Mother turns 60 in December...

mark_steps

As a birthday treat for both my parents i am taking them to the Algarve on holiday (in April next year). I began to think about what where the pros about being 60+. My mum says something about the Government helping towards winter costs ie gas. But she insists you must apply in November and as she is 60 in December she wont qualify this year. Any one?

We live just outside Edinburgh and she is continuing to work. So she is getting her bus pass for free so thats a saving for her.But what else is she entitled to or is there a websire dedicated to over 60s saying what they qualify for.

She is buying new glasses next month so can she get discount then?

Surely they can get things that bit cheaper in most places??

And as for a blue rinse, or whatever its called...she is having none of it lol

margaretclare

Hi Mark

The Algarve should be lovely in April - all the orange-blossom should be out! We were there a few years ago for some 'winter sun' in November.

I think that you have to register for the winter fuel payment in September of the year that you become 60, so your Mum is right (I think). No doubt others will confirm.

You said your Mum works. New anti-age discimination laws will make it more difficult for any employer to retire her on grounds of age. She can carry on working for as long as she wants.

Remember she can easily live another 30 years or even longer - IMHO it is a bad idea to retire too early and start on the 'what can I get cheaper' way of thinking. We are both 71 and we're still saving from pensions income because we could easily live another 20 years and don't know what we may need in that time.

Best wishes

Margaret

Fenella

Look at:



http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....html?t=238574

Fenella

She will also be entitled to free eye tests and free prescriptions when she reaches 60.

catnatlady

If you're still working past the age of 60 (for women), you don't pay National Insurance contributions.

clear_blu

catnatlady wrote:

If you're still working past the age of 60 (for women), you don't pay National Insurance contributions.

True..........but dont forget that the employer must have 'proof' that the employee has reached that age to cease deductions. Failing that the employee must obtain a certificate of excemption from the contrubutions agency.

clear_blu

mark_steps wrote:

and as she is 60 in December she wont qualify this year. Any one?

Your Mum is quite right, the qualification dates are 18th to 24th September 2006. She must be 60 then (or earlier) to qualify..............sorry........:mad: