Martin Lewis has issued guidance on what people should avoid doing when checking their state pension.
It comes after the money-saving expert previously explained that a person would need around 30 to 40 years of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in order to receive the new full state pension. However, some people may have a gap in their records, otherwise known as a missing year.
This can happen if someone doesn't have a full year of contribution, potentially reducing how much they can get out of the pension. Fortunately, this can be made up with voluntary contribution with more time being added as the scheme has been extended to April 2025.
