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Re: Child Benefit Scrapped For Higher Rate Tax Payers From 2013
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Originally Posted by punky
I don't expect there to be any money in the pot when I retire. It would be nice if there was, but i'm pragmatic. Which is why i've always looked at other options than to rely on the state because in my experience, the state is the last person you want to rely on. And given my family history and body shape, i'd be amazed if I see 65.
2 points come to mind though:
1. Children brought into poor circumstances these days don't tend to be nett givers to tax
2. Looking around, we're really not short of people in this country.
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We are short of people to the extent that their NI contributions aren't enough..Maybe the NI should increase if The CB was reduced.? I expect though that someone will have a good reason why that is a bad idea..
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