To be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits on your own, you will need to have worked for the equivalent of at least 10 years (amassed 40 credits), earned the minimum required income each quarter, and contributed to Social Security through payroll taxes.

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To qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you need to have earned 40 credits, which typically equates to 10 years of work, by contributing to Social Security through payroll taxes.

To Be Eligible for Social Security Retirement Benefits on Your