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Pension Age Rising to 68 | Leeds News
Your state pension age is rising—and it’s not stopping anytime soon. From 66 to 67 by 2028, then potentially to 68 between 2044 and 2046. Delaying your payout by just one year could cost you $12,550, before factoring in annual triple lock boosts. Experts say governments are under pressure to manage aging populations and welfare costs, but critics argue that if life expectancy isn’t skyrocketing, pushing retirement further back may no longer make sense. A past review suggested a fixed retirement proportion of life, which deemed 67 appropriate—but the government chose to delay 68 until later…
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