Last Minute State Pension Boost

Last Minute State Pension Boost

Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Financial Planning

At the time of writing there are just a few weeks left to secure yourself a State Pension boost.   When the new State Pension system was launched in 2016 transitional rules were put in place. This allows people to sort out gaps in their National Insurance record going...
National Insurance Credits For Grandparents

National Insurance Credits For Grandparents

Feb 21, 2023 | Blog, Financial Planning

If you are a grandparent and are missing years to qualify for the full State Pension, then you may be able to apply for National Insurance credits for grandparents.   You normally need to have paid 35 years of National Insurance contributions to get the full State...
How To Sort Out Your Old Pensions

How To Sort Out Your Old Pensions

Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Pension Planning

If you believe you have old pensions but don’t know where they are or what they are worth then it could be difficult for you to retire.   If you don’t know what you have, how will you know if you could retire or not?  Don’t bury your head in the sand.  Dealing with...
Topping Up Your State Pension

Topping Up Your State Pension

Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Pension Planning

Topping up your State Pension before you get to your State Pension Age could give a significant boost to your retirement income for the amount it costs.   For a relatively small one-off payment, you could increase your State Pension for the rest of your life.   In...