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Originally Posted by Kursk
Well, baby boomers are golden: a 10% increase in the state pension; the energy price guarantee; the energy bills support scheme; the winter fuel payment and the pensioner cost of living payment.
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I’m in the cohort you mention -
10% increase in the state pension - just qualified for State Pension, so next April I will get £18 more per week; better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, but not exactly "golden"…
energy price guarantee - everyone gets this, not just "baby boomers"
the energy bills support scheme - everyone gets this, not just "baby boomers"
the winter fuel payment - not eligible this year
pensioner cost of living payment - not eligible
So, from this budget, the only difference between me and everyone else will be £18 per week in six months time - "golden"?
Perhaps "one size fits all" generalisations may not be as accurate as you may believe…