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By *D40 OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
Feeling really grrrr right now.
Finances at home have changed since my 16 yr old left home to the tune of my household losing £500* a month in tax credits etc
I work part time & have asked for more hours but there's no chance at the moment if ever. I am applying for other jobs but in the meantime once my contributions, rent and travel come out my salary it leaves me £200 PCM to live on (presuming I don't pay my council tax). That's not right surely? I'd have more on the dole (which is not an option as I love working).
Seems so unfair
Julie x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is probably right, when tax credits and child benefit are no longer paid, one's income drops dramatically so to speak but then one has less mouths to feed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tell me about it love..I work nights proberly about 30 quid a week better off..than signing on..I love working..plus sets an example to my daughter ..nette |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Feeling really grrrr right now.
Finances at home have changed since my 16 yr old left home to the tune of my household losing £500* a month in tax credits etc
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Julie x "
If you can't claim child tax credits, can you claim working tax credits (if you don't already)?
There's a calculator on gov.uk website or a welfare rights advisor can help. |
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By *D40 OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"Are you really worse off ?
Surely it cost more than that to house , feed and clothe a 16 year old."
Maybe in a house where the child gets the latest everything they want. However I am not one of those parents. We charity shop & lived basically. Payday there would be a few treats from primark but other than that....
Fingers crossed, I have 2 interviews for full time jobs lined up. Hope one clicks.
As for tax credits I do 20 hours a week so don't qualify. With regard to housing benefit apparently now I have a spare bedroom the bedroom tax would eat up any entitlement.
Thanks for input & advice
Julie x |
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