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What are you doing with your rebate check?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Get ready for those stimulus rebate checks from Uncle Sam. They’ll be distributed on a staggered basis electronically if you have direct deposit or through the mail if the IRS sends you a paper check tax refund.
When you actually receive it is based on the last two digits of your Social Security number and if your tax return was processed by April 15. Those with direct deposit should expect to see their electronic deposits between April 28 and May 16. Those who receive paper checks will get their stimulus rebates beginning May 16 on through July. Here’s the link for specific dates when you can expect yours:
I know the president is hoping to kick start the economy by encouraging us to spend that money since consumers account for about two-thirds of economic activity. But a lot of my friends plan to park that money in the bank for their rainy-day funds or pay down bills. Mine is already accounted for. I’ll be spending it overseas during my upcoming holiday — good for France’s economy but not necessarily helpful to the USA’s economic malaise as President Bush is hoping.
So what to do?
Scott Martin, a senior associate of the Henssler Financial Group, a Kennesaw-based money management firm with $1.22 billion in assets under advisement, suggests the following:
Begin by investing in or starting a retirement account (think Roth or Traditional IRA). You might be able to have your rebate check deposited directly into your retirement account.
Save for university. OK, so $300 or $600 may not even pay for a semester’s worth of text books but, again, if you invest early, particularly in a state sponsored 529 college savings plan, you can build up that tuition money to finance your kids’ college bills later on. There also are some tax advantages, too. In the Georgia sponsored 529 plan, that money grows tax-deferred and when you pull it out if you use it for a qualified educational expense, it’s tax free, too.
Invest in yourself. You could use that money toward taking a class or two in your field, or get a certificate in your line of work. Beefing up or broadening your skills could make you more attractive internally if your company is looking to cut positions or more marketable to a new employer. There also are potential tax deductions for education-related expenses
Put money away for a rainy day fund. “A lot of people are living their lives hoping it doesn’t rain,” he says. He acknowledges that not everyone can sock away three to six months living expenses away in one fell swoop. What you can do is build toward a short-term goal. Perhaps but away enough money — using your tax rebate as the catalyst — so that you have one month’s mortgage payment saved. Then make your next goal to be twice that. Whatever you decide to save, just make sure you do it regularly either on a weekly or monthly basis. “Whether it’s $5 a week or $5 a month its starting the habit to save. That’s what important.”
Pay off your debt. But if you don’t have a retirement account, set that up first. Then pay off your debt. If you have a retirement account but don’t have a rainy fund, he advises to pay off the debt first before saving for emergencies, unless you’re disciplined enough to do a little bit of both by not making more charges to your credit cards.
Have you received your check? What it the amount you expected? More or less? What do you plan to do with the money?
Comments
By Koz
April 28, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
I’m going to Disney World!! Seriously I really am.
By Gary
April 28, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
By the time most of us receive the check, it will cover a tank of gasoline.
By Matt
April 28, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
LOL! Have fun Koz!
By JJ
April 28, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
It will go straight into savings, and sit there.
By Phil
April 28, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna do what ex Gov Spitzer did.
By Phil
April 28, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna do what ex Gov Spitzer did.
By catch231
April 28, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
My plans are to buy some underwear. Since the gas crunch I didn’t buy any to save money. Also I am going to get some toliet tissue. I am so tired of getting it out of the mens room at work and sneaking it out in my briefcase.
By ATL
April 28, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
For the first time in my life I’ve reached a point where it’s difficult to pay off my credit card bill each month. So that’s the first thing my rebate check will go towards. Then let’s see….gas, groceries, oh and maybe I should save in case I get laid off. Looks like this rebate won’t be enough. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to make a frivolous weekend trip to the mall.
By Katie
April 28, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this
non ya’ business.
By erica
April 28, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this
I going to buy some gas
By Vicki
April 28, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
What rebate check? We’re not getting one!
By Bill
April 28, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
Hey JJ…savings? As in regular savings? What, no mason jar available to bury it in your yard?Even in a down market you can get a better rate of return. Regular savings accounts are for suckers.
By gwarfan
April 28, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
Beer
By Bob
April 28, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
I am going to use my payment to buy votes for some politician…because I make too much to get one for me. The achievers once again get screwed.
By Papa
April 28, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Ice cream, bubblegum and comic books … the rest I’ll spend foolishly.
By Frank
April 28, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
I am going to purchase either a Kugerrand or some silver bullion and put it a safety deposit box for the next time the economy goes south
By Buck From Tucker
April 28, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Quit my job at NAPA Auto Parts. Buy a bunch of scratchers at the Penny-Saver fuel store. Focus on my art.
