How I Spent My Stimulus

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• Plan B

  

  "A moving van to live with the in-laws in California. Since our baby was born we can no longer afford to live here. Rent and health care for the baby almost cover my entire paycheck. Hopefully the stimulus can cover at least half of the moving prices. We need to get out before our savings disappears! "

  Phil , 27, Public Relations
  Washington , DC

  27th Jun 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (1) |

• Saved mine

  

  "It's your money, America. Don't be stupid, and stop looking for refunds from the IRS like some gift from the tooth fairy. It was and is your money to begin with. If you have debt, pay it down. If you are debt-free, save it. Stimulate the country by being responsible with your money and demanding the same from your government!"

  Jack, 47, Financial Planner
  Orlando, FL

  27th Jun 2008 in Invest/Savings | Discuss (8) |

• Giving to someone who needs it more.

  

  "I donated my check to Chuck Norris' KickStart program. An after-school martial arts program with the mission to keep kids away from drugs, alcohol and gangs."

  Robert, 24, Manufacturing
  Houston, TX

  27th Jun 2008 in Gifts & Donations | Discuss (12) |

• I Blew It ALL...

  

  "...on a lawyer. *sigh*"

  Ryan, Finance
  Lincoln, NE

  27th Jun 2008 in Services | Discuss (454) |

• New Speakers!

  

  "I bought a new set of home theater speakers because my Wife wanted to get rid of my giant speakers. Fortunately, they sound fantastic!"

  Bob, 57, Accountant
  Elk Grove, IL

  27th Jun 2008 in Electronics | Discuss (18) |

• Average Mid 20's guy

  

  "My rebate went to paying off my car insurance, paying my Dad back for airplane ticket to a wedding I have to go to (credit was ruined in the last year), and food for this weekend. Still not enough to pay off this parking ticket and the body damage to my car from last years major snow storm. I would have been happier if my credit card company stopped upping my limit without telling me while my Mom was dying."

  Deidred A, 26
  Boston, Ma

  27th Jun 2008 in Other | Discuss (2) |

• Life's little surprises

  

  "...the week the check came in my just-out-of-warranty laptop died. Making this purchase necessary."

  David, 38, sales
  Tampa, FL

  27th Jun 2008 in Electronics | Discuss (157) |

• We're going to Disney World

  

  "I purchased annual passes to Walt Disney World for my son and I. I put them on the credit card because his birthday is in April. But..."

  David, 38, sales
  Tampa, FL

  27th Jun 2008 in Travel & Vacation | Discuss (2) |

• Vehicle repairs

  

  "We spent our check on car repair. Don't you know the engine failed the week before our check came. So we stimulated an mechanic shop (which is fine). Our original plan was to finish paying off the car that we repaired... Still working on that."

  Joy, 35, Sales
  Fairveiw, TN

  26th Jun 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |

• Stimulating the Mexican Economy

  

  "We paid for our all inclusive fees at a Mexican resort. Dos mas cervezas, por favor, Senor!"

  Kristy, 30, Student/Mom
  Cumming, Ga

  26th Jun 2008 in Travel & Vacation | Discuss (1) |