Are You Putting Your State Pension at Risk as a Carer?

Your state pension might feel like something that’s too far off in the future to worry about right now. But, that could be a mistake – especially if you’re caring for someone who has a physical or mental disability or illness that means they rely on you for support. That’s because your state pension could be at risk if you’re a carer.

Why is your state pension at risk?

To get a full basic state pension when you reach retirement age, you’ll need to have a total of 30 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits. For most people, …read more