Social Security pensions... What if i get a job?

Question

I'm turning 16 years old very soon, and I was wondering if my SSA benefits will be reduced or taken away if I was to get a part-time job. My father passed away a few years ago, and since then my family has been recieving survivor's benefits from the Social Security Administration.

My mom recently got a new job, and her benefits from the SSA has been taken away, but they have increased me and my brother's monthly pensions.

She's worried that me opening a bank account and getting a job to help pay the bills and maybe getting a car will cause SSA to take away my portion of the benefits.

I just feel that at my age I should be practicing to be more independent, i.e. getting a job, buying a car, paying for my part of the cell phone bill, etc etc.

Any help would be great! Details are appreciated! Thanks!

Answer 1

What does your SSA office say about that? Get an official answer so that you will not be penalize later. I believe that a limited amount of money can be earned without any deductions. Yes, you do have to start contributing to the family debts. Find out answers and go for it.

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Answer 2

you should ask ssa that question.  at your age i don't think you need a car when your family debts are bad.  a car is only another debt. you need gas, oil changes,etc.  as far as a cell phone, do you really need it.  that could be your contribution to the family debts.  i know everyone has a cell these days but believe me when i was 16 there were no such things as cell phones and we made it ok.