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New State Pension query

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  • RamsgateDave
    RamsgateDave Posts: 12 Forumite
    Third Anniversary 10 Posts
    I have the same problem Was 66 in May but no inflation rise on my April 2021 forecast DWP advisors clueless
  • Hitchfinder
    Hitchfinder Posts: 13 Forumite
    10 Posts First Anniversary
    Hi Dave

    Yes, that sounds quite similar, to my recent experience!

    I rang yesterday morning, spoke to another adviser. He could see that my initial query was noted, but it's still going through their process. There wasn't much further info added, unfortunately- being very patient...
  • CustardApple
    CustardApple Posts: 26 Forumite
    Second Anniversary 10 Posts Name Dropper
    Good luck
    I sent of my form in March 2022 to purchase additional years, I was told that it would take 8 weeks - end of May before completion and they will then write back to me.
    As I pay my taxes online, with my Government Gateway, not sure why they cannot add the results there and just send me an email to log in.  It would make things so much faster and easier.
    I am in the process of calling them to see how far they have reached. 
  • Hitchfinder
    Hitchfinder Posts: 13 Forumite
    10 Posts First Anniversary
    Hi,

    I have been considering the extra years option ( I hear that they are not great fans of M Lewis at DWP).

    I'll bear the timescale in mind; maybe grow a beard, while I'm waiting...
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