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Is it worth paying for one year ni contributions

My state pension forcast and my estimate are showing a £4.53 a week shortfall.if I pay a one off contribution of £907.40 then I will receive the full forcast amount of £230.25.Thoughts please 

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  • p00hsticks
    p00hsticks Posts: 14,964 Forumite
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    In general terms, it; usually a no-brainer investment in terms of return but whether it;s worth paying will depend on whether you have enough opportunity going forward to make up that year any other way in the future ? 

    What is your current situation and how far away from State Pension Age are you ?
  • You’d be in profit before 4 years if you’re not being taxed on that increase. 
    And before 5 years if paying tax at 20%
    And before 7 at 40%
    Seems a good deal to me
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,926 Forumite
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    It is like a 26% annuity, how does that sound ?
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