How Long Do I Have to Work to Get Social Security?
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Most people are able to earn the required credits to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits after about a decade in the workforce.
Most people are able to earn the required credits to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits after about a decade in the workforce.
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