“I paid off one of my credit cards. This way I do not have to work another part time job and spend more time with my puppy 🙂 “ Niki P, 23Atlanta, GA
“I split my family’s $1800 refund between my two sons. Put it into their college savings. I figure they’ll have to pay it back, at least they should get the benefit of it!” Wayne, 43, Business ManagerFrisco, Tx
“I bought and installed a used (new to me) 5000 BTU air conditioner for $50.00. The rest I used to stock up with SPAM meat. I did make sure the SPAM had no natural ingredients for best savings! I have been unemployed for over nine months now. There are no jobs in Naples, Florida, they …
“I didn’t get a check, but I donated 10% of my imaginary stimulus check to fight global poverty. I gave it to Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation in support of their work toward fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals. Since overspending got our economy in this mess, overspending is not the solution. We have already taken more …
“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 …
“My husband and I bought a new king size bed, mattress and sheet set. Now we won’t have to sleep on the edge when our 2 year old comes sneaking in to bed with us! Thank you for finally giving me enough room to rest! Now if only I could afford a nanny to give …
“My stimulus check is going towards a much needed trip to germany to reunite with my husband mid-deployment! thanks uncle sam for helping with the expenses!” Kaelei G., 20, ReceptionistHockley, Tx
“It wasn’t much, but I bought, or pre-paid, $500 in posters for my next political campaign. It’s money from a Republican administration (I’m Republican), so maybe this will be my turn to win!” Alfredo Alpaca, 49, politicianBrownsville, Texas