When you’re born, did you know that everyone receives a birth certificate? On this birth certificate you have your parents’ names, date/ time of birth, the hospital where you were born and other important information. Did you know that you also receive a very important number that you and only you own for the rest of your life? This number is called a social security number.
Ginelle taught me all
about the Social Security office. This is a very interesting government establishment
that helps you get everything from a new social security card to changing your
last name. Seeing that Ginelle just got married, she decided to take me to the
Social Security office to change her last name. After she changes her last
name, she will then be mailed a new social security card with her new name.
Just because Ginelle
changed her last name, this does not mean that she will receive a new social
security number. Your social security number sticks with you forever. I don’t think
there is ever a time when you can have your number changed. How are they
assigned? The government randomly assigns them to you.
. You ask, what is the job
of this number? This number is vital because it helps you obtain a driver’s license,
get a house, apply for a job, college and even a passport. The job of the
social security number doesn’t stop there, when you get older, around the ages
of your grandparents, it’s very important for when you retire because it helps
you pay for their meds, house, etc.
It’s very important that
you keep up with this number; because once a stranger gets a their hands on it, then it’s very hard to repair the damage that may occur. Please visit
the social security website to learn more information about this and more: http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
So much good information, so little time!!
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