By One
April 28, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
LOL @ catch 231
First of all, why do they keep saying people will begin receiving their money (direct deposit) today? That’s not going to happen until tonight’s bank processing (maybe), which means you’ll get your money tomorrow (maybe). Anywho……..
To he!! with Bush……….may he rot in the blazing sun coated in honey, molasses and olive oil!!
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
I am going to buy booze and Cigars for my Mom!!
I love Money!
Thanks Uncle Sammie for the $4800
By darb
April 28, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
There isnt much I can do with a measily $600. I have a 401K, a Roth acct, an old style IRA, a 529 for my grandson. Getting a check direct deposited to my bank from the govt is nice, but $600 isnt going to make any difference to me.
By RCH
April 28, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
To all us achievers; the thieves say thank you. You pay we take.
By Rose
April 28, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
I will buy a pony.. no, I will pay my last two car payments - or - This check, although.. I filed the first week of Feb but I am in the July 11 - last. So by then I will have already eaten the pony and won’t be able to walk to the gas station to cash the check. = so I’ll be buzzard food out here in the pine barrens of GA. But that’s okay because there is no time or money and I need more coffee. Out of sugar and milk, drinking it with cocoa and am on last gallon of gas. Just use it for a nice headstone. Rose
By mo
April 28, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
Save it all!!!!
By macca
April 28, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
I’ll be using it as a down payment on the Braves.
By Dy
April 28, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
I’m waiting patiently for my stimulus check,just so I can hand it over to the electric company and purchase grocerys.This money comes at a perfect time for my household,as a single mom,trying to purchase groceries and pay for gas to get to work has become such a strain,everything is so expensive,it’s just teriible.But this stimulus check will ease things a bit.
By J S
April 28, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
I am going to pay some bills, fill up my tank (SUV), and fill up the 3 gas cans in my garage (before gas goes up to $4/gallon), pay some bills and try to put some aside for a rainy day.
By Dy
April 28, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
I’m waiting patiently for my stimulus check,just so I can hand it over to the electric company and purchase grocerys.This money comes at a perfect time for my household,as a single mom,trying to purchase groceries and pay for gas to get to work has become such a strain,everything is so expensive,it’s just terrible.But this stimulus check will ease things a bit.
By Achiever
April 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
“The achievers once again get screwed.”
Actually, it’s all the folks who receive the rebate that are getting screwed. Our pay raises don’t match the rising cost of living, and everyone knows $300-600 won’t make a real dent in anyone’s lower middle-class budget.
Consider yourself lucky that you don’t qualify for the rebate… I’m sure most of us “under-achievers” would gladly trade places with you and receive thousands of dollars more a year instead of $600 that will only lead to a bigger national debt that we in the middle class will be taxed to pay in the future.
And, I work hard for my money, so I’ll thank you not to judge those of us under the $75,000 mark so harshly - we make up the bulk of the country.
By Brenda
April 28, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
I am going to make a trip to Sam’s Club, fill up my tank, and do something I rarely get to do, buy myself some new clothes—-I normally put my family ahead of myself
By Dy
April 28, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
I’m waiting patiently for my stimulus check,just so I can hand it over to the electric company and purchase grocerys.This money comes at a perfect time for my household,as a single mom,trying to purchase groceries and pay for gas to get to work has become such a strain,everything is so expensive,it’s just terrible.But this stimulus check will ease things a bit.
By Tony
April 28, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Get ahead one month on the house and car payment in case the job goes away. We get $1800 and only owe on the house and car (yuck - trying to sell it - anyone want a civic hybrid?) so it’ll be nice to get a free payment.
By Dan
April 28, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
Ok Achiever we won’t judge you as long as you don’t continue to call the welfare payment a rebate
By Dan
April 28, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Ok Achiever we won’t judge you as long as you don’t continue to call the welfare payment a rebate
By VOLUNTEER
April 28, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna celebrate my 25th birthday in STYLE!!! You only turn quarter of a century once…
By Cappy
April 28, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Inflation has already eaten up my tax rebate. It is all going to pay bills.
By Achiever
April 28, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
Wow. If you are so financially comfortable, Dan, I would think you put Bush in office. He’s the one who ordered this “economic stimulus package,” so how about directing your bizarre anger towards him instead of those of us receiving? After all, I had no say in this decision - I would have voted no as - worse than the fact that you have been left out, poor Dan - we are on the path to financial ruin as a country and this Bandaid is way too expensive.
If I were you, I’d be more concerned about the fact that our government doesn’t listen to its people or seem to care about them.
By Renee
April 28, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
We make too much money so we will not be receiving a rebate check.
Have fun spending my money.
By Bonnie
April 28, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
I WANT TO GO TO DALTON GEORGIA FOR THE WEEKEND………………..
