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Buying years for state pension

happywoofie · 2025-03-31 09:57:11

Hi, my husband viewed his pension forecast a couple of weeks ago. He had four years not full from 2019 to 2023. To obtain a full pension of £221.20 he would need to pay for those four years. Having got together the money to buy his shortfall we went on line again last week. His forecast now says that he needs to pay for…

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Sarahspangles Posts: 3,247 Forumite

31 March 2025 at 4:00PM

happywoofie said:

Thanks so much for everyone’s input and help. Sarahspangles- does that mean he can pay a part year for his final year? From April 24 to October 24?

No, he’s been quoted £907.40. There’s less rush to pay for that year if he wants to wait until later. It will take a little longer to pay back as the mighty Molerat has estimated it will pay the final £5.46 of a full New State pension but still worthwhile.

Fashion on the Ration
2024 - 43/66 coupons used, carry forward 23
2025 - 62/89
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