Category: Other

  • Wow, now I have enough $ to survive, thanks.

    "Even though I was looking forward to receiving my stimulus check for months, there was nothing to be happy about when I got it. It used to cost me $34 to fill up my gas tank, and as of yesterday, it cost me $58. I live 45 minutes away from "the real world" after my family had to move out to to the farther reaches of suburbia into a small town where, because of the lack of urbanization, housing is affordable, (with the cost of living going up, my family had to keep moving to be able to afford food, electricity and gas along with rent). Over time, this long drive + only being able to work part time because I'm a full time college student = severe debt. I only make $8.50 an hour, you times that by 20 hours a week, minus out car insurance, $58 tanks of gas, paying for $67 contact lense for astigmatism + groceries, etc.,. and you end up with a $1,200 credit card debt at 19 and a stimulus check that disappears as soon as it surfaces. What we all seem to overlook is that our government has distracted us with a minimal $300-$600 (on average) in order to keep our minds off the fact that either way, the cost of living is going up and pretty soon we all wont be able to afford to live. "

    Kayla, 19, Student/Cashier
    Jordan, MN

    31st May 2008 in Vehicle & Gas, Other | Discuss (5) |

  • Lil bit of everything

    "Youd think 600 dollars would last along time...hell no. I bought beer, liquor, pot, coke went to the bar. the fun stuff was prolly $250 the rest to filling up my gas take(obviously) got my girlfriend something nice. took her out too. and paid bills, and got more gas..the brunt of it went to gas, and bills tho. If they do it again next year its gonna be a good tat or a cruise!"

    Jay Kakacooler, 22, CM
    Lake City, Fl

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (11) |

  • History Detective

    "My stimulus will pay expenses on a research trip to Buffalo to find out the fate of a baseball signed by FDR and the 1939 New York Yankees."

    Mark, 36, Journalist
    Raleigh, NC

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (3) |

  • I bought a divorce

    "I bought a divorce, and used the money to refresh my attorney retainer. I wanted to buy myself a set or rollerblades. I heard that they were fun and portable exercise to take anywhere. I envisioned myself skating during my lunch hour, or longer paved trails on weekends. Instead, with the retainer secured, I will skating out of this marriage. In the long run I know it was money well spent. "

    rich pumpkinhead, college professional
    bloomingburg, ny

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (1) |

  • Saving for a cold winters day

    "Our property taxes are going up if you can believe that in this economy so we decided to put it into a savings account drawing a whopping half a percent interest. Now if we can pull another couple of grand out of the air our taxes will be paid in December for one more year. The money was spent before we ever got it. I hate taxes!!!"

    David, 61, Retired
    Fort Worth, Texas

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (5) |

  • "We support a strong dollar policy"

    "I went 20 years into the future and spent $1200 on some candy.

    Would have liked to buy something made in future America, but America in 2038 is one of the poorer territories controlled by China. The only thing made in America in 2038 is rubber dog crap, and the Chinese still make it better."

    Lookit Myjaws, 35, Shepherd
    Washington, DC

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (4) |

  • Crap

    "The irs kept it. we own them"

    susie, 49, high school special ed aide
    burbank, ca

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (2) |

  • I was Robbed

    "MY loser husband stole my check and my kids stimulus checks and spent it on guitar pedals and amps. I hate him and he doesnt deserve us. Ladies, let this be a warning to you: Carlos Castaneda is a jackass."

    Jennifer Castaneda, 26
    Clinton Twp, MI

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (5) |

  • Why I had no stimulus to spend

    "I have schizo-affective disorder and don't pay taxes, and so I didn't get anything, but I've got enough and am thankful for that. "

    Amy George, 40, Dream interpreter
    Harwich Port, Massachusetts

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (2) |

  • Returned a gift.

    " My adult daughter, who has three babies and a husband, paid off my PayPal account as a gift to me. She did not expect the money back, but my incentive check made it possible for me to return $600.00 to her. It's great when family works together; thanks Uncle Sam."

    Priscilla Clements, 55, hairdresser
    Raymond, NH

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (1) |

  • Back Atcha

    "My wife and i used the money to pay our six month installment of our property taxes. Oh, and a white russian too . . . almost forgot about that."

    The Dude, 34, Mountain Bike Designer
    Madison, WI

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (5) |

  • The Practical Spender

    "With our $1200 stimulus check we paid off several credit card bills and paid for airline tickets to visit relatives in Florida for Thanksgiving week."

    Suzanne, 61, Collections Manager/Healthcare/Specialist Physcian Office
    Saco, Maine

    30th May 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Other | Discuss (3) |

  • Not exactly stimulating.

    "I used my stimulus check to supplement my May unemployment payments, thanks to an April layoff."

    Areles Jones
    Long Beach, CA

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (0) |

  • Tires are Boring

    "We got 1800 dollars and its all gone. boo hoo. we had to buy new tires for our subaru (600 dollars), a bigboy bed for my 2 year old (300), got a new reel and cover for our pool (300), and the rest? well, it sort of just got piddled away on odds and ends, bills, and food. how 'bout another round, george? "

    sam, 35, SAHM (stay at home mom)
    seattle, wa

    30th May 2008 in Vehicle & Gas, Other | Discuss (0) |

  • From their bank to mine and back to theirs

    "We used our check to pay for six more monthes of property taxes. They have gone up over 100% in 8 years. I'm almost glad property values are dropping ouch."

    Tara, 36, Human Resource
    Minneapolis, MN

    30th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (0) |

  • Uncle Sam giveth and taketh away!

    "I spent ours paying uncle sam back, cause our move to CO, was more than allowed and then they messed up on my health benefits for 5 months and then charged me $994.00 and they said if I didn't pay it back quickly they would garnish my check at 4% interest. "

    PJ, 44, Gov't
    Greeley, CO

    30th May 2008 in Insurance, Other | Discuss (0) |

  • Supporting what's left of our freedom

    "A shiny 9mm that is not only concealable but accurate and dependable! Thank you Uncle Sam! "

    Steve, 48, Respiratory Care
    Omaha, NE

    29th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (0) |

  • No $ here!

    "what stimulus?! Apparently my rent controlled apartment and middle america life in the big expensive city of san francisco means that we earn *too much* to qualify. We have a car from '95 and one from '03 and 2 small kids. We aren't rolling in $ (can't even afford a house!). At least the beach is still free. The dude in the photo goes and makes "sculptures" on the beach for fun. I do have a new $200 camera..."

    bev, 41, architect
    san francisco, ca

    29th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (0) |

  • Expand your mind

    "Im going to BONNAROO!!! HELL YEAH!! BTW Republicans suck!!"

    Chris, 36
    Scottsboro, Al

    29th May 2008 in Entertainment, Other | Discuss (5) |

  • My son

    "I spent my check to pay towards my divorce lawyer against my soon to be ex husband for our son so i can have joint custody. His father took him out of state for 5 years and i finaly get to fight my battle in court."

    Jen, 29, AP/Billing
    Texas City, Texas

    29th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (3) |
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