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  • Ron & his Giant FCR3 bike

    "I just bought this bike brand new from Mad Cat Bicycles for $524.17 (including 10% discount for paying cash and 15% discounts on the tire liners and rear bike rack). Water bottle & cage thrown in free. I bought it b/c I needed to combat rising gas costs as well as get more active to lose weight."

    Ron Ablang, 36
    Sacramento, CA

    18th May 2008 in Sports & Outdoors | Discuss (0) |

  • Biking and (almost) becoming debt-free

    "I ended up getting a sweet discount on a Trek women's bike, so I bought it, as able to also pay off my Citibank credit card. "

    Melissa, 32, Sales
    Mc Cordsville, IN

    21st May 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Recreation & Events | Discuss (0) |

  • Diamonds = Forever

    "I stimulated my local economy by getting this permanent bling! These were done by Lenny at Spike-o-Matic tattoos, and will keep me feeling like a baller even when the stimulus money runs out."

    Sarah Ninneman, 24
    Madison, WI

    18th May 2008 in Weird | Discuss (6) |

  • What I spent my ESC on & maybe you should've too

    "I freakin' paid bills! And if I had a car, I would have paid bills AND for gasoline! Maybe you should have too. Nothing wrong with financially getting ahead."

    Frederick, 34, Creative Designer
    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    18th May 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Utilities | Discuss (0) |

  • Going The Extra Smile

    "I added the money to my 'dental program' to get my teeth back to what they looked like 23 years ago. I think my dentist is glad for the check that went 100% to him."

    Diane, 66
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    18th May 2008 in Health & Medical | Discuss (1) |

  • Best Buy ate up my stimulus check...

    "I paid off my Best Buy credit card. Their interest rates are shockingly HIGH!!"

    Jen, 34
    Twin Cities, MN

    19th May 2008 in Debt/Credit Card | Discuss (1) |

  • The Tax Man Giveth, the Tax Man Taketh Away..

    "My 2007 tax bill was $1550. I got a $1500 stimulus check. Guess mine is just going to the bank to cover the check to Mr. IRS. Somebody needs to pay for all you people's spending sprees."

    Eric S, 37, Finance industry
    St. Petersburg, FL

    19th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (3) |

  • boot scoot stimulus!

    "i purchased myself a 49cc honda metropolitan scooter. i've always wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle, but suffice to say i'm not the most balanced person in existence. this is the perfect compromise."

    Cate, 26, online marketing manager
    Fairfield, CT

    19th May 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |

  • 10 more checks like that and debt free!

    "Thanks GW. i will send my 6 Washingtons to the credit card company. yeah."

    jon, 32, IT
    medford, ma

    19th May 2008 in Debt/Credit Card | Discuss (1) |
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