Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Update The last week was mentally draining, but I managed to get out for some bike rides. Poppy and I continued to find a routine in Oana’s absence. Poppy has trained me well, and I can now tell when she is hungry (all the time), wantingContinue reading “Part 343: Taking Stock”
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Part 329: Plan 2 Bro
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update It would be nice if it stopped raining, but the only dry day we had was Saturday. We took full advantage and completed a 41km bike ride. It was, in some ways, a frustrating ride. Oana had a problem with her gears, and myContinue reading “Part 329: Plan 2 Bro”
Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss everything in the title, and the true cost of a holiday when you use debt to pay for it. Weekly Update I’ve been exhausted all week as my walking challenge is starting to grind me down, but that’s why it’s called a challenge. Continue reading “Part 303: Sharks, Beards, Nukes, and Sauce”
Part 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss crypto and explain why I think it’s a load of rubbish. Also, thoughts on an idea I’ve wanted to discuss for a while: Competence Porn. Weekly Update I feel like I’ve not had a spare second this week. My days have beenContinue reading “Part 298: Cryptobro? Nah, Cryptono.”
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?”
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 178
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the term “remortgage”, how words have power, and some thoughts on the base rate increase. Also, the end of the Infinite Timeline by Jeremy Robinson. The base rate goes up, so you know what that means….. That’s right, it’s time for anyoneContinue reading “Part 178”
Part 52
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on F.I.R.E. This week is the 52nd part of the blog, which means I’ve been charting my journey to FIRE for almost a full calendar year. As such, this week’s post is a bumper edition. I will talk about the recent Presidential debate in the US. I willContinue reading “Part 52”