“Careful consideration must be used in determining how to use these benefits and how to prepare for the transitions that come as the child ages,” Melissa Brennan, a certified financial planner at ARS Private Wealth Management, shared with AARP.With this in mind, Rebecca has the opportunity to earn a significant amount of money over the coming years, and managing these funds responsibly is essential.In Rebecca's case, assuming she's still in high school at 19, she could potentially receive these benefits thr ...