Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. Weekly Update The one major drawback to my walking challenge is that it’s eating up every free moment of my time. Between this and work it leaves almost no time for anything else. I’m not complaining, really. I’m just pointing out that if my life seemsContinue reading “Part 301: When Rage Feels Real and £5,000 Does Not”
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Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss house prices and lender index valuations. Also, thoughts on withdrawal rates, and a busy week. Weekly Update I had the first part of the week off work with the bank holiday, and because I booked the Tuesday off to help my Dad moveContinue reading “Part 292: House Prices and Index Valuations”
Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week, I discuss investing versus overpaying a mortgage. Also, another nice walk, and more insanity from the White House. Weekly Update A stressful week, and I’m glad it’s over. I think a lot of stuff is catching up with me, and I’m starting to runContinue reading “Part 289: Locks, Stocks, and a Plastic President”
Part 283: Financially Independent, Neurodivergent
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the importance of FI to those who are neurodivergent or struggling with mental health. Also, the third anniversary of Poppy joining our family, and some thoughts on the future of Europe. Weekly Update It’s been a busy week, and the days seem toContinue reading “Part 283: Financially Independent, Neurodivergent”
Part 278: Problem or Solution
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss some new ways to look at my FI progress. Also, thoughts on Sheffield Wednesday, and more thoughts on survivorship bias. Weekly Update It’s been another exhausting week. Although it’s a relief to have some work and money coming in, I’m still exhausted. IContinue reading “Part 278: Problem or Solution”
Part 277: What don’t you understand?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss how to deal with people who don’t understand FIRE. Also, a look back at my second week in a new job. Weekly Update It’s the end of my second week in the new job and I’m tired. The training is intense butContinue reading “Part 277: What don’t you understand?”
Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss misleading statistics and how they can impact investors. There are the usual financial updates, and some more thoughts on customer service. Weekly Update It’s been my first week in my new employment and it’s been mentally exhausting. The training is detailed andContinue reading “Part 276: Recognising Misleading Statistics”
Part 274: Signing the Contract
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss huge news from the Scothern household. Also, thoughts on a recent article about average pension values across the UK. Weekly Update I have been offered, and accepted, a job. Since my redundancy from Lloyds was confirmed in September last year, I’ve receivedContinue reading “Part 274: Signing the Contract”
The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands
The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands For decades, society has ingrained in us the idea that retirement happens at 65 or, for some, 70. It’s a milestone we’re told to look forward to: the golden years of relaxation after decades of hard work. But let’s pause for a momentContinue reading “The Myth of Retirement at 65: Why It’s Really in Your Hands”
Part 271: New Year, New… something?
Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE. This week I discuss the new year and provide some positive financial updates. Weekly Update The world is finally returning to normal, at least in some ways. Now that the new year has started we can get used to a normal weekly routine again. Something incredibleContinue reading “Part 271: New Year, New… something?”