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DWP State Pensioners warned over 'unfair' £10,000 rule as payments stopped
The amount of savings a pensioner has may have an impact on any claim for Pension Credit - here's more information ...
State pensioners could lose DWP payments after 'unfair' £10,000 rule
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to make a change to an 'unfair' rule that could see pensioners lose ...
Carers reaching state pension age told full benefit might stop
The only instance where you can receive both state pension and Carer's Allowance concurrently is if your state pension ...
Unpaid carers can lose benefit at state pension age but still urged to claim
People claiming Carer’s Allowance in their early 60s may need to prepare for a major shift in their budget as they can’ ...
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Pension credit warning for OAPs with more than £10,000 in savings
Pension Credit is a vital income top-up for many state pensioners, but there is a little-known rule that could reduce your ...
State pensioners using three easy tricks to increase state pension by £11,494
Some could give you an added £6,600, state pensioners are told. The three tricks are de lay your retirement, applying for ...
Three easy tricks to increase your state pension – including grandparent boost worth £6,600
IT’S no secret that most people heading into later life will want to have as much money possible to have a comfortable ...
Full list of perks and benefits DWP State Pensioners can get through Pension Credit
People who receive Pension Credit can also take advantage of a number of other support schemes alongside over £3,900 a year ...
If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies
One of my colleagues cashed their pension in at 55. They said without the work pension they would receive council tax benefit ...
UK parents with children born between 1978 and 2010 could be owed pension credits
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to UK households who have children aged between 15 and 47, as they ...
Extra support and benefits people on Pension Credit can claim including free TV licence
Over a million pensioners in the UK claim Pension Credit. The benefit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if ...
10 free and cheap rainy days out for families on Universal Credit this week – including Tate Modern and Tank Museum
THOUSANDS of families on Universal Credit can make the most of 10 cheap and free rainy days out this week. Drizzly weather doesn’t have to mean staying indoors at home all day with the kids ...