Most seniors count upon Social Security to help them with their retirement expenses, but you have to earn these benefits. A job is a big part of that for most people, but it's possible to qualify for Social Security even if you've never worked. It's also possible to be ineligible for benefits even if you have worked. If you fall into one of the following three groups, you shouldn't expect any Social Security checks to help you during retirement.

You must earn 40 Social Security credits in order to qualify for benefits on your work history. In 2022, a credit is defined as $1,510 in earnings, and you can earn a maximum of four credits per year. Every year, the definition of a credit adjusts slightly due to inflation. In prior years, it was lower and in future years, it will likely be higher.

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