Martin O’Sullivan: Everything you need to know about the new State pension rules

You should check out your position in relation to your future pension entitlement at least six years prior to pension age

Explainer: What is the Government's auto-enrolment pension plan

Martin O'Sullivan

From January 1, 2024 the State pension rules will undergo a number of changes. These changes will have no impact on existing pensioners and will not negatively affect those coming up to pension age.

In this first part of a two-part article, I will deal with those aspects of the current system that will blend with the new system and the importance of ensuring that future applicants have done the groundwork and are aware of their options and entitlements.