英国的养老金领取者敦促在4月5日之前提高国家养老金,以抵消不断上涨的费用。
UK pensioners urged to boost State Pension before April 5 to offset rising costs.
财务专家建议英国养恤金领取者在4月5日最后期限之前购买失踪的国民保险年数,以增加其国家养恤金,这有可能节省数千人。
Financial experts advise UK pensioners to boost their State Pension by purchasing missing National Insurance years before the April 5 deadline, potentially saving thousands.
从4月6日起,国家养老金将增加4.1%,但许多人面临上涨的账单,包括能源成本上升6.4%和水费上涨26%。
The State Pension will increase by 4.1% from April 6, but many face rising bills including a 6.4% hike in energy costs and a 26% rise in water bills.
养恤金领取者可以通过索要养恤金信贷来进一步增加收入,这种信贷以折扣和免费方式发放多达9 077英镑。
Pensioners can further boost income by claiming Pension Credit, which unlocks up to £9,077 in discounts and freebies.