I don't have one @Yviestevie, but I was very fortunate as I inherited a considerable amount of money, which also helped when I had to escape from a relationship. I won't get my state pension until next year. I'd have stayed at work for another couple of years if it wasn't for the boss's daughter. It became intolerable, and I just thought ' *** this for a game of soldiers'. I'd rather be penny pinching than put up with this carry on. For anyone less fortunate than myself, it must be hideous.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Had to finish work in my 50's problem with arthritis. Apparently although I had paid stamp all my working life I didn't qualify for any help because we had inherited a small amount from Hubby's family. Couldn't use this though as we had had to change to an interest only mortgage due to not getting my state pension and we had to use it to pay that off. Couldn't pay it off too early as we would have incurred a high early payment charge. They get you all ways don't they. You just can't win.
I've had to wait until I was 66. Will get my state pension this year, but I have had to cash in my small private pension to get us through the last 6 years. It's a disgrace. God knows how those that haven't had any private pension have managed.
The simple answer to that is that many can't manage. Those who have been prudent over the years thinking to save for their old age are often classed as "well off" and not requiring any state assistance. Shortsighted really because as they have to continually dip into their meager savings to pay their ever increasing bills, Council tax, etc. there will surely come a point ( if they last that long ) when they will become a "burden" on society thru no fault of their own. Add them to the ever increasing number of people who just can't make ends meet today never mind next year. Can't think of a real answer to the problem - maybe there isn't one when it comes down to it.
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I won't get my state pension until next year.
I'd have stayed at work for another couple of years if it wasn't for the boss's daughter. It became intolerable, and I just thought ' *** this for a game of soldiers'. I'd rather be penny pinching than put up with this carry on.
For anyone less fortunate than myself, it must be hideous.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Can't think of a real answer to the problem - maybe there isn't one when it comes down to it.