Tax changes and the ongoing freeze of many benefits from April 2026 will likely put even more pressure on our already strained finances, but there may be steps you can take to reduce this burden. The high cost of living already makes it difficult for many of us to make ends meet, with PakarPBN A […]
My Best Tips for Packing for Trips
On our last big family trip we went to Australia and were gone for 14 days. We each only took a carry-on (plus a backpack each). There were a LOT of questions about packing for a family, especially avoiding overpacking and what exactly we took. On the flight home, while everything was fresh in my […]
My watches, my memories – PLAYWORKEATREPEAT
After recently purchasing my new Swatch, I started thinking about all the watches I’ve owned over the years. Everyone has a special memory. Not only because they were gifts from family, but also because they mark important milestones in my life. They do more than tell the time (and show how late I am). Each […]
12 Rest Less Events to Look Forward to in April
If you haven’t already checked it out, now is a great time to explore Rest Less events. This is our virtual community and events platform, where all sessions take place via Zoom and cover a wide range of topics. With around 100 monthly events, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for culinary inspiration, health […]
4 books I’m currently reading (+ my team’s choices!)
It took me a little while to find my reading rhythm this month (I don’t think I finished a book in the first ten days of March!), but now I’m reading some really great things! Here are the books I’m enjoying at the moment! 4 books I’m currently reading This Story Could Save Your Life […]
Friday Favorites – PLAYWORKEATREPEAT
Hello friends! This week wasn’t exactly great, but there were still many positives that helped me get through it. One of the benefits of joining this connection is that it makes you pause and notice the good things instead of dwelling on everything that didn’t go well. So here are some of my Friday favorites. […]
What is a SERPS pension?
Understanding how the Earnings-Related State Pension Scheme (SERPS) and State Second Pension (S2P) work can be difficult, but it’s important to get the basics right as they can affect the amount of state pension you’re entitled to. SERPS operated from 1978 to 2002, and if you contributed after 2002, PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) […]
Book deals for the weekend of March 21
March has been a great month for book deals so far and that trend hasn’t slowed down! Here are some of the book deals I’m most excited about this weekend! Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – ebook – $2.99I was ALL IN on this book once I started it. It’s the […]
Friday Favorites – PLAYWORKEATREPEAT
Hello friends! I can’t believe it’s FRIDAY, and it really feels like I blinked and the week went by. I always have the best intentions of writing this post throughout the week, sort of like a little journal of favorite things from each day. The most sensible and simplest way to do it, right? Yet […]
Inheritance taxes and pensions: what changes in 2027
Pensions have long been seen as one of the most tax-efficient ways to pass on wealth to loved ones, but from next year unused pension funds will fall within the scope of Inheritance Tax (IHT), potentially reducing the amount families will receive in the event of death. Although the tax-free lump sum and pension tax […]