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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 6,912 Send Message	Sue	Report	14 Aug 2008 17:18
	Dee, It's all a bit arbitary isn't it? I got my pension forecast and I should get the maximum because of working full time and paying full stamp.When I had the children I didn't use up my allowed years either. Even living abroad for 4 years didn't really affect my forecast. However, because I haven't worked since the hip replacement they will be reducing my earnings related part by as much as they can :-(( Sue x
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 2,154 Send Message	ღDee in Bexleyheathღ	Report	14 Aug 2008 17:08
	And to add to Sue's post:- Both men and women reaching State Pension age from 6 April 2010 will need 30 years qualifying years (rather than 39 for women and 44 for men as now) for a full basic State Pension. If you do not have the full 30 years of paid or credited contributions to get a full State Pension, each year you do have will give you one thirtieth of the full rate Basic State Pension. Got to say I'm gutted about only getting about £65 per week when if I had been born just 4 months later, I would get the full state pension of around £100. Dee x
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 6,912 Send Message	Sue	Report	14 Aug 2008 16:47
	From 6 April 2020, the State Pension age for women will be 65, the same as for men. Women's State Pension age will start to change gradually from 2010. This will not affect women born on or before 5 April 1950, who can still claim their State Pension at 60. Women born on or after 6 April 1955 will have a State Pension age of 65. The State Pension age for both men and women is to increase from 65 to 68 between 2024 and 2046, with each change phased in over two consecutive years in each decade. The first increase, from 65 to 66, will be phased in between April 2024 and April 2026; the second, from 66 to 67, will be phased in between April 2034 and April 2036; and the third, from 67 to 68, between April 2044 and April 2046. Just to cheer the youngsters up...lol Sue xx
Member Since: August 2007 Posts: 13,276 Send Message	Lindsey*	Report	14 Aug 2008 16:37
	They should put the mens age up to 80 , dont want them hanging around all day !!!LOL
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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 1,386 Send Message	Granny	Report	14 Aug 2008 16:12
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 1,386 Send Message	Dee aren't they going to put mens pensions up to 70? I knew ours were going up, and i miss out by 1 year. Granny
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 11,955 Send Message	Deanna	Report	14 Aug 2008 15:38
	Cynthia.... you can look forward to NOT BEING A GRUMPY OLD WOMAN. Old age is great, I was born for it, ;-0) Enjoy yourselves, and all your perks. Deanna X
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 521 Send Message	Helen	Report	14 Aug 2008 15:09
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 521 Send Message	Great laugh thank you. Did not know about the hairdressers!! Helenxx
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 480 Send Message	Meduck	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:56
	Yes got to say the mornings are my favourite time I like to get up, and have a leisurely breakfast and read the newspapers You need totally different clothes once you retire don't you. My friend has told her daughter to let her know if she starts looking like a bag lady!!
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 511 Send Message	misscharley	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:55
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 511 Send Message	cheaper hair cuts (my nans fav) x
Member Since: August 2007 Posts: 13,276 Send Message	Lindsey*	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:53
	Yea they fell through the hole in my pocket. The nice bit is being able to lay in in the mornings and not having to dress for work any more ! I've always been poor so no change there then ! Hint.. Wednesdays at B&Q is pensioners discount day.get your card now.
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Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 480 Send Message	Meduck	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:49
	Lindsay, Did you drop your marbles getting on the bus in all the excitemnt!!
Member Since: August 2007 Posts: 13,276 Send Message	Lindsey*	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:47
	I gained a bus pass and lost my marbles !!!
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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 20,099 Send Message	Cynthia	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:43
	Some respect! Also to become a Grumpy Old Woman - officially!
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Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 2,154 Send Message	ღDee in Bexleyheathღ	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:42
	Gail, the Govt here are gradually lengthening the age (for women) at which the state pension can be paid, until it will eventually only be paid at 65 for both sexes. As I shall be 60 just before April 2010, I still qualify for my state pension then. Anyone born after that will have to wait. Unfortunately for me, had I been born on or after April 1950 I would fall within new Govt legislation whereby I would only need to have paid in 30 years credits (instead of the current 39) to get a FULL state pension instead of the reduced one I will have now. As I opted to stay at home and look after the children and never returned to work, I only have 30 credits. So I gained in one area and lost in another! Dee x
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 28,517 Send Message	ButtercupFields	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:36
	*gasps in delight...half price football season ticket! wow I didnt know that!!
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 480 Send Message	Meduck	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:21
	The above, + Half price football season ticket Concessions on going into places you visit "Golden years" cheap meals in the week Cheap cinema tickets Fuel allowance Half price at my keep fit Hoping to be quids in!!!!
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 2,154 Send Message	ღDee in Bexleyheathღ	Report	14 Aug 2008 14:04
	Free prescriptions Free train travel into London My state pension
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 521 Send Message	Helen	Report	14 Aug 2008 13:57
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 521 Send Message	When you reach sixty,what do you hope to get or not get?? Is it just bus pass and library ticket,that change!! Many thanks Helenxx

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