Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Don't Make This Major Mistake.
Qualifying for Social Security generally requires you to work for a whole bunch of years and pay taxes on your income. And if you hold down a job most of your life and pay taxes accordingly, there's a very strong chance you'll be eligible for benefits once your career comes to an end.But qualifying for Social Security can be tough for people who take very long career breaks or mostly don't work at all. And it's easy to see how you might get to your 60s without having enough work credits to be eligible for benefits.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Qualifying for Social Security generally requires you to work for a whole bunch of years and pay taxes on your income. And if you hold down a job most of your life and pay taxes accordingly, there's a very strong chance you'll be eligible for benefits once your career comes to an end.
But qualifying for Social Security can be tough for people who take very long career breaks or mostly don't work at all. And it's easy to see how you might get to your 60s without having enough work credits to be eligible for benefits.
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