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”

Part 242: He’s Just a Poor Boy…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back on a break from work and a busy week of socialising.  Also, thoughts on the election campaign, and a frustrating BTL update.  Weekly Update I’ve had a week’s holiday from work and it seems to have flashed by.  I’ve not restedContinue reading “Part 242: He’s Just a Poor Boy…”

Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a different approach to calculating my time to FI.  Also, a look at people who refuse to leave an inheritance to their kids.  I take a few jabs at the Tory party, and I consider whether to rebalance my ISA. Weekly UpdateContinue reading “Part 240: Do you want them to suffer?”

Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the CHILL movement that was mentioned by someone on Reddit, and give some suggestions for how I would change the world of work.  I also give a shout out to a really cool YouTube channel I’ve recently discovered. Weekly Update As IContinue reading “Part 238: Flukes, Cool Worlds, CHILL, and more…”

Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  It’s a bit of a mixed bag this week as I touch on a range of subjects; everything from losing my voice to getting annoyed with poor storytelling, to pointless questions and One More Year syndrome.   Weekly Update Having a cold sucks, but that’s how myContinue reading “Part 237: A Little Bit of Everything…”

Part 236: The Working Day, FI Boredom, and Football Drama.

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.”

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 8

Originally published: December 19th, 2019. This was my last trip to Romania before Covid-19 hit, and I always liked Romania in the winter. It does get very cold though. I doubt we’ll ever return to Snagov, but that’s a story for another time. Weekly Update Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  IContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 8”