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Earning Social Security work credits, and how to do it
Work credits are the basic building blocks which determine whether or not you are eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits when you reach the magic age of 62. But not all the money you receive and claim on your IRS income taxes will earn you work credits. This article by Wendy Connick appears at madison.com and explains how work credits are earned, and also how your Social Security benefits will be calculated once the time comes for you to apply. Click here to read more.
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