Can my wife buy 10 years towards the state pension?

10 February 2022

Question by Simon

My wife has insufficient NI to qualify for any state pension . She only worked a few hours a week but was not on any benefits. I read that she can buy the last 6 years but can she buy 10 years?


Answered by Matt Angell

Hi Simon,

Have you asked for a state pension forecast for your wife? If not this can be accessed at www.gov.uk/check-state-pension.

This will give you a clear view of the gaps she has and will also give you the option of buying additional years.

It is possible to buy more than 6 years but to do you have to be eligible.
For example, if your wife was born after 5th April 1953 then this maybe be possible to cover the years April 2006 - April 2016.

Hope this helps with your query

Have a great week

Matt

Answered by

Matt Angell

Founder & Financial Planner

I am the founder of Creative Lifestyle Planning, an independent financial planning firm that works with many families across the UK. Matt specialises in helping families to answer those all important questions they have on their mind and helping many clients gain a clearer, simply understanding of when and how to they can retire.