I talked to a friend who works in finance. She said, “People get hysterical over April because it’s tax season. Everyone’s already stressed about money.”
Bingo. Tax season makes us all paranoid. We see a number move and assume the sky is falling.
Most of the time, a UC increase is just a tiny percentage—like 0.5%. You might not even notice it unless you’re balancing your checkbook by candlelight.
A Little Tough Love
So, is UC going up in April? Maybe. But also, maybe not.
Stop refreshing Reddit. Go check your actual mail. Or—brace yourself—call the agency. I know, I know, that’s terrifying.
But here’s my final hot take: you’ll be fine. Whether it goes up or stays flat, you’ll adapt. You always do. And hey, if it does go up, at least you’ll have a good excuse to complain at dinner parties.
Now, finish your coffee. April’s coming, but so is May. And May is usually boring—which sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it?
