinue reading “Part 174”

Part 173

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  BTL updates, and some more awful customer service.  Also, a successful surgery which comes as a huge relief. Weekly Update I had my surgery on Monday and it went much better than the first attempt.  This issue with my kidney stone has been ongoing for aContinue reading “Part 173”

Part 172

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss a strategy for free money.  Also, some thoughts on Coast FIRE, and more Lego sets ordered and built. Weekly Update It’s that time of the week again when I’m prepping for surgery on Monday.  I have been trying to get a dateContinue reading “Part 172”

Part 171

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the sale of my BTL, and explain briefly how mortgage interest is calculated.  Also, more health problems, and thoughts on The Last Kingdom. Weekly Update The planned surgery on Monday didn’t happen.  I was feeling too rough on Sunday evening into MondayContinue reading “Part 171”

Part 160

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I talk about tax codes, tax bandings, and how the autumn statement impacts on the tax you pay.  Also, updates from my Lego Rocinante project, and a frustrating learning experience.   Quote of the Week: “I only built it on a computer.” Those following meContinue reading “Part 160”

Part 158

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at the latest farce surrounding the Qatar 2022 World Cup.  A look back at the Kiefer Sutherland gig, and a surreal interaction on Facebook.  The usual financial updates and a possible increase in debt in the coming weeks. Qatar 2022 As theContinue reading “Part 158”

Part 145

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week’s blog looks at communication, in terms of respect, customer service, and the conflict between neurodivergent and neurotypical types of communication.  Also, more thoughts on being a millionaire.  First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week I’ve had this nagging irritation in myContinue reading “Part 145”

Part 131

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the link between the mind and body, and how healthy actions in one can help the other. Also, more bizarre customer service, and why I can’t offer mortgage advice to those who contact me on social media. Quote of the Week “HealthyContinue reading “Part 131”

Part 126

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a busy week, with a trip to Manchester and some developments on my BTL. Also, more information on my efforts to help my friend in Kyiv. There is no Quote of the Week this time, so let’s just get intoContinue reading “Part 126”

Part 102

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the decision to ban Roy “Chubby” Brown from Sheffield’s City Hall.  Also, I take a look at the recent takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium.  There are some developments in my financial position and a new section added to theContinue reading “Part 102”