Shocking Truth: Who Won't Get Social Security?

Infrequent workers with less than 40 Social Security "credits" may not qualify.

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Certain public employees might not pay into the Social Security system.

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Debts like federal taxes, student loans, child support, or alimony can impact benefits.

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Expatriates may face challenges in receiving Social Security payments abroad.

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Incarceration for over 30 days can suspend Social Security payments.

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Self-employed individuals must report earnings and pay full Social Security taxes.

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Noncompliance by the self-employed might reduce or eliminate future benefits.

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Immigrants who arrive late in life might not accumulate enough credits.

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Workers in specific countries, like Cuba or North Korea, face payment restrictions.

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Details on eligibility and payment exceptions are available on the SSA website.

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