Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update The big space news this week is the launch of the Artemis II mission, which was designed to take four astronauts around the moon before returning them safely to Earth. It’s frustrating that it’s taken this long for humanity to return to Luna, butContinue reading “Part 336: David doesn’t share biscuits…”
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Part 310: There was a button. I pushed it.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Big career news this week. Let’s just get into it. Weekly Update It’s felt like a bit of a struggle getting through this week, like trying to swim through treacle, but at last it is the weekend. Friday saw me make a big decision regarding myContinue reading “Part 310: There was a button. I pushed it.”
Part 309: Financial Scams, More Trump Stupidity, and a Diabetes Scare
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A big post this week. I discuss financial scams, and how a mistake gave me almost £2,000. Also, thoughts on diabetes, and the idiot in the White House. Weekly Update I had a bit of a scare this week with my diabetes. For a few years,Continue reading “Part 309: Financial Scams, More Trump Stupidity, and a Diabetes Scare”
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 297: How FI being simple puts people off.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the simplicity of FI and how this can put people off following it. Also, why the whole idea of “being the bigger person” is rubbish. Weekly Update Covid sucks. Yep, Oana and I have both come down with Covid, and we must haveContinue reading “Part 297: How FI being simple puts people off.”
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 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”