Part 243: All-Time Highs

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some more developments with our BTL sale, and report some record highs in my finances.  Also, a look back at some meals out over the last week, and some thoughts on Euro 2024. Weekly Update On Sunday I went for Father’s DayContinue reading “Part 243: All-Time Highs”

Letters to Oana: Part 2

Welcome back to the special series of posts; Letters to Oana. In Part 1 I gave an overview of the reasons for this blog, and what I was hoping to achieve. In Part 2 I move on to discuss the ISA Bridge. The ISA Bridge Early retirement is a dream for many, but the majorityContinue reading “Letters to Oana: Part 2”

Letters to Oana: Part 1

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE and the first in a new short series of posts which I’m calling Letters to Oana. This series is designed to break down FIRE to the absolute basics and give someone with no prior knowledge about investing enough information to manage their financial future. Disclaimer ThisContinue reading “Letters to Oana: Part 1”

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 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 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 231

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I bring back the Quote of the Week, and discuss investing complexity.  Also, a special anniversary in our household, and some amusing suggestions on improving Lord of the Rings.  Finally, I share some thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of one of my favourite books;Continue reading “Part 231”

Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss the term “legal tender” and how it’s often misunderstood.  Also, some thoughts on ISAs and stocks for the coming financial year. Weekly Update  Another week down, another week closer to FI.  This week was anchored around a hospital appointment, work, and meetingContinue reading “Part 229: Legal Tender – It’s not what you think it is.”

Looking Back: Part 3

[Originally published November 15th, 2019]. Weekly Update The short version of the story is that I’m still in pain.  My ankle/foot is still hurting a lot but the tramadol is taking the edge off and leaving me pretty spaced out.  I’ve seen a consultant who thinks I could have a stress fracture or possibly somethingContinue reading “Looking Back: Part 3”

Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss pensions and the British ISA announced in the recent budget. Weekly Update  How has your week been?  Mine has been decent for the most part.  I feel like I’m slipping into a nice routine, and that’s so much more positive than IContinue reading “Part 228: British ISA and The State Pension”