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  • Grandpa George's sending Hubby to Kuwait

    "We got $600 from Grandpa George a few days after we learned that my husband is going to be deployed to Kuwait. Here's the breakdown: $200 cash (Senior Chief says he'll need it for baggage costs) $55 new athletic shoes for deployment $20 Pizza for our last night together for a long time The rest is going towards my student loans."

    Michelle Cox, 19, Homemaker
    Gulfport, Mississippi

    4th Jul 2008 in Apparel, Debt/Credit Card, Weird, Other | Discuss (24) |

  • NJ Land Of High Taxes

    "Well, we really wanted to use this money to take a short vacation, but we thought that the New Jersey's government would use the money better. "

    Thomas, 45
    Winslow, NJ

    4th Jul 2008 in Other | Discuss (3) |

  • Less Car Payments

    "I used my money to get rid of my car that had high car payments and insurance and bought a car that will be paid off with cheaper insurance. Basically, trying to free up money in other areas because this little bit of money that we received still doesn't touch the plight we have been under for the last 8 years!!!"

    Marc, 24
    Middletown, DE

    4th Jul 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |

  • Dwindling Debt

    "As soon as we receive our check, which should be here in the next few days, my husband and I are paying off our VERY LAST credit card!! Yay! We are still working on the mortgage, student loans, and truck payment, but hey, we ARE cutting down our debt!"

    Jessica, 25, American Taekwondo Association HQ
    Shannon Hills, AR

    4th Jul 2008 in Debt/Credit Card | Discuss (19) |

  • The Buzzer

    "I got a new haircut. its been a long time and money has been tight so I went for it."

    snoop, 40, retired machinist
    walla walla, washington

    4th Jul 2008 in Health & Medical, Weird | Discuss (0) |

  • Basic Necessities

    "My husband was laid off of work for six months recently. I was very glad to be getting some much needed extra money to catch up on bills, put food on the table for my son and us, etc. "

    Jennifer L, 32, HR admin/manufacturing/KCMO
    Independence, MO

    4th Jul 2008 in Food & Drink, Kids & Toys, Rent/Mortgage | Discuss (1) |

  • I gave it right back to 'em...

    "Well, the only frivolous thing we bought with our check was this little dress-up out-fit for our daughter. The rest went to a sky-high speeding ticket and court costs. So the government got thier money back. You're welcome..."

    Jennifer, 25, Manager of a video rental store
    Springdale, Arkansas

    4th Jul 2008 in Other | Discuss (0) |

  • Single mom

    "as a single mom with no child support being paid over 11 years, i like most spent my check on bills so we arn't homeless or with out electric or food..... it helped but isn't going to solve the rising problem."

    erin hewlett, 29, SCR
    fairfield, ohio

    4th Jul 2008 in Groceries, Rent/Mortgage, Utilities | Discuss (0) |

  • Disappointed

    "I was hoping to spend the money on my 22 mo old twins and give some money to my 17yr old and my 19yr old.....but the IRS had different plans...I've been fighting with them since last year about my 2002 taxes I even went through the tax advocate and thought the issue had been settled (they claim I never filed) I got a letter in the mail Friday 6/27/08 stating they kept my stimulus check to pay for the taxes I owed for 2002(they actually owe me money from 2002) If the money is supposed to stimulate the ecomomy why would the IRS have 1st dibs in the first place?? "

    Connie, 37, LVN
    San Jose, Ca

    4th Jul 2008 in Other | Discuss (1) |

  • Stimulus not enough

    "We recently moved across country so we could live in a cheaper area. NOT! All our stimulus check went to buy gas to get my husband to & from work, and groceries. With all the rising costs we still can't afford anything. It's costing us over $500 just to get my husband to work every month! And to think I thought that maybe I would pay down some debt and maybe by myself something fun. "

    Megan, 27, Domestic Engineer (AKA Stay at home mom)
    Anderson, Indiana

    3rd Jul 2008 in Groceries, Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |
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