MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more
NEED to make some extra cash in retirement? You are not alone. Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent Age. 5 Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent AgeCredit: Getty But heading back to… From … Read more
MILLIONS of Waspi women will NOT get any cash compensation despite their long-standing campaign, ministers announced today. Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall insisted they “suffered no direct financial loss” when the state pension age was increased from 60 to 65. 3 Waspi women campaigners gather… Huge update to WASPI women compensation claim as government makes decision … Read more
Up to 700k pensioners STILL risk missing out on Winter Fuel Payments despite long take-up drive …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> UP to 700,000 poorer pensioners still risk missing out on Winter Fuel Payments despite a long take-up drive. Ministers last night issued a plea for OAPs to register for Pension Credit ahead of the December 21 … Read more
Massive change to pension rules planned in savings boost for millions – but experts warn about risk to savers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HOUSEHOLDS are set to get support to help them boost their savings under new City watchdog plans. Currently, savers who have cash with pension and investment firms can’t get any kind of help … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of parents warned system error could mean they miss out on state pension payments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HUNDREDS of thousands are being urged to check if they are owed thousands of pounds in state pension due to a system error. Some parents who claimed Child Benefit before 2000 are missing out on the extra cash due to … Read more
Exact date TV licence fee will rise next year – and how you can get one for FREE …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of households will have to pay more for their TV licence next year, but there are ways that you can get your bill reduced. The BBC licence fee will increase in line … Read more
Four mistakes that could stop you from getting state pension boost and winter fuel payment worth up to £3,200 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FOUR mistakes could see you denied a state pension boost and winter fuel payment worth £3,200 – but you can rectify them. The Pension Credit application errors could see you missing out … Read more
‘Make sure older people are not alone’ – how you can help The Sun’s Christmas Campaign to give lonely pensioners a boost …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> IT’S going to be a tough Christmas for tens of thousands of pensioners this year. Campaigners fear that money worries sparked by cuts in the Winter Fuel Allowance and … Read more
The 16 state pension freebies and discounts you can get in December worth up to £10,864 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ONCE you hit age 66, you can start claiming your state pension, which is worth £11,502 a year if you get the full amount. But alongside that, the state pension also gives you access to … Read more