Part 221

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss a blog post criticising FIRE.  Also, a look back at a fun time at a cat cafe.     Weekly Update This week I worked Monday to Thursday on my last set of late shifts, and apart from Monday and Tuesday this coming week,Continue reading “Part 221”

Part 220

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some major updates with our BTL.  Also, an eventful week for our household. Weekly Update Life is starting to return back to the normal routine post-Christmas and New Year.  I still have the same bullshit of typing 2023, only to have toContinue reading “Part 220”

Part 219

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  A short post this week where I look back at the new year.  Also, the first set of financial figures for 2024 starting with a Premium Bonds win. Weekly Update A short week of work following the new year, and now we are pretty much backContinue reading “Part 219”

Part 218 – 2023 Review

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I take a look back at 2023, and a look ahead to 2024, with an update on what we did over Christmas. Weekly Update Another Christmas has been and gone, and this year’s was great.  Oana and I hosted my parents; it was theContinue reading “Part 218 – 2023 Review”

Part 217

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look at a new all-time high for my Total Wealth, and I discuss Christmas as an autistic person. Weekly Update Thankfully my cold seems to have subsided without ever really being that severe.  For me, the worst thing about a cold is theContinue reading “Part 217”

Happiness

The True Currency of Happiness In a world often driven by the pursuit of financial success, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters; happiness, time, and freedom. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that the accumulation of wealth is the ultimate key to a fulfilling life. However, what if the realContinue reading “Happiness”

Part 197

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I look back at a frustrating first session with my psychologist.  Also, a great new finance book, and a nice boost to my investment income.   Weekly Update I’ve posted recently about my mental health struggles but I don’t think I’ve made it clear howContinue reading “Part 197”

Part 196

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week, thoughts on interest rates on savings, some potentially exciting news about superconductors, and all the usual financial updates. Weekly Update   I’ve been feeling a little better in myself this week.  That’s not to say I’ve felt good, but less rubbish.  I’m generally on aContinue reading “Part 196”

Part 195

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I discuss some stressful times trying to access healthcare.  Also, a tragic death in the family.  There are the usual financial updates, and some thoughts on mortgage rates. Weekly Update   Last week I described how I’ve been feeling pretty awful with my mental health. Continue reading “Part 195”

Part 194

Hello and welcome back to Mortgage Advisor on FIRE.  This week I talk about mortgage rates.  Also, and a bit of a content warning/trigger warning is probably needed here… CONTENT WARNING – MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, HAVING CHILDREN …I talk about mental health, mental illness, and my thoughts on having children/creating life.  I know a lotContinue reading “Part 194”