The Money Saving Expert founder is urging people to act quickly
Martin Lewis and his Money Saving Expert team are warning that there are only a few months left to boost your State Pension. People can carry out a very quick but essential check to see if they're missing any National Insurance contributions dating back to 2006, and plugging any gaps could mean you're thousands of pounds better off overall.
Martin said: "Boosting your state pension by back-claiming or buying missing National Insurance years is one of the single most lucrative things you can do. Many people have been in touch to say they're likely to gain £10,000s from it. "Many have blamed / credited me for that huge demand, because I campaign on MSE and on my TV show urging people to check this out. In truth I do that message regularly when there's no deadline too, but deadlines make it resonate far more strongly.
How to check for missing NI contributions HM Revenue and Customs launched an online tool earlier this year to quicken the process and make it more accessible to check for missing contributions. However, the government department warned that many will be unable to get access to the tool before April 5, 2025 - the deadline to plug the gap.
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