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Martin Lewis explains how 'pimping your pension' with key steps could help you gain thousands

Martin Lewis has issued important advice for anyone who wants to make the most out of their pension - from easy ways to boost their cash to avoiding costly mistakes.

The MoneySavingExpert founder explained on his podcast and in his latest weekly email that it's not just those approaching retirement who should be thinking about their pension - anyone from the age of 16 ought to be taking action where they can to maximise their money for later years. Those who are already receiving their State Pension can also take steps to make sure they aren't missing out, such as checking whether they're eligible for Pension Credit or if they may be entitled to National Insurance credits.

"Some of you will be able to gain tens of thousands of pounds," Martin said as he shared key advice about deferring your pension, auto-enrolment, and nomination forms, as well as a handy rule of thumb to see how much of your salary you should be saving. Here are ten of his top tips that you should check now when it comes to your pension.

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