Social Security Isn't a Given. Here's What It Takes to Qualify for Benefits
Millions of seniors today count on Social Security as an important source of income. In fact, for some seniors, it's their only source of retirement income.
But before you assume you'll be able to get benefits once you're ready to retire, you should know that you need to earn your Social Security income by paying into the system throughout your career. And if you don't work long enough or earn enough money, you may not be entitled to benefits later in life.
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