By One
April 28, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
Why all the hate? Geesh…….
If you make a little (or lot) less and are getting some more of your money back from the IRS (which they never should’ve taken in the first dayum place), good for you!
If you make a little (or lot) more and you’re not getting more of you money back from the IRS (see above), then good for you!
If you happen to be right at the cutoff and you’re getting more of your money back from the IRS (again, see above), then good for you too!!!
Why all the spiteful, hateful, jealous comments?!! Are your lives that miserable?!!! Seems to me that if you’re making enough money to look down your nose at others, shouldn’t you be happier?!! (yeah, right!!) Why would you even care/bother to post degrading comments? Such ignorance! Guess being in the “upper” class doesn’t mean you have “class”. Too funny……………..I’d rather be marginally wealthy with class, decorum and tact, than extremely wealthy, ignorant, rude and selfish!!!
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
I am Buying A jet Liner to Sydney!!
VOTE HILLARY 2008 so we get More money from the Rich that steal our Money!!
By Monty
April 28, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
I have no debt other than the house mortgage. So this is free money for me. Thanks Renee!!!!!
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
I am Going to Buy WonTon Soup!!
HILLARY our NECT PRESIDENT WILL GIVE US MORE MONEY!!
By frank
April 28, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
We don’t get one!
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
I Love all this FREE MONEY— I will be buying some new Bra’s and be getting a new bootie job!!
By One
April 28, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Tamika, please take Billary (our NECT president) with you!!!!!!
By RCH
April 28, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Achiever
What makes you think that those that earn more than 75K don’t work hard for their money? Where were you when I worked 12 hour days, on weekends on holidays, and in the middle of the night with my foreign customers. What happened between 25K a year when I started and now in the 6 digits that made me the ” evil rich “? Its called hard work and sacrifice.
You may be the majority of the country however, the share of the income tax paid by the top 1 percent of income earners went from 25.8 percent to over 37 percent. I am the minority but pay a close majority of the taxes.
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
What a great day to be an American— Only in America so you get free money for not working a day in my life— Miss Hillary will be geetin us some more moneies. I need some silicon in my lipps. I will be buying so much Food and gassolines—
VOTE HILLARY for MORE MONEY
The rich have too much of it anyways!! They are the reason why our Gass and Food prices are so high!! because they steal money form us!
By jane
April 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
I am hoping to be able to do all the car maintenance in one trip since it is time for it and to get gas, groceries and save some.
I am being extremely idealistic with my hopes because the money will not go as far as I need to in the current economy.
Hopefully the car maintence will be complete at least and if so then will run down the remaining list. For those of you that do not qualify - those of us that will be receiving this stimulus pkg did not make the decision to exclude you. If you have an issue with how the determination was made you are literally barking up the wrong tree.
By Barry
April 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
By the time I pay for the increase in fuel prices, food prices and other items that have increased because of high fuel cost to shipping it won’t go far! And, it won’t boost the economy! Bush is out of touch with fuel prices and that’s the only thing that will help the economy grow and keep inflation down!
By Barry
April 28, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
By the time I pay for the increase in fuel prices, food prices and other items that have increased because of high fuel cost to shipping it won’t go far! And, it won’t boost the economy! Bush is out of touch with fuel prices and that’s the only thing that will help the economy grow and keep inflation down!
By One
April 28, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Who cares???? This is not a discussion/argument about who makes more and why or who pays more taxes and why!! Some people in all tax/pay brackets work hard, and you have some in all tax/pay brackets who aren’t worth a nickel (professionally). Get off your soap boxes and live your lives, your works speak for themselves!!! Honestly, nothing we say here matters, because we’re all “behind the keyboard!!!” My point? WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By kelly
April 28, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
rebate check…..not in our house uncle sam didn’t think think that we deserved one ;-)
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Achievers— Bottome line is that some people dont make 75,000 a year and they are struggling more than you are. You dont need the 600 as bad as someone making 25,000 a year and raising kids. People making 75,000 a year should learn to budget their money better if they need a lousy 600 more dolars. You have enough and should learn to share!!
By blady
April 28, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Show my patriotism by donating it to Iraq Veterans Against the War, IVAW.org.
By Marty La Farty
April 28, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
America has become the land that rewards laziness and punishes success. GO FIGURE— You are Penalized for saving, Penalized for Working overtime, Penalized for making more money to support your family, Penalized for buying a new car— WAKE UP YOU DUMMIES!!
By Storm
April 28, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Tamika Do you really think that those who work hard and EARN their OWN money should share with people like you, who sit on their butts all day long collecting welfare? What an idiot. No wonder you want Hillary for president…….you obvsioulsy don’t support yourself, and are looking for the government to help YOU out. Pitiful!!!!!
