10% increase to £140 pension now £155

zagfles

whitesatin wrote: »

I am one of the people affected by the raising of retirement age. I am due to get my state pension in March 2013 as a result though I am 60 this autumn.

I understand that this new pension will be for people getting their pension after I am due mine. I was wondering whether if I opt to defer my pension, will I get the new rate or will all that deferrment thing be done away with.

I really do feel miffed about all of this. I can accept having to wait to get my pension due to people living longer but I have paid 37 years contributions but only needed 30 as it turns out and now I am told I won't be getting the new rate. I am sure I am not alone in this. I won't qualify for any top up benefits in the meantime due to a smallish personal pension.

I am left wondering whether I should have bothered contributing to my personal pension. I have never claimed benefits of any kind other than child benefit.

I feel miffed at having to wait till I'm 67 to get my pension. I'd be much better off if I could have my state pension & SERPS at 61 rather than this new pension at 67.