Category: Rent/Mortgage

“We got our check the same day as our property tax statement. Very Un-Dude! We had grand plans but ended up doing the responsible thing. “ MAC, 28, EducationDes Moines, IA

“Made a mortgage payment–poof it’s gone. I guess you could say we bought 30 days of shelter. Stimulus was just another part of the banking crisis bailout in my book.” Greg, 52, RealtorPalm Coast, Florida

“We took our stimulus check and paid our security deposit and first months rent. The economy has gone to doodoo, my husband got a paycut and we were forced to file bankruptcy, surrending the house. That’s a big F.U., GDubya.” Richie Notsorich, 24, NYFBSoutheastern, Michigan

“I took my $900 check and $100 from savings to write an escrow check to Chicago Title so I could buy a new house on my VA benefit. Now my kids don’t have to sleep on my sofa and love seat for the 96 hours a month I get them, because of how high and …

“Paradise has a cost, brought to us by Ivan and Dennis and Katrina. Insurance raised 110% this year, so we’ll have to be b.o.r.i.n.g. and save the $ just to pay the mortgage all year. Darn it! “ Lori, 37Gulf Coast, FloraBama

“Expensive private university = no money. So I sank the entirety of my check into my rent! My mom thanks you, Economic Stimulant.” Eric, 22, StudentDecatur, GA