Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week. That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish. I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”
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Part 195
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare. Also, a tragic death in the family. There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”
Part 194
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about mortgage rates. Also, and a bit of a content warning/trigger warning is probably needed here… CONTENT WARNING – MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, HAVING CHILDREN …I talk about mental health, mental illness, and my thoughts on having children/creating life. I know a lotContinue reading “Part 194”
Part 190: Interlude 1
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s post is brief as, by the time this is published, I’ll be somewhere in the North Sea heading for Norway. (Obligatory apology for formatting/grammar issues due to typing this on my iPhone in a hurry). Weekly Update I’ve been feeling the stress this week,Continue reading “Part 190: Interlude 1”
Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Some thoughts on stoozing, nuclear power, and Netflix clamping down on password sharing. Also, a slight financial reset. Weekly Update I had my follow-up with the consultant to discuss the results of the three recent breath tests and the accompanying blood tests. Much like the previousContinue reading “Part 189: If you’re not stoozing, you’re losing (maybe)…”
Part 188: Like a punch in the face…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss why you should never use Barclaycard. Weekly Update I had my final breath test this week, and I’m glad they’re over. The test itself isn’t too bad, but the fact I have to stop some of my meds a few days beforeContinue reading “Part 188: Like a punch in the face…”
Part 187: The ISA Bridge and The ISA Fort
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the ISA bridge and my own alternative, the ISA fort. Also, health updates and a nice boost to my investment income for the year. Weekly Update I had my second breath test this week and it seemed to go ok. Fortunately thereContinue reading “Part 187: The ISA Bridge and The ISA Fort”
Part 186: Making History and Building the Future.
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week… Thoughts on building for the future and living for today. Also, an incredible effort by Sheffield Wednesday, and a disrupted routine. Weekly Update An eventful week, with a stressful first half and an amazing second half, which funnily enough matches what happened withContinue reading “Part 186: Making History and Building the Future.”
Part 185: Giving that extra 10%
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about percentages; the 100% mortgage, increasing savings rates, compound growth, and more. Weekly Update It’s been my week of working until 8pm which always leaves me exhausted, but it means I get a three day weekend. On Friday I had a fewContinue reading “Part 185: Giving that extra 10%”
Part 184: 250,000,000 reasons…
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss property prices and mortgage rates. Also, the cost of the coronation, and my thoughts on monarchy. Quote of the Week “£250,000,000” This week’s news has been dominated by the coronation of Charles. My views on the monarchy range from “indifferent” to “fuckingContinue reading “Part 184: 250,000,000 reasons…”