The nifty National Insurance trick that could help you retire THREE YEARS early

A once-in-a-blue moon opportunity has arisen to boost your wealth in retirement. Acting now could increase your retirement savings by a life-changing sum — close to £200,000 in the best case — and it is pain free. With such a boost, you could enjoy a wealthier older age or choose to finish work several years … Read more

Can we inherit state pensions after 30 years living together, or do we need a civil partnership? Steve Webb replies

By Steve Webb for This Is Money Updated: 06:00 GMT, 26 December 2023 I am 69 and claiming my state pension. My partner is 65 and not yet claiming his pension, which will be available from December 2024. In the event of anything happening to either of us, regarding claiming part of a deceased person’s … Read more

Can I claim my deceased husband’s state pension 15 years after he died? Steve Webb replies

By Steve Webb for This Is Money Updated: 06:00 GMT, 11 December 2023 Steve Webb: Our pensions agony uncle answers your questions My husband died in 2008. He was 60, I was 47 and a full-time nurse. He didn’t get a pension and sadly died before pension age. I never received widows pension as I … Read more