Get off your AZZ and get a job and contribute to society…..
By Jerel
April 28, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
While it seems that this REBATE looks like help that we could all use. It has been reported through various news sources that the government is going to want this back. How is this a REBATE? They should call it a LOAN. I intend to put mine in a saving account until next tax season, because i’ll have to give back the government 1,500 that I don’t have to spend. Anyone remember the $250 child credit that we had to pay back the next year?
By Gee
April 28, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away men’s initiative and independence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves
By Abagail T. Morrisontown
April 28, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Well this year with my rebate money I plane on going to Macon, Geogia to visit my sister and take her out to a real nice restaraunt!
By DL
April 28, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
I am going to make a donation to an Arts organization and buy a small I-series Savings Bond.
By john
April 28, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
I may send it in to HILLARYCLINTON.COM
By Debra
April 28, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
I plan to blow a portion of the money on something I really want( flat screen and carpeting for my bedroom)and pay bills with the remainder. I’m excited!
By Huh?
April 28, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
Jerel, stop believing rumors!! Investigate for yourself. What I have read so far states that this money will not be “required to be repaid!! It’s not even written that way. And even if you have to claim it as income on next years return (which I also read is not true), you won’t be paying the whole amount back! Read, people, read!
By One
April 28, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
Why are the people who are not getting anything concerned?!! If you’re not getting it, move on and stop worrying about who is!!!! Why would the topic even interest you (supposedly so intelligent people!)? You all are like crabs in a barrel!!!!
By ThatLady
April 28, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
I am going to buy a plane ticket and go visit my sister in Denver CO that I haven’t seen in 2 yrs—Nothing for the bill collectors—all mine (for once)
By Bonnie The Great American!!
April 28, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Storm— Yes i do beleive people making 75,000 a year are making and stealing from society and should be FORCED to give some of that up to the less fortunate and unlicky souls!! And why work when you sont have too when you get free money!!
By RTB
April 28, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Pay taxes, seriously, my great county of Gwinnett reassessed our houses in my neighborhood and all the rebate will have to go to paying additional property taxes…what a great country, get back what I already overpaid and take it away in the same manor.
By Hillary
April 28, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Hey all you dumb masses send me your rebate checks now so I can get Elected and be your next Great President!!
By RCH
April 28, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
* Tamika*
How do you know what I need? I can spend six hundred dollars just as well as you can. Maybe not on the same things as you, but never the less what I want.
You have enough and should learn to share!!
Maybe you need to learn to work harder and smarter.
By Poor Middle class
April 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
I don’t make enough to be weathly but I make too much to get the rebate. I pay my taxes and don’t feel its fair some get a rebate while I don’t. I pay more taxes than they do and its not my fault I worked hard and am fortunate enough to earn a decent salary…or not have kids to support….Since when was it my problem that somebody’s a single mother. I didn’t enjoy any of what made you a single mother so why should I have to share…this country is ridiculous.
If you’re not rich or poor you get f*cked….again….enjoy spending my money on food and gas as yall proclaim….amazing how now everybody needs that $600 to eat or drive…sells your cars and get a scooter if gas is too high for you…but please don’t act like you’re going to need that money to eat and drive….
By Hillary
April 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
And don’t forget that once I become your next Great President, I’ll get everyone (esp. the angry “over achievers) twice as much next year, in addition to universal health care!!!!
By Storm
April 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
Bonnie First of all, What is an “unlicky soul”?
Oh those evil rich people. They actually got an education, and went out on their own, worked their butts off, and now are making tons of money, because they actually WORKED for it (and suffered too, I am sure).
While you sit on your butt, blogging and complaining about the evil rich, what have you done to make yourself rich? Or are you too waiting on the government to help you out. I guess you want Hillary for president too….
Maybe if you got off your butt, and took care of you and yours, you wouldn’t be so worried about “sharing”……..
No one should have to take care of YOU. You need to take care of you. It’s called PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. A word I am sure you are not aware of…..
By GT 81
April 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
I’m going to fix the economy!
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
RCH — Why do i need to work harder and smarter. I have all the money I need and still gave $450,000 last year to charity. I have comee to the conclusion that Middle Class America has become selfish, greedy and lazy and they should be taxed Higher to help out the poor. Because they are not doing enough. Just buying their flat screens, radios, PC’s , new cars (all items they do not need!!!!!!)_
So all of you making over 75,000 a year and are not getting a p** 600 dollars GET OVER IT!!!! Learn to live within you means if you need a lousy 600 dollars to buy booze other JUNk u dony need!!
By One
April 28, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
Y’all are too funny!!!
What have we learned so far this morning……….
