Interesting read that DP.
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And is there any point in topping up your state pension?
There also may be no point in topping up the state pension.
If you are facing a low income retirement you may be eligible for Pension Credit.
This is an extra pension allowance created to make sure no pensioner receives less than £124.05 a week total income.
So if you are unlikely to have any source of income other than the state when you retire, there's no point spending your money now on NI top ups. To find out more, visit the Pension Service website.
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And is there any point in topping up your state pension?
There also may be no point in topping up the state pension.
If you are facing a low income retirement you may be eligible for Pension Credit.
This is an extra pension allowance created to make sure no pensioner receives less than £124.05 a week total income.
So if you are unlikely to have any source of income other than the state when you retire, there's no point spending your money now on NI top ups. To find out more, visit the Pension Service website.
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