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1 What is the maximum wage contribution and the amount for a credit in 2009?
2 How can I request a detailed history of all my employers?
3 How do I get Social Security credit for my military service?
4 How can I check my Social Security earnings for accuracy?
5 How long does a person need to work to become eligible for retirement benefits?
6 How much is a working widow allowed to earn without losing any widow's benefits?
7 How do I correct an error in my record of earnings?
8 If I do not have enough credits, can I buy the credits I need?
9 What happens if I use someone else's Social Security number rather than my own?
10 How does Social Security know how much a person has earned?
11 Can I receive Social Security benefits and Unemployment Insurance benefits at the same time?
12 I worked for a railroad company some years ago. Are those earnings included on my Social Security Statement?
13 Is there a time limit for correcting my earnings record?
14 Do I have to report a household employees' wages to Social Security?
15 Are services performed by foreign students/exchange visitors covered?
16 Can members of religious groups be exempt from Social Security?
17 I have forgotten my password, what should I do?
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