Some of the folks who earn more obviously think they do so because they are better, smarter, more hard working than those who do not earn as much. (NOT!!!)
The “lower” income earners obviously do so because they are lazy, uneducated, and spend their money frivolously. (NOT!!!!)
Obviously money does not buy class (but it does buy lots of Hatorgade!!!), or half of these comments would not be posted!!!
The truth behind the “hate” is that those “over-achievers” are hurting too, and they’re mad because Dubya didn’t think of them (after they gave him their votes!).
By George Woodruff
April 28, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
We intend to put it in our money market account to make up for a tiny portion of the interest we lost due to constant FED rate cuts designed to bail out Wall Street and the crooks who made big bucks in commissions from slimy sub-prime mortgage loans to those who couldn’t afford them. What else is new? Have a good day!
By WTF??
April 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Tamika is a joke!!! But like someone said earlier, noone believes any of the crap on here, because everyone’s wonderfully rich behind the keyboard!!!
By toopster
April 28, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
We just bought a house, and bought some stuff for it with interest free financing, this $1200 rebate check will pay it off. It’s a nice little bonus and we are grateful for it.
By Bonnie The Great American
April 28, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
Strom,
In Capitalism not everyone can be wealthy of have an education. IF 100% were educated, and 100% made 150,000 a year we would have inflation rates around 45%. Capitalism creates a Caste system like they have in India— For exaple— The low income earners are basiclly the Slave class, Semi educated people are the Producing Middle class, and they Top 1% are the Elites that are running and controlling the Country. They top 1% own 99.3% of the wealth in this country (so makes sence to TAX The Hell out of them YES YES)
By jeff
April 28, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
A high risk penny stock.
By RCH
April 28, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
Tamika
“What a great day to be an American— Only in America so you get free money for not working a day in my life”
And you have all the money you need and gave $450,000 to charity.! Get off the crack. We are not speaking about monopoly money!
By Cobb Teacher
April 28, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
I was just reading some of the post on here. I would suggest some of you spend your $600 and get spelling lessons. The grammar and spelling errors are horrendous. My third graders spell better than what I am reading on here!!!
By Stacey
April 28, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
Funny you ask! By the time I fill up to go spend the check to boost the economy I won’t have anything left to spend, or better yet I won’t have enough gas to take my purchases home. I think the rebate amount is a joke. Honestly!!! Bush himself is a joke!!!
By bfolds
April 28, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Hey, I hope you have fun in Disneyworld! It’s a great place to go. Unfortunately, out money will go for much needed car repairs! I just thank God for it!! Without it, these car repairs would have to wait, and that is NOT good!
By bfolds
April 28, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Hey, I hope you have fun in Disneyworld! It’s a great place to go. Unfortunately, out money will go for much needed car repairs! I just thank God for it!! Without it, these car repairs would have to wait, and that is NOT good!
By bfolds
April 28, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Hey, I hope you have fun in Disneyworld! It’s a great place to go. Unfortunately, out money will go for much needed car repairs! I just thank God for it!! Without it, these car repairs would have to wait, and that is NOT good!
By mike
April 28, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
I’m going to take this little bit of money and buy a lawn mower. I will use it to make more money with a little extra hard work. I will someday amass an empire starting with a few hundred dollars from uncle sam. The american dream
By NICK
April 28, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
According to good ‘ol Uncle Sam, I make too much money to receive a “rebate”.
What a F++KING JOKE! The people that President Bush is trying to “help” are the same folks that have been trying to “oust” him from office for the past eight years.
Hard working people like myself, should be the ones receiving “rebate” checks, because we are the ones paying the most taxes!
60% of Americans and 100% of illegals pay NO TAXES AT ALL, EVER, but “sponge” off the hardworking, educated, responsible TAX PAYING citizens.
Just another “hand-out” to people who don’t contribute……….
By rptrcub
April 28, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Converting it into Euros, pounds sterling or even Canadian dollars.
By David
April 28, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
3G iPhone!!!!!!!
By RCH
April 28, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
RCH you must be from the Wonderful land of Canada!! learn to share and Give up some of your money like i do!! It will make you happier and less bitter.
Stop being a Bitter poophead and Spend your 600 on some Happy Funs!!
By jane
April 28, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Tamika if you gave $450,000 to charity last year then you do not qualify for this tax break. No middle class America is notselfish, greedy or lazy. They work hard for their money (so does anyone that actually works for their money). But they do not deserve to be taxed to death because they work hard. If you can give that much to charity you no longer qualify as Middle Class and need to discuss what you have knowledge of not an opinion with no factual basis.
