Can you tell me how many Social Security credits my wife can earn every year?
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A worker can earn up to four credits each year  For instance, In 2019 your wife can earn one credit for each $ 1,360 of wages or self - employment income .
So she needs to make over $5000 to get her 4 credits?
When your wife has earned $ 5,440 she will have earned her four credits for the year
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can parents get benefits if a child they live with dies?
Are these dependent parents?
yes they are
Okay, so If you are the dependent parent who is at least age 62 of a worker who dies you may be eligible to receive Social Security survivors benefits .
So that's all they need and they qualify?
They may qualify.  If they are at least 62 then we would need more information to see if they qualify
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okay and what about any children other than her own?
 A stepchild , grandchild , step grandchild , or adopted child may be able to qualify for survivor benefits.
