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Postby cromwell » 03 Dec 2022, 17:19

We had some good news this week, if a bit puzzling.
MrsC has received her pension estimate; she is due to start getting the old age pension next year.

The surprise is, she's getting more than me!
I worked longer and paid more in NI, so how this comes about is a mystery.

Just wondering if it is worth getting an accountant to look into it.
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Re: State pension

Postby Kaz » 03 Dec 2022, 17:43

Do you already get yours Crommers? I think they are bringing in a new basic rate, so perhaps yours will also increase?
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Re: State pension

Postby Workingman » 03 Dec 2022, 17:44

I think it depends on when you qualified, be it before or after 6 April 2016, and also the date you were born.

Try a search for pension rates for relevant details.

I got mine at age 65, but the ex had to wait till age 66 or 67.
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Re: State pension

Postby JanB » 03 Dec 2022, 18:22

I got mine this year Crommers and although I don't get the full amount, as I retired when I was 47, I still get a hefty lump.

As WM says, it all depends on when you retired.

A friend who reached retirement age a couple of years ago, gets more than Grumpy, who has been getting his for 10 years.

She's better off ringing them, rather than getting an accountant to look into it. I found the pension people very helpful when I rang. Just gave them my NI number, date of birth, names and that was it. He told me how much I would be getting and why.
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Re: State pension

Postby TheOstrich » 03 Dec 2022, 19:51

It might also depend on whether you were contracted in or out of Serps ?

https://www.gov.uk/contracted-out
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Re: State pension

Postby cruiser2 » 04 Dec 2022, 08:26

I have been getting the full state pension since I had my 65th birthday in 1999. It is lower than if I retired at 65 now.
I also get graduated pension which is reduced because I get a company pension. The rules keep changing. I know people who have never worked
or contributed who are getting more pension than me and get other benefits.
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Re: State pension

Postby saundra » 04 Dec 2022, 11:44

I get more pension because b paid a lot of contributions
Through his working life
But it stops me getting any bennifit help
And still pay full rent and stuff
It's a mine field
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Re: State pension

Postby cromwell » 04 Dec 2022, 12:04

Cruiser, that's what I can't get over. Some people who've never had a job get more.
Saundra - a minefield is about right.
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