National insurance forecast

CassiePan

I have checked my national insurance forecast and I am up to date as have been contributing since 1985. I want to retire at 60 but my state pension won't be given to me until 66. Do I need to pay for additional years to cover these gaps 

DE_612183

are you sure it's not 67?

when were you born?

molerat

Once your pension accrued to date reaches the full amount you don't need to add any more, you don't need to fill years just because they are there.  The amount to date cannot be taken away.

400ixl

What does the government site say exactly?

CassiePan

DE_612183 said:

are you sure it's not 67?

when were you born?

sorry meant 67. I am 58, but want to retire at 60 if I can 

la531983

CassiePan said:

DE_612183 said:

are you sure it's not 67?

when were you born?

sorry meant 67. I am 58, but want to retire at 60 if I can 

Nothing stopping you.

You still won't get the state pension until you are 67 though. No way round that.

Have you made other provisions?

eskbanker

CassiePan said:

I have checked my national insurance forecast and I am up to date as have been contributing since 1985. I want to retire at 60 but my state pension won't be given to me until 66. Do I need to pay for additional years to cover these gaps 

What does your forecast say, in terms of entitlement accumulated up to 2024, and what your maximum is?