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 251: I don’t have time for patience
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss statistics, and how to spot misleading ones. Also, a week ahead that has huge potential. There’s the usual financial updates, and some fun with cold callers. Weekly Update Football The football started last week and my team, Sheffield Wednesday, have had aContinue reading “Part 251: I don’t have time for patience”
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 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”