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Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss luck and how it can change the course of you life. Also, sample bias and investing; why people need to think critically when presented with data. Quote of the Week Never confuse wisdom with luck. Ferengi Rules of Acquisition I’ve had aContinue reading “Part 233: Sample Bias and Investment Decisions”

Part 224

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss safe withdrawal rates, scammers on Facebook, fun with cold callers, and a strange situation with a friend. Weekly Update We’ve made some changes inside our apartment as both Oana and I will be working from home full-time shortly. So, we’ve got OanaContinue reading “Part 224”

Part 124

Hello, and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the question that has been dominating conversations across the world; are there more doors or wheels in the world? Also, the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on the new financial year. Quote of the Week In the last week or soContinue reading “Part 124”

Part 123

This week I discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine on the stock market. Also, information on how to help the people of Ukraine, and a few words on the stress of applying for a mortgage. First, the Quote of the Week: This week’s quote refers to an old adage amongst stock market investors. Continue reading “Part 123”

Part 119

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about mortgages, interest rates, and the impact of compound interest on FIRE plans. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week One of the biggest stories of the week has been the increase in the Bank of England base rateContinue reading “Part 119”

Part 118

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I report several examples of bad workplace management from my readers. Also, I discuss the recent story from the US involving the r/antiwork subreddit. Finally, the usual financial updates. Quote of the Week “People don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses.” For those who useContinue reading “Part 118”

Part 117

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Also, some updates on the state of our BTL. There are the usual financial updates, and a brief look at how I track my financial progress. Quote of the Week It’s getting a little scary in theContinue reading “Part 117”

Part 116

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week’s blog is not what I intended, and the change of plan is simply down to exhaustion. I had planned to show how I generate my spreadsheets, and highlight some of the calculators I’ve put together to help analyse property deals. So, this week’s blogContinue reading “Part 116”

Part 114

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. The first blog post of 2022 is a tragic one, as I report the passing of our cat Bobby. I take a look at how positive Covid tests impacted our Christmas, and look ahead to 2022. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the WeekContinue reading “Part 114”

Part 112

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I take a look at capitalism, and why I think criticisms of it as an economic model are often misplaced. Also, another week and another Tory shambles. There are the usual financial updates, but first the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Continue reading “Part 112”