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  1. john boy

    john boy DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster

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    Wiil read it again when I have more time but...
    Dont quite understand " While some will benefit", those with second state pension will lose out?
    My late wife paid into the state pension scheme for approx 24yrs, sadly died at 42. I did not receive a penny in help to bring my daughter (10 years old) up.
    So my late wifes contribution's were lost!!!!! .......Law for the rich, law for the poor. but I still count my Blessings JB
     
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  2. Jack Peterson

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    With April 2015 fast approaching, I thought this would be a good read for all Brits claiming a UK State Pension.
    http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-22423878

    Like most Countries, Things are being looked at in more depth because we are Living longer. I found this BBC article good because it covers many things we need to know at the click of the mouse.
    In the main it suggests that those of us already claiming our state pensions, will not be affected by the Reforms of April next year but as with most government jargon, it can be Ambiguous to say the least.
    Any way fellow Brits, it is a heads up and can give us all, a much needed shove to gets those things in Order that sometimes are not.

    JP
     
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