<prompt> Human: Hey guys, I wanted to see if you could help us out with some questions. My family and I moved to the US about 15 years ago due to my dads job relocation. My mom had no need to work and now out of chance an opportunity to work has come up. What happens with Social Security not just hers but her ability to claim survivor benefits in case my dad passes? he has obviously worked the whole time. What are some recommended financial strategies for someone who is obviously close to retirement? I say that, in that would it be best if she just dumps her whole salary on to a 401k ? Should she shoot to work for X number of years? is there any threshold were certain benefits kick in?The new job is 12h with the intention of working 30h a week, not quite full time if that matters.Thank you guya!  <response>: She needs 40 quarters to earn her own social security. 