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Part 102

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the decision to ban Roy “Chubby” Brown from Sheffield’s City Hall. Also, I take a look at the recent takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium. There are some developments in my financial position and a new section added to theContinue reading “Part 102”

Part 97

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I highlight the case of Luke Ashton, who took his own life following a battle with gambling addiction. Also, an update on our return to the UK much earlier than planned. I discuss some major changes to my FIRE plans, and also mention Nika,Continue reading “Part 97”

Part 93

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the news that energy companies will be increasing the price charged to variable rate customers and those on pre-payment meters. Also, an amusing deal in the stock market and the usual financial updates. Finally, a less positive development in my mental health.Continue reading “Part 93”

Part 87

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss gambling addiction, Tory sleaze and then take a detailed look at the numbers for my BTL and how property values will impact my plans. Quote of the Week As I write this I have gone 702 days without gambling. Since I firstContinue reading “Part 87”

Part 86

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week is a slightly different post, as I talk about trolling on social media, and a little bit about literary theory. Also, the usual financial updates and a huge change to my financial position. I don’t even know where to start with this. During theContinue reading “Part 86”

Part 85

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I briefly discuss the concepts of truth, risk and expertise. I also look at my FIRE number and explain why my Facebook account was recently restricted. First, the Quote of the Week: Quote of the Week Another week down and, after over a yearContinue reading “Part 85”

Part 84

A shorter post than normal this week as, unfortunately, I just found myself running out of time to meet the publishing deadline. Quote of the Week This week’s quote comes from Jeremy Wasson, who appears to be quite an angry child. In a Facebook thread that was discussing whether people should be vaccinated, I suggestedContinue reading “Part 84”

Part 83

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I look at the concept of survivorship bias and how it relates to investing. Also, the usual financial updates and a few pictures from Bob’s first full week as part of our family. So let’s get to the Quote of the Week: Quote ofContinue reading “Part 83”

Part 82

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I talk about customer service and the Covid vaccine roll out. Also, some exciting news about a new addition to our family. First, the Quote of the Week. Quote of the Week There has been a recurring theme in my blog, where I blastContinue reading “Part 82”

Part 80

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. A slightly shorter post this week as I’ve not been feeling great. I’ll be talking a little bit about the football club I support and some more abysmal customer service. Quote of the Week Although I’m not as enthusiastic about football as I once was, IContinue reading “Part 80”