what can you tell me about Social Security Credits
 You must earn at least 40 Social Security credits to qualify for Social Security benefits . You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes
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 If i are statutorily blind?
you must only meet the duration of work test
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What is the Number of credits needed for retirement benefits?
if I was born after 1928?
yes it is my case
you need 40 credits to qualify for retirement
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 you might earn more credits than the minimum number you need to be eligible for benefits ?
These extra credits do not increase your benefit amount. The average of your earnings over your working years ,s [24] not the total number of credits you earn
What are the credits based on?
 Credits are based on your total wages and self - employment income for the year. You might work all year to earn four credits , or you might earn enough for all four in much less time
