Modern master of the short story George Saunders found commercial and critical success with his first full-length novel, the wonderfully experimental Lincoln in the Bardo (2017). It follows Abraham Lincoln’s son, Willie, who’s trapped in the ‘bardo’, a Buddhist-inspired domain between life and rebirth, along with a vast cast of fretful spirits. With his new … [Read more…]
Hi friends, it’s great to be back linking up with Shay for What’s Up Wednesday. The last time I joined was back in September last year. Then everything got on top of me with work, and I had to put a pause on blogging. After a lovely summer break, I’m excited to be back and … [Read more…]
Sam McLoughlin is a Senior Lifestyle Writer at Rest Less. He joined the editorial team in 2021 after completing his Master’s degree in English Literature, Culture, and Theory at The University of Sussex. He enjoys writing about careers, books, sports, travel, and pretty much anything that his editor will let him have a crack at, … [Read more…]
Hi friends, I hope you all had a lovely weekend. With the holidays coming to an end and work starting again tomorrow (waaaahhh!!!), I thought I’d share my five favourite things about being on summer holidays. And because I’m trying really hard to be positive, I’ll also share my five favourite things about going back … [Read more…]
Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions. She is a former Deputy Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s Your Money section, wrote the Sunday Mirror’s Money section for over a decade, and has … [Read more…]
Hi friends, it’s time to link up with Andrea and Erika to share some highlights from my week. Let’s go!! One One of my favourite moments this week was sitting on my verandah, soaking up some Vitamin D (good for my bones as I get older), drinking coffee, and jotting down dates in my new … [Read more…]
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Hey friends! I thought I’d share my Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake recipe, which my family loves. Because if your family gives a recipe two thumbs up, you know it’s worth sharing, right? It’s the perfect winter warmer, though I make it all year round, and when it’s super hot I serve it with a … [Read more…]
Inflation rose by more than expected to 3.4% in the 12 months to December, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), up from 3.2% in the year to November. Core inflation, which strips out more volatile food and energy prices, stayed at 3.2% in December, the same rate as in … [Read more…]
Pensions can be passed onto your loved ones when you die, although from 2027 they will fall into the scope of inheritance tax for the first time. Under current rules, if you have a defined contribution pension and die before you retire, your pension will usually pass tax-free to the person you nominated when you … [Read more…]