Raising the female state pension age to 66.... fair or foul?

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 20/06/2011 17:18

The proposal on the table is 65 by 2018 and 66 by 2020.

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longfingernails · 20/06/2011 23:19

It's slightly unfair in the medium term, because of the transitional arrangements, but obviously fair in the long-term.

Unfortunately, in his pensions reform as in so much else, Cameron has been timid beyond belief. He should have used the opportunity to tie state pension age to life expectancy.

myalias · 20/06/2011 18:18

Fair, as long as I am in good health I would like to work beyond 66. Working keeps your mind active.

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 20/06/2011 17:45

I think it's fair. Probably should have said that at the start :) Amazed it's taken so long to get to this stage, to be honest. Life expectancies are higher than ever, active old age is far more normal and the 'pension time-bomb' has been known about for quite some time. I think there is an issue surrounding women currently in their mid fifties who are looking at extra working years they weren't expecting .... but it sounds as though there's some kind of transitional arrangement being worked out. Possibly compensation.

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Takver · 20/06/2011 17:34

I presume that is the same as the male pension age?

It doesn't seem that unreasonable to me - its quite a long lead in time, and presumably anyone unable to find work who is younger than that will still be eligible for in work benefits.

Do you think it is a bad thing?

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