Monday 6 January 2014

Well it has been a long time and I am a bit older! Also Happy New Year.

Retired now and living in Wincanton, Somerset.
I am an inveterate Radio 4 listener and was interested to hear that the Prime Minister has promised to keep State Pensions in line with inflation, cost of living, wages.... for now.

I wonder how long this will last.

Another thought is this though. Many people are retiring now who have not paid off their mortgage and have no possibility of doing so in the near future if at all.

When you are considered for benefits, only your income is considered. So a person with a lower income than I, can qualify for benefits BUT what is not considered is that I, and many like me, have less disposal income because a mortgage is still being paid.

If you are in this group, with a mortgage stretching far, or infinitely, into retirement, make your voice known. Comment here and tell your MP.
I look forward to hearing from you.