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Benefit entitlment

Musters_2 · 2011-05-31 12:05:42

I have been lurking on here a while and need some advice as my job does not look too secure. My wife has some silver bullion in her name, would I have to declare this if I claim benefits if aim made redundant. I also have about 5000 in savings. The benefits claims are a minefield to me. Thank you in advance

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Kimitatsu Posts: 3,889 Forumite

31 May 2011 at 5:42PM

OK , question has been answered so I am closing the thread to prevent it all escalating out of control

Signis please treat everyone with respect - especially the newbies!

OP - you are entitled to contribution based JSA for the first 26 weeks, after that for any means tested benefits you have to declare ALL investments. You can check your entitlement on www.turn2us.org.uk

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