Certainly. You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes.
Could you be more specific about how they are earned?
Do you work and pay Social Security taxes?
Yes I do.
When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn up to a maximum of four credits per year.
How much do you have to earn for 1 credit?
The amount of earnings it takes to earn a credit may change each year. In 2020 you must earn $5,640 to get the maximum four credits for the year.
I'm old, how many do you need for retirement benefits?
If you were born after 1928, you need 40 credits to qualify for retirement.
What if I need to leave Survivors Benefits to my family, how many do I need then?