Martin Lewis: Child Benefit warning for couples – are you missing out on £1,000s in state pensions

Do you claim Child Benefit? Or you don't claim because one of you earns £60,000 or more a year?You could be missing out on £1,000s or even £10,000s in state pension payments. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shared the warning, and explained what how to resolve it on the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

Watch the clip here:

Martin Lewis: Child Benefit warning for couples – are you missing out on £1,000s in future state pension payments?

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Comments

  • If one partner earned over £60k and the under £60k, who should process the application? And if we submit without taking the child benefit, would it have any NI or tax adjustments? 
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