MT Week - All you need to know about the State Pension

How much do you know about the State Pension?

Chances are, it’s less than you think.

You probably know that the amount of money you get depends on your National Insurance contributions.

But did you know for example that the State Pension is considered a benefit? Or that it’s considered taxable income?

I’ll be the first to say you don’t need to know literally everything there is to know about the State Pension - there’s no point.

So here are the essential bits, from who’s eligible to what you’ll get.