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jsa and savings
micky85
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Hi i am currently on jobseekers and have come into a bit of money. I was wondering if i am alloud savings? I am a single parent on income based jobseekers allowance. And if i am how much up too? Thank you in advance.
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How much money did you come into?0
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Any savings over £16000 and you won't be eligible for income based JSA.
Any amount over £6000 and it is reduced for every £250 (or part of) at a £1 a week.
Link for you:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@benefits/documents/digitalasset/dg_199994.pdf0 -
Thank u. Well it isnt near 6000 lol sp assume im alrite. Thx again x0
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Declare it anyway (for their records), but it makes no difference to your benefits.0
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