By Buzzer
April 28, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
God Help America. Looks like most of the bloggers here have sold their sould for $600. Thats pretty cheap - still what do you expect from commie loving hate the rich folks. Seems like they hate as much as they say we hate them. They feel society has “done them wrong” - Heck, I am not getting a check, and I dont like that they are getting my money, but I would rather have what I have then mix with the likes of those uneducated people who like to be told what to think and say - Funny thing is, Hillary will have the last laugh on them as they are feeding right into her plan. She knows how much they can be bought for and it will only be a matter of time before they are back on their knees begging for more. There she will stand and one will hear her laughter as she throws them a dime and they scramble like unkempt orphans to grab a crumb -
By Kathryn
April 28, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Well, some of us actually live within our means, have no credit card debt, or any other debt for that matter, other than the house mortgage and the associated montly bills. I pay cash for everything.
I am a single parent, I have worked at the same place for 16 years, pay my taxes, raised a child by myself, with no child support, no government handouts, WIC, etc., and I have been able to purchase two homes, and get my child into a good school. I even paid cash for my vehicle.
I have a nice, comfortable 401(K), an IRA, two Mutual Funds AND money in three bank accounts. I could easily run out and blow this “rebate” money, but I much prefer to put it into savings. I don’t need a huge tv, or a fancy car. I like knowing that if anything were to happen, i.e. loss of my job, I can take care of us for at least 5 months.
I have a simple life, and I love it. I refuse to “keep up with the Joneses” and impress people I don’t know. I don’t expect anyone to give me their hard earned money. I work hard and I take care of me and mine.
Oh, and I make less than $45K year.
By Sick of RCH
April 28, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Hey RCH if you work so hard how come you spend half the morning on this post? Better go back to the spread sheet before dad gets back. You know he told you he will take your car away if you dont do some work. Lazy spoiled brat
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
I am going to Buy a rose for my Mom!!
By Gee
April 28, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
With the balance of payments deficit for this country running at record levels, the Chinese should be thanking the US government for borrowing even more money to help pay for the growth of the Chines economy.
For those who are complaining about the price of gas, just wait until inflation really hits home. The Fed has printed $1Trillion to bail out their buddies on Wall St. since October and you’re going to pay for it with inflation eating away at your income and savings.
money isn’t free, never has been, sobody has to earn it and America isn’t paying it’s way in the world. So sooner or later your standard of living will fall. It will fall to a level you can’t even comprehend today. That is unless you start producing more and live within your means, saving at least 10% of your income for the future. Read about the Weimar in Germany, it is the model for the US today.
By RCH
April 28, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Tamika
I think I will share with whom I choose to.Not with those who would steal my money at the point of a gun.(IRS)
I can’t spend that $600,your taking it!Thats the point!
By JJ
April 28, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
TAMIKA IS A TROLL. DO NOT believe ANYTHING she is posting. She shows up in all these AJC blogs, and contributes NOTHING other than VOTE FOR HILLARY……
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Jane— Sweety You only Pay INCOME TAX if you work. YOU Do not PAY INCOME take if you are making 250,000 a year on interest from your savings. Some people dont have to work for a living. I know that is hard to beleve, but yes Some people are wealthy enough to stay home and not work. WOW isnt that amazing! Now say with me “1” + “1” = 2.
By Kat
April 28, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Storm - Personal Responsibility is actually two words. Just thought you’d like to know.
By Nanny: Taking care of your kids
April 28, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Actually I guess I get one, but I am too busy taking care of the Rich peoples kids….While you earn all your money, I am walking your kids, feeding your kids, burping your kids, putting them too sleep, playing, reading and teaching your kids. When I leave they cry and i am never forgotten. Don’t forget how much you pay me to do all of this and you trust me with your kids too. Be careful of putting certain people in a class beneath you, because they might just be in your house taking care of your kids. What price are you willing to pay??????
Your Nanny, working 50+ hours a week unselfishly taking care of your kids for a small price, because that is what I love to do.
Not sure when i will be getting my check….Probably when I get finished raising your kids while you are at work achieving!!!!
By Kathryn the Frugal
April 28, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Hey Kathryn your post shows that you feel superior to everyone else here today, your pontificating on how frugal you are is great. You mention that you are a single parent, no wonder no man or woman could put up with you for more than five minutes of your telling them how wasteful they are. Its great you do alright for yourself, but when the bottom falls out, you are in for a crude, rude awakening. May you to continue to be blessed.
By mike
April 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know a better way to spend this money to make more money. I would love to hear some ideas
By Barb
April 28, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
I am hoping to buy some food and gas. I do agree it is not fair that ALL americans are not getting a rebate check.
By DICK
April 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
HOOKERS & BEER
By sick of tamika and rch
April 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
okay guys the point of this blog was to say what we were going to spend the money on!!! NOT TO HATE on each other…GROW UP!!! Be adults … you are acting like my kids bickering back and forth!!!
