Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss looking for a new job, and compare the cost of Gousto and shopping from the supermarket. Also, a nerdy bit on rockets and technology. Weekly Update It’s one of those times in life when everything just seems to be on hold. It’sContinue reading “Part 259: Jobs, Food, Rockets, and Lego”
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Part 258: Hitting a million steps…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look back on a successful end to my walking challenge for Diabetes UK. Also, the fallout from selling my BTL, and other random musings. Weekly Update This week saw me finish up my walking challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK. It wasContinue reading “Part 258: Hitting a million steps…”
Part 257: Patience and Inaction
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss patience and inaction in the context of investing. Also, a busy week of walking. Weekly Update Last Sunday, Oana and I walked along the canal and river to Meadowhall. In terms of the weather, it was a bit rubbish, but the walkContinue reading “Part 257: Patience and Inaction”
Part 255: Birthday Week
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss house buying, time in the market, and look back on a great birthday week. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week as I’ve celebrated my birthday, and I’ve had a great time I’m pleased to report. On Monday Oana and I wentContinue reading “Part 255: Birthday Week”
Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have a huge announcement regarding my BTL. Also, a cool end to the week, and thoughts on arguing with people. Finally, an update on the stranded astronauts, and how I would rebuild the tax system. Weekly Update A short working week as IContinue reading “Part 254: Taxes, Squirrels, and Lost in Space”
Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I have exciting news, which you will find below. Also, thoughts on the recent Kiefer Sutherland concert, and yet more frustrating interactions with the agent selling our BTL. Weekly Update On Monday we went to see Kiefer Sutherland for the third time. The previousContinue reading “Part 252: Exciting Times – TempFI”
Part 250: “One is my name. The other is not.”
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the recent riots across the UK, and offer some thoughts on data collection and analysis. Also, a look at how tiny increases in regular investing can reap big rewards. Weekly Update These riots are annoying and it’s all the usual bullshit aboutContinue reading “Part 250: “One is my name. The other is not.””
Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the relationship between FI and climate change. Also, why debt is borrowing from your future self, and how it can be useful in the right circumstances. Weekly Update Euro 2024 The best team won and it is that simple. The Spanish wereContinue reading “Part 247: Borrowing from your Future Self, and the Impact of Climate Change on FI.”
Part 245
I hope you enjoyed the different introduction to this week’s post. I had fun putting it together. The Election What a clusterfuck voting turned out to be. On Thursday after we had finished work, we went over to our local polling station. Oana is now a British citizen and has been for almost three years. Continue reading “Part 245”
Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss universal financial advice and provide positive updates on our BTL sale. Also, some thoughts on the elections both here in the UK, and across the pond in the US. Weekly Update On Sunday Oana and I went for a long walk aroundContinue reading “Part 244: Red Lobster and Crimson Brow”