No. SS includes earned income. They also count credits of quarters worked. If born after 1929, you need 40 quarters to receive benefits. This may answer some questions. For others, go to the SS web page
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
https://www.ssa.gov/">https://www.ssa.gov/</a>
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10035.pdf">https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10035.pdf</a>
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