Back to the Point I am going to spend the money on my kids and a new Flat Screen TV for me and my husband (don’t get mad at me I can do as I please, thank you)
By Zee
April 28, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
Gas money for the next six months.
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
JJ is Judas Jane — Yes JJ i do support Hillary For president and what is wrong with that. We live ina free country and I can vote for who ever I want!!
By RCH
April 28, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Why do you think my statements are so short and to the point. You are on screen three. I am willing to spend a fraction of my time on this because I am keen on this subject.Its time for the “fair tax”.
By One
April 28, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
sick of tamika and rch, I want a plasma for the wall in my bedroom, too. But I will not be buying it with this money (just to spite Dubya), I will wait until I get another ‘lil piece of change i’m waiting for (in another month or so), then I’ll do a little shopping!
By Gee
April 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
Mike - Buy Gold. It’s at a relative low now and it will hold it’s value. In 1946 one ounce of cold bought 10 barrels of oil today it does the same. The increase you see are simply inflation. The real cost of oil and commodities remain the same. Protect what money you have.
By He-Man
April 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
I am hoping to raise an army with my $600 and defeat skeletor once and for all!!
By CINDY
April 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
BY GAS AND FOOD! THEN WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NEXT MOUNTH?
By Maconite
April 28, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
Pay my taxes.
By CINDY
April 28, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
BUY GAS AND FOOD! THEN WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NEXT MOUNTH?
By CINDY
April 28, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
BUY GAS AND FOOD! THEN WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NEXT MOUNTH?
By Crazy Diamond
April 28, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Spend most of it in booze and women. The rest I will waste.
By Charles
April 28, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
I don’t get a rebate check from the IRS. Uncle Sam (as well as Hillary and Osama) says I make too much money and should pay even more. I guess working 16 hours a day shouldn’t be rewarded because I’m being selfish. There’s alot of welfare mommas having babies with multiple fathers who need my hard-earned money. There’s illegal aliens needing their free healthcare at our hospitals that need it, too. I guess I’m just an evil Republican who needs to learn to accept we live in an unfair society. Karl Marx would be SO proud!
By Willie
April 28, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
I think you all need to go back to work and spend your $600 dollars on food supplies for the Future economic collapse that will be here soon. The coming war with Iran will drive Oil over $300 a barrel
By Kathryn
April 28, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Kathryn the Frugal Sounds to me like you are extremely jealous of my financial situation.
This “rebate” check probably won’t even pay the interest on your credit cards that you maxxed out at Christmas……you probably live paycheck to paycheck, spending money you don’t have to impress people you don’t know………How much does it cost to fill up your Escalade? Is your mortage, first and second, killing you?
Don’t be jealous so early in the day, it’s not good for the soul….
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
I think I will spend my $600 on the cure for foot and mouth disease. This one is for the children. It time we all get together and save America from GREED!!
By Danielle
April 28, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
I need a new Van for my family and have not much for a down payment. Will use the money to go towards a down payment.
Thx
By Mike From Australia
April 28, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
Wow — This is an intresting blog!! A country in decline.
By Its prom time
April 28, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
I used to make about 78 g’s a year but then lost my job, I am now at 40 and its tough. I was lucky and able to save some money. You know the government loves it when people get laid off, they get the extra 10 % penalty on your retirement you have to use to live on. Then after 6 or 8 months you get a new job and they clean up. My refund goes to the visa bill and two of my boys are going to prom. Ouch
By Kate
April 28, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Put it towards going to Italy this Fall! :-)
By A Taylor
April 28, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Put it back in my bank account where it came from.
By ed
April 28, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Kathryn,
You have worked somewhere for 16 years and still make under 45k. Really moving up in the world aren’t you?
By don't ask
April 28, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
two words: Metropolitan Parkway.
By DeLarla
April 28, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
I am going to buy that new Rabbit feet underwear from victoria’s secret and get some extra oranic herbal tanpoons.
Great Love you all!! So very Much
By Charles get a life
April 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
charles thank you for supporting illegal aliens …LOL…shut up!!! Get a life, your full of yourself…they definately don’t need your money, they work hard enough to get what they have…unfortunaley they can’t get healthcare b/c of their illegal status…but they are thankful that they can even get seen by a doctor in this county b/c they probably would have been left on the streets in their country…so you are helping a great cause…SO THANKS FOR YOU CONTRIBUTION!!!!
By Rebecca - Hey Cobb Teacher
April 28, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
**Maybe you need some of those grammar lessons! Posts instead of Post would probably correct, don’t you think? Sorry, didn’t mean to shatter your glass house. I just thank you for the great laugh!
