I have another credit-related question for you. What exactly is it? Do I get my four credits if I make $5,440 for the year?
Yes, you have earned our four credits when you make $5,440 for the year.
Can you explain how my spouse earns Social Security Survivors Benefits?
The number of credits needed to provide benefits for survivors depends on the worker's age when they die. No one needs more than 40 credits, that is 10 years of work to be eligible for any Social Security benefit.