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Money expert urges over-60s to ‘act now’ to avoid ‘leaving money on the table’
Pensioners have been warned that they could be "leaving money on the table" by not making the most of the benefits afforded ...
July 2025 benefits and pension payments dates plus cost of living support
The basic state pension is paid straight into bank accounts similar to how benefits are paid. It is usually paid every four ...
Why Labour’s economy plan means you’ll need even MORE to retire
PENSIONERS will need to spend £15,000 a year more to have a comfortable retirement if Labour extends its stealth tax raid, analysis shows. Income tax thresholds were frozen until 2028 by the ...
New DWP plans to encourage more pensioners to claim £4,300 income top-up
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed plans for further promotional activity to boost Pension Credit ...
Millions of pensioners unaware they are missing out on up to £10,000 every year
It is believed that more than one million pensioners are eligible for Attendance Allowance, which is not affected by income ...
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Millions of pensioners could boost income by up to £10,000
Currently, Pension Credit is assisting 1.4 million individuals. It boosts weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £227.10 for single pensioners or £346.60 for couples.
Two benefits pensioners can claim to boost income by £10,040 a year
Many of the 13 million pensioners across the UK may not realise they could be eligible for two separate benefits, worth a combined total of up to £10,040 over the current financial year. One of these ...
Pensioners might not realise they can boost income by over £10,000 a year
Pension Credit is designed to help those over State Pension age on a low income by boosting their annual income by an average ...
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When will you retire? How to check when you could afford to stop work
You can use a pension calculator to see if you will have enough - these are widely available online. 2) You should add the forecast figures to what you anticipate getting in state pension, which is ...
Will the state pension still exist when you retire?
The future of the state pension is under the spotlight again. Fresh calls to scrap the triple lock guarantee have raised ...
Hitting the Pause Button: Peak 65 Consumers Delay Retirement, Change Investment Strategies and Harbor Social Security Fears
Due to financial market volatility, persistent inflation, and increased concerns about the viability of Social Security, one-third (30%) of consumers ages 61 to 65 are considering delaying retirement, ...