It may feel as though the state pension, at just over £220 a week, doesn’t add up to much. If you’re living alone, it wouldn’t cover the minimum standard of living. However, it’s important not to disregard it. And for those with gaps in their employment, women typically falling into this category, personal finance expert Val Cipriani lays out everything they should know ahead of the fast-approaching deadline to make good any missing years. Find out more here: *https://on.ft.com/4hlOWbC*