Pensioners missing out on 1,300 payment they don't know they're entitled to
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Pensioners missing out on 1,300 payment they don't know they're entitled to
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"Thousands of pensioners are failing to claim money owed to them, with up to three-quarters of eligible people missing out on an average of 1,339 a year, a new report shows. More than four in ten (42 per cent) pensioner homeowners are eligible for at least one of a range of government payouts. But 74 per cent of those are not claiming the money they could,"
"from retirement specialists Just Group Part of the reason appears to be a lack of awareness about claiming the money, with some homeowners unaware that the options even exist. Our survey once again reveals what appears to be an epidemic of pensioner homeowners missing out on income they are entitled to claim, said David Cooper, director at Just Group. Of those pensioner homeowners eligible for benefits,"
Independent reporting covers reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, investigating topics from Elon Musk's PAC to documentaries highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet sends reporters to gather facts, maintains access without paywalls, and relies on donations to fund journalism. Thousands of pensioners fail to claim money owed, with up to three-quarters of eligible people missing an average of 1,339 a year. More than four in ten pensioner homeowners qualify for at least one government payout, but 74 per cent of those are not claiming. Lack of awareness and low incomes contribute, affecting access to pension credit, savings credit, council tax reductions and universal credit.
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