Here, Telegraph Money explains who is eligible to claim pension credit, how to do it ... whether you’re eligible to receive one or both of the elements that make up the benefit; guarantee ...

Claiming the benefits can boost your retirement income and give you generous ... Scheme worth £150. You can qualify if you either get the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit, or are ...

"Individuals are overwhelmed with do-it-yourself retirement," Russell says. "This is one of the few areas where you get guaranteed ... use some of your pension benefits to give your spouse ...

Not only do you miss out on payments averaging of £3,900 each year, but Pension Credit also unlocks further financial help and support worth thousands more. The benefit is designed to help older ...

If you're retired and have income less than £218 a week as an individual, or £332 a week as a couple, you may be due £1,000s a year in Pension Credit. Plus, it then entitles you to a whole raft of ...

THE Winter Fuel Payment is paid at two rates with older people receiving £100 more than those closer to the state pension age. The benefit is paid to help those over the state pension age of 66 ...

Every bit of income is vital at this stage of your life, and if you make a mistake with your claiming options, you won’t get a do-over ... of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp., however ...

Defined benefit ... a guaranteed monthly income, but the money comes from an employer rather than from an insurance company. However, some employers give employees a lump sum instead. You may ...

Pension Credit tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. You can start your application up to 4 months before you reach State Pension age. Find out more about Pension Credit.

Pension Credit, a benefit specifically ... potential amounts you could receive, and where to find help with completing the application form. Pension Credit comes in two forms: Guarantee Credit ...