13 h. ago Martin Lewis says smaller payment could boost State Pension by £6,000 if you're quick

Martin Lewis wants people to boost their pension payments before an urgent deadline

Economics

14 h. ago Older people may be able to boost current Attendance Allowance by £146 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

15 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to claim £6,000 State Pension boost before cut

The consumer champion shares simple checks people aged between 40 and 73 should do to boost State Pension payments.

Economics

17 h. ago Last chance for people aged 40 to 73 to get boost worth £10,000s before deadline

You can currently buy missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 - but after April 5, you will only be able to go back six tax years

Economics

23 h. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,200

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help next winter.

Economics

37 h. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

42 h. ago State Pension tax bill warning to older people before new pay rates start next week

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

45 h. ago Maternity leave mums told they could be missing out on thousands

Some employers are unintentionally basing pension contributions on statutory maternity pay rather than a woman's full salary - and it could leave mothers with less money in retirement

Events

3 d. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

4 d. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

Politics

5 d. ago Don’t ask how much you should pay in to a pension, ask how much you want back

Adrian Boulding, director of retirement strategy at Dunstan Thomas, says “how much should I pay into my pension?” is usually the wrong question to be asking. It’s better to think about what you want in retirement and how far along the road you are to achieving those goals

Economics

8 d. ago £303 annual State Pension pay boost for older people with grandchildren

Claims for Specified Adult Childcare can be backdated to April 6, 2011.

Economics

1 week ago Check your future State Pension online to see how much DWP will pay you in retirement

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement before reaching 66 or 67.

Economics

1 week ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension uprating could see millions pay tax in retirement in two years' time

The New State Pension will be uprated by 4.1 per cent in April, however, the personal tax threshold has been frozen until 2028, which could see more than 4 million pensioners exceed the income threshold in just two years' time

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension uprating next month could see more older people paying tax in retirement

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms older people can make online claim for £4,200 State Pension boost in just 16 minutes

The maximum number of Pension Credit questions to be answered online is 48, but claims can be completed in 35.

Economics

3 w. ago Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK

Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods online

Economics

3 w. ago Older people may be able to boost current Attendance Allowance by £134 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week to help with a long-term health condition.

Economics