Don't hit me with those negative waves Moriarity

in_need_of_direction

I think we all do to some extent. i do agree though that it only troubles me, the other party is likely to be unaware

LzzyIsGod

Well life keeps ticking along and already 2 weeks to payday.

Last weeks spends include the last birthday present for youngest yoof and a frivolous purchase of £25 of a tin whistle for a new music project im dipping my toe into (I know I know what a sucker I am)

The big news hitting me currently came in the form of a letter informing me of a change in tax code - all those additional weekends have caught up with me and the taxman has decided I need to pay more (its never less is it!). I'm trying to reframe that in my mind to "how fortunate am.i currently to pay higher rate tax" rather than the natural expletives that instantly sprung to mind. Needless to say I am now actively looking at the things I can claim tax back on which I've never bothered to before 😂

in_need_of_direction

would you be able to up pension contributions?

LzzyIsGod

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81878153#Comment_81878153

I think I may need to be brave and venture onto the pensions board ........ I must confess pensions totally cofuddle me

Rhyddid2026

If you could learn and then make sure you're around in a year or so to help me learn, that would be great, thank you very much!

I'm just increasing my work pension contributions for now, but have found out that my work pension is rather crap and as I'm starting so late I should probably give it some more thought once I have the brain space.

LzzyIsGod

I will try!! @Rhyddid2026

Nearly passed out this morning as I ordered a leavers hoodies and yearbook - £29.99 for a yearbook!!! What a price to pay for being a sentimental old fool.

LzzyIsGod

Well to add to the tax woes we've been told this week car parking at work is going up by 100%, professional fees are increasing and a below inflation pay offer for next year. 😑

But a rare weekend off and I'm going to plan a nice quiet one, I quite fancy watching the rugby at home and maybe a board game tonight. Today though the sun has appeared! So let's make the most of it and maybe a little walk to get some exercise and fresh air before that gets monetized too 🤣🤣

LzzyIsGod

I did achieve a bit of a Bucket List tick off last night - I performed with a progressive heavy metal.rock band 😂😂 what blooming fun! Eat your heart out Slash!!!! Not a paying gig but I did get a band tshirt as a thank you and tbh I was pretty chuffed with that.

Rhyddid2026

Wow!! That sounds awesome!! Well done!! (obviously I mean your second entry not your first)

FootyFanDan

What a fab bucket list item to tick off!