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Should i collect my pit pension at 50

i am currently working, i get a very low wage, taking special needs children to school. i currently recieve tax credits, and i am wondering whether to collect my N.C.B. pension at the age of 50, which is in september 2011, with what is giong on with the pensions at the moment, should i collect it or leave it.

many thanks

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  • Milarky
    Milarky Posts: 6,356 Forumite
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    I don't think you can take a pension a 50 any more (since April 2010) the minimum age was raised to 55
    .....under construction.... COVID is a [discontinued] scam
  • LGH29
    LGH29 Posts: 13 Forumite
    The MPS (mineworkers pension scheme) has protected rights to retire at 50 on a reduced pension
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