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my husband is 60 and retired last year. i say he needs to sign on for ni credits - he says not. can anyone help?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.If you are a man aged 60 to 65 and you are not paying contributions on earnings (because, for example, you have taken early retirement), you will get NI credits.
National insurance credits will not help you to qualify for all benefits.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benef its/national_insurance_contributions_and_benef its.htm#national_insurance_credits
So no, he doesn't need to make voluntary payments.
National insurance credits will not help you to qualify for all benefits.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benef its/national_insurance_contributions_and_benef its.htm#national_insurance_credits
So no, he doesn't need to make voluntary payments.