Understanding your State Pension

Did you know that you don't have to take your State Pension when you reach the State Pension age? There have been numerous changes to how you qualify for the full State Pension and when you will be able to draw on this valuable benefit. In this episode of the podcast, Justin chats with Rian Timmins, Trainee Financial Planner at MFP Wealth Management, who explains all the rules. This includes how to find your State Pension age, what you will receive and when you will receive it. Rian goes on to explain how to top up your State Pension if you have missing years, in which situations you may need to do so and unravels the complexity of the State Pension rules. Listen here on episode 043 The Retirement Café Podcast.

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The transition into retirement isn't purely a financial event, it's so much more. It's one of those life-changing events that requires you to plan and to adapt. Full of information, tips and guidance, The Retirement Café personal finance Podcast helps you address the challenges and opportunities that arise so you can live a fulfilling retirement. Your host is Justin King, a Chartered Financial Planner and Accredited Later Life Adviser. Contact Justin at hello@theretirementcafe.co.uk with any comments or questions or get in touch on Twitter @JustinKingCFP.