Looking after the grandchildren can be a big help especially when their parents go back to work. Many grandparents look after the little ones for free – but did you know that in return you could get extra money from the government when you retire?
If you are under state pension age and looking after a family member under the age of 12 while their parent or main carer goes back to work, you could qualify for extra National Insurance (NI) credits, which could give your state pension a big boost.
