Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Retrograde

(10,068 posts)
29. It used to be a lot more common in some circles
Sun Dec 2, 2012, 04:33 PM
Dec 2012

especially blue collar ones in the big industrial cities: kid leaves school, gets a job, kicks in something to help with household expenses. I've never heard it asked of someone who was still in school, though.

Legal age is 18 regardless, it's also the age you can require her Lionessa Dec 2012 #1
Require a high school student who is your child to pay room and board? obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #5
It used to be a lot more common in some circles Retrograde Dec 2012 #29
That's different if they weren't still in high school obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #34
My mother left her abusive rural farm home at 14 during the Depression Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #35
Standard procedure mysuzuki2 Dec 2012 #2
If I had cash saved up in a savings account I would understand that liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #6
But it is her money to use as she wants and needs obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #12
Yes, and to take care of herself, ie room and board. Lionessa Dec 2012 #36
Why do you think she is going to lose money? freshwest Dec 2012 #14
When has it ever been smart to take money out of an investment liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #17
Might be useful to ring the SSA and speak to someone about enlightenment Dec 2012 #28
Why don't you just change the account title? mysuzuki2 Dec 2012 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #26
Can you transfer the 529 account to her liberalhistorian Dec 2012 #30
Could they just title the 529 over to her? quaker bill Dec 2012 #8
that's what someone else suggested. I'm going to look into that. liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #10
You can remove yourself from the 529, leaving it titled in her name alone Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #33
Just sayin, but if that were me I'd call them up and record the call. Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #3
She is an adult, and she should receive the payments directly obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #4
If the 529 is in one of the parent's names exboyfil Dec 2012 #11
I don't know why you are arguing with me obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #13
do you have to cash out of it? liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #27
That was the child's money going into the 529 dkf Dec 2012 #21
damn you people don't listen liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #22
I understand that you saved this for her and had no intention of keeping it. dkf Dec 2012 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author liberalhistorian Dec 2012 #32
Suggest you speak with Soc Sec. Simply signing her 529 over to her legally may satisfy the regs. pinto Dec 2012 #7
I would not have a problem signing over the 529 to her liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #9
Maybe the institution that manages the 529 could help with the mechanics? pinto Dec 2012 #16
yes, first thing Monday we will be calling the SS department and our financial advisor liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #19
Kindly consult with an attorney. I am an attorney, but not YOUR attorney, and you msanthrope Dec 2012 #18
I agree liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #20
When your child turns 18, they are of legal age. I have a daughter who has multiple disabilities & jillan Dec 2012 #24
My son is a tax attorney.... Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #31
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»SS department wants me ta...»Reply #29