|
||
|
|
23rd May 2017, 05:22 | #1 |
This is my second home
75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010
Location: Leeds
Posts: 17,273
Thanks: 2,160
Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts
|
Is it worth working hard and saving hard
I been looking at May's proposals.
Those who never bothered to work, never bothered to save, seem to get well enough looked after. One of the few/ only things I am entitled to, after a lifetime of working and saving hard, is the winter fuel allowance. I'm not by any means poor, but only because I was careful with money and saved. My income though is not that good. Hopefully she will make the WF payment based on income rather than wealth, seems unlikely though. It makes me wonder if I was being a fool saving all my life.
__________________
Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money. |
23rd May 2017, 06:09 | #2 |
This is my second home
MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Brecon.
Posts: 7,465
Thanks: 3,297
Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts
|
I feel the same about it as you Harry, it's alright for the ruling over paid elete with their gold plated pension's. The lot of them make me want to puke
__________________
"You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve |
23rd May 2017, 07:30 | #3 |
This is my second home
MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 5,493
Thanks: 372
Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts
|
Means testing the winter fuel allowance has been knocked about for a few years. It's come up quite a bit on here and seemed a popular idea. But I'm not sure it'll save that much money, means testing itself isn't cheap.
|
23rd May 2017, 07:32 | #4 |
Gets stuck in
MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 653
Thanks: 36
Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts
|
I agree the heating payment should be means tested as at the moment even multi millionairs recieve it which is crazy! And the Double lock pension will still mean the pension goes up. Also the social care situation, having worked in social care myself isnt all bad, under the current situation you would be forced to sell your home if you went into a care home and only be left with £23k to pass on. This new way guarantees at least £100,000 to pass on. Hooefully the new funding will improve residential care, as care at home from what I have experianced is poor value for money.
|
23rd May 2017, 08:10 | #5 |
This is my second home
Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kilmarnock
Posts: 6,602
Thanks: 2,088
Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts
|
Hi.
I've worked hard since I left school at 15. Not only physically but also on my qualifications. I often worked 12-16 hours a day and at weekends. This culminated in buying two houses, I didn't save but spent my cash on cars and my interests. I must have given the government a fortune in Tax & NI. Unfortunately latterly my business collapsed and I lost everything. My health is now poor and I rely on the state to help me since I've propped it up for over 40 years'
__________________
Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ |
23rd May 2017, 08:11 | #6 |
Regional Secretary
Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 6,955
Thanks: 1,551
Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts
|
Interesting thought provoking thread; I have always made a comment that on the council estates, those with the best cars will be those getting the most benefits - though yes, I know it doesn't really apply, especially now that so many houses on those estates are privately owned.
It is infuriating to realize that because one has been thrifty, even miserly, one is going to gain less from the benefits available. |
23rd May 2017, 08:15 | #7 |
Gets stuck in
MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 653
Thanks: 36
Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts
|
The easiest way to solve the problem is by distributing wealth before you get to this stage or into a trust fund I believe
|
23rd May 2017, 16:20 | #8 | |
This is my second home
75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010
Location: Leeds
Posts: 17,273
Thanks: 2,160
Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts
|
Quote:
I always had good well paid jobs, so I was never in a position of being better off not working - besides I always really enjoyed going to work, a fresh challenge every day.
__________________
Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money. |
|
23rd May 2017, 18:32 | #9 | |
This is my second home
Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kilmarnock
Posts: 6,602
Thanks: 2,088
Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts
|
Quote:
I'm proud that for over 40 years I never claimed a cent but angry at the way the DWP have treated me in my hour of need. They don't listen to consultants, GP's or you, four health assessments in under 2 years is bluudy scandalous.
__________________
Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ |
|
23rd May 2017, 21:01 | #10 | |
Avid contributor
Vauxhall Zafira Auto Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chester le street
Posts: 227
Thanks: 165
Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts
|
Quote:
Since then I have continued to work to supplement my pensions. It does make my blood boil when I see so many living the life of reilly having played the system.When I moved into my present house March last year, the next door neighbour introduced himself, and then in practically the next sentence bragged to me that he,s 58 and only worked officially 12 months in his life due to a "bad back" That doesnt stop him charging for digging over/cutting the grass etc and offering handyman services for money around the area.Why do these people get away with it especially when you hear of genuine people struggling as dont know how to play the system. A colleague of mine, told me a story from his wife who works in benefit office that she used to watch women outside the office prior to appointments,gouging there children on drinks and then when the kids play up say they have various ailments , eg ADHD, etc. to claim more benefits. What has happened to working for a living? Winge over
__________________
Rover 75 2.0 CDTI(131Ps) Conn Saloon Starlight Silver MBB, This vehicle was the 5,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur (135) to be made out of 8,746. Completed, Pcv filter,viton rings,rear,springs,discs,pads,shoes & shocks.Plenum guard,alternator.Headlamp refurb.rear exhaust.all filters alternator & belts,o/s control arm,windows /mirror controls sorted.2 door cards realigned.rear bulb holder, Wipers,Revotec fan condenser,silicon hoses.Lower rear engine mount Tony |
|
|
|