L want to if how years do I need to pay my ssa. Mam I am 73…

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Good morning l want to if how years do I need to pay my ssa

Accountant's Assistant: Hi there. The Social Security Expert can help with that.
Just a few quick questions to understand your situation better. What is your
current age and retirement age?

Yes mam I am 73 years old on June but I don’t have yet completed 40quarters how
many years do I need to pay

Accountant's Assistant: How long have you been receiving social security? Have
you worked in the last 10 years?

I am yet receiving cause I don’t have completed 2

Accountant's Assistant: Are there other sources of income at this time?

No mam

Accountant's Assistant: Is there anything else the Social Security Expert should
know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.

I would like to know if how many years more to complete my social security

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I understand that you are 73 years old, and you have not yet completed the
required 40 quarters of work for Social Security benefits eligibility. You are
also not currently receiving benefits due to an incomplete work history.

To qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you generally need to have
earned at least 40 credits, also known as quarters of coverage. You can earn up
to 4 credits per year, which means you would need to work for a minimum of 10
years to qualify. Since you have not mentioned the number of quarters you have
already completed, I will provide a general outline of how to determine the time
remaining to complete your 40 quarters.

1. Determine the number of quarters you have already earned. You can check your
    Social Security statement, which will provide a record of your earnings and
    the credits you have earned. You can access your statement by creating an
    account on the Social Security Administration's website (www.ssa.gov
    [http://www.ssa.gov/]).

2. Subtract the number of quarters you have earned from the required 40
    quarters to find out how many more you need. For example, if you have earned
    35 quarters, you would need 5 more quarters to reach 40.

3. Since you can earn up to 4 quarters per year, divide the remaining quarters
    by 4 to determine the number of years you need to work to achieve 40
    quarters. In the example above, you would need to work for 1.25 years (5
    quarters ÷ 4) to complete your 40 quarters.

Once you have worked the required number of years and completed the 40 quarters,
you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits. Keep in mind that working
longer and delaying your benefits may result in higher monthly payments.
However, it's essential to consider your individual financial situation and
needs when deciding when to apply for benefits.

For more information on Social Security eligibility and benefit calculations,
please visit the Social Security Administration's website at www.ssa.gov
[http://www.ssa.gov/].

I understand that you are 73 years old, and you have not yet completed the
required 40 quarters of work for Social Security benefits eligibility. You are
also not currently receiving benefits due to an incomplete work history.

To qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you generally need to have
earned at least 40 credits, also known as quarters of coverage. You can earn up
to 4 credits per year, which means you would need to work for a minimum of 10
years to qualify. Since you have not mentioned the number of quarters you have
already completed, I will provide a general outline of how to determine the time
remaining to complete your 40 quarters.

1. Determine the number of quarters you have already earned. You can check your
    Social Security statement, which will provide a record of your earnings and
    the credits you have earned. You can access your statement by creating an
    account on the Social Security Administration's website (www.ssa.gov
    [http://www.ssa.gov/]).

2. Subtract the number of quarters you have earned from the required 40
    quarters to find out how many more you need. For example, if you have earned
    35 quarters, you would need 5 more quarters to reach 40.

3. Since you can earn up to 4 quarters per year, divide the remaining quarters
    by 4 to determine the number of years you need to work to achieve 40
    quarters. In the example above, you would need to work for 1.25 years (5
    quarters ÷ 4) to complete your 40 quarters.

Once you have worked the required number of years and completed the 40 quarters,
you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits. Keep in mind that working
longer and delaying your benefits may result in higher monthly payments.
However, it's essential to consider your individual financial situation and
needs when deciding when to apply for benefits.

For more information on Social Security eligibility and benefit calculations,
please visit the Social Security Administration's website at www.ssa.gov
[http://www.ssa.gov/].

I understand that you are 73 years old and seeking employment to complete your
Social Security eligibility requirements. Age should not be a barrier to finding
suitable employment. Here are a few tips that may help you in your job search:

1. Focus on your experience: Emphasize your extensive work history, knowledge,
    and expertise in your resume and during interviews. Your experience can be a
    valuable asset to potential employers.

2. Highlight transferable skills: Identify the skills you have acquired
    throughout your career that are relevant to the jobs you are applying for.
    Transferable skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and leadership,
    are valuable across various industries.

3. Age-friendly employers: Research companies and organizations that value and
    actively seek experienced, older workers. AARP, for example, has a list of
    age-friendly employers on their website.

4. Tailor your resume: Customize your resume for each job application to
    showcase how your skills and experience match the specific requirements of
    the position.

5. Networking: Connect with people in your age group who are also working or
    looking for work. They may have insights into job opportunities or potential
    employers who value older workers.

6. Consider flexible work options: Look for part-time, temporary, or contract
    positions that may have more flexible requirements and be more accommodating
    to older workers.

7. Utilize job search resources for older workers: There are resources
    specifically designed to help older workers find employment, such as AARP's
    job board or SeniorJobBank.org.

Best of luck with your job search, and I hope you can complete your Social
Security eligibility requirements soon.

ALEX O · Answer

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