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In the ITV Martin Lewis show live it was revealed that people who missed out on National Insurance credits wrongly can drastically increase their payments

In the ITV Martin Lewis show live it was revealed that people who missed out on National Insurance credits wrongly can drastically increase their payments

By claiming Carer’s Credit, you can protect your National Insurance record which contributes to your State Pension.

An analysis from charity Save the Children shows a couple on the state pension are in line for a hike of £77.40 a month - compared to just £22.39 for a couple with two children on Universal Credit

Pensioners can boost their income by making one simple check

Revised figures will give a "healthy uplift" to the State Pension but the Winter Fuel Payment cuts could dull the cheer for many

The UK Government will announce the annual uprating for the State Pension and benefits on Wednesday during the Budget

HMRC has already written to 257,000 people over State Pension age who may have been underpaid.

Payments will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

After the Labour Party government scrapped £300 Winter Fuel Allowances for those not in receipt of Pension Credit, state pensioners who are struggling have spoken out.

Some pensioner households will get a £300 cash boost in November

Older people who have had a mini stroke may also be eligible for financial support through Attendance Allowance

The UK Government has been accused of ‘kicking the can down the road’ on State Pension age compensation.

GRANDPARENTS could boost their State Pension by up to £6,000 by taking advantage of a little-known government benefit.

GRANDPARENTS could boost their State Pension by up to £6,000 by taking advantage of a little-known government benefit.

Millions of people are working as unpaid carers

Experts are urging pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit to at least get £300 back this winter by making one single phone call.

Steve Webb, pensions expert and partner at LCP explained what is changing for those who are affected after a reader expressed concerns.

A little-known deferral rule could add an extra £916 into pensioners' pockets if they put off collecting their pension for a year, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) says.

New Labour rules mean millions of pension will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year.