By Rebecca - Hey Cobb Teacher
April 28, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Maybe you need some of those grammar lessons! Posts instead of Post would probably correct, don’t you think? Sorry, didn’t mean to shatter your glass house. I just thank you for the great laugh!
By Rebecca - Hey Cobb Teacher
April 28, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Maybe you need some of those grammar lessons! Posts instead of Post would probably correct, don’t you think? Sorry, didn’t mean to shatter your glass house. I just thank you for the great laugh!
By Kim
April 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Stop being afraid of Illegals — they are fine and will be great Americans in the Future. They do contribute an awful lot to our wonderful Country. I say Welcome to America Donkey Hote~!!!
By kathryn the frudgal
April 28, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Hmmm 1970 VW that I just rebuilt the engine myself and a 2005 accord my wife drives. One house, one mortgage and I have not taken a vacation of any kind in three years. I hang my cloths out to dry and raise Chickens to sell the eggs. The nearest Jones to me are a half a mile away and he is a state trooper. Ya I live the high life, do you have any Grey Poupon. You are lucky and I am happy for you still.
By Paula
April 28, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I am hoping to get a head start on Christmas Shopping this year!
By Elsie
April 28, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Hardcore Porn
By Ron Mexico
April 28, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Wow, you all are kurazy…helps me pass the time here…
What happened to the funny comments from the start of this thing…i was laughing my a** off
I plan to buy a new identity and hide from the creditors… I am no longer employed and this money will help me find a new life..
God bless Ya’ll
By Barbados Bob
April 28, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Heading to Barbados to Drink Rum for a week and stay DRUNK!!!
Rum will make me Dumb!!
By Stimulated
April 28, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
I’ve already stimulated the economy by buying new kitchen applicances…now I might have some of the money to pay for them.
By Kathryn
April 28, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Ed I’m not trying to move up in the world. I’m quite happy where I am, with what I have, thank you.
No debt = no stress.
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Much of the proplem here is that people are spending their money on Absolute JUNK— BOB There are poor and dying kids in this world and all you care about is Being DrunK? Take that 600 dollars and help your fellow man!! You cannot be a Christian if you are Drunk!!
By Kyra
April 28, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
I will be debt free!!
By Bertha
April 28, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
I am buying Gotchies!!
By Larry
April 28, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
I am $57,000 in credit card debt. That $600 wont do any good for me. i hope the Govt passes out more money in the future.
By Dipset
April 28, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Buy MAD CRACK and have a CRACK PARTY and invite the clintons
By Dipset
April 28, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Buy MAD CRACK and have a CRACK PARTY and invite the Clintons as the guest of honor
By ThirdWheel
April 28, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
It’s going into my bank account to sit until I need it…. Ed I agree with you 16 years is too long to be in one position making under 45K… that is nothing to brag about unless she is a teacher…
By Gary Estes
April 28, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Pay tax
By Sarah
April 28, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
No rebate for me— I guess I am filthy rich for making $77,000 a year. What a joke! Have fun Lazy Asses!!
By Toni
April 28, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
NON NA
By jane
April 28, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Tamaka - Living off of $250,000 interest from your savings a year is great if you can do it most of us can’t. Being inpertinent about your good fortune is rude in extremes. From what I read: The amount of your tax rebate will be based on your 2007 federal income tax return’s adjusted gross income (AGI), which is not just your annual salary. Your AGI includes all income sources including wages, salaries, tips, interest, alimony paid to you, and dividends, offset by any specific business, or capital gains or losses - but it does not include the personal exemption, or any standard or itemized deductions. You are entitled to receive the full rebate amount unless your adjusted gross income exceeds a certain threshold, in which case you will either receive a reduced rebate or be entirely excluded from receiving one at all if your income is simply too high. However, the economic stimulus package is intended to cover many people and nearly 130 million Americans are expected to qualify for at least part or all of their entitled tax rebate check.
So if your annual interest earned on the savings you have is $250,000 because you are wealthy enough not to have to work - why would you even want this stimulus amount? As you are stating so blatently you are SOOOO much better than the rest of us.
By trashy gul
April 28, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
My car ran outta gas right as i pulled into the gas station, how about I was not alone, there were three others who also ran out of gas, is that a sign of the times or what?
By ajc reader
April 28, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
Sarah get with the program. The rebate phases out at $75K, so if your AGI was $77K you should still get $500!
By Mrs. Warren
April 28, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
We’re going to use the money to pay off my braces. Yes, I’m 27 with braces.. totally worth every penny. We’ve done enough spending in the last year, bought 2 cars, a house, furniture, appliances and lots of other stuff. We’re being smart with this rebate. We took a vacation with our tax refund