The public is being urged to stock up on bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to "get prepared for emergencies," according to new government advice.
09.05.2024 - 08:43 / ok.co.uk
ITV star and money-saving guru Martin Lewis has revealed a way to bag thousands of pounds in free money - but warned that the “clock’s ticking” to do so. He for those aged 45 to 73, warning that time is running out to potentially boost your state pension by thousands of pounds. Good Morning Britain star Martin wrote: “Important.
Are you under age 73? You may be able to pay £800, or far less, to gain £5,400 or more, but the clock's ticking! It's all about extra National Insurance (NI) years. And finally, many can now do it online.” The Good Morning Britain star, who recently issued his own career announcement, highlighted the need for people to check their National Insurance record for gaps that need filling before April next year.
This is crucial as most people need 35 years in order to claim the full new state pension. Currently, you can fill in National Insurance gaps going back as far as 2006, but from April 2025, you'll only be able to make voluntary contributions for the last six tax years.
Martin points out that buying a full year’s class 3 National Insurance contribution, which costs a maximum of £824, could boost your pre-tax state pension by £329 annually. “You may be able to pay £800, or far less, to gain £5,400 or more, but the clock's ticking!,” he explained on his website moneysavingexpert.com. Martin then broke down the numbers and explained how if you were a man who lived to the average life expectancy, you could gain around £5,400.
The public is being urged to stock up on bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to "get prepared for emergencies," according to new government advice.
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Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning to anyone with a private or company pension in the UK.
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