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Who knows what the situation will be in four years time but about three months before your 65th birthday you will get a form from the DW&P indicating how much your Retirement Pension will be. That will be for you and you alone. When you Wife reaches sixty, she will be entitled to a Retirement Pension either based on her contributions or, if she has not paid contributions and is relying on yours, an amount set by the DW&P. As I said at the beginning, that is what happens now - things may change.
Additionally, not knowing your precise circumstances, it might be prudent to call the DW&P - in four years time - if your combined income falls below the threshold for a couple to live on and claim a Supplementary Benefit. Good Luck - (Retired 3.5 years and very happy1)

2007-02-16 01:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 1 1

You will be entitled to your state pension at the age of 65. For yourself. If this is your only income, you may be able to claim pension credits and other benefits to top it up. Your wife will not be entitled to her state pension until she is 65.

2007-02-16 09:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by bluebadger 3 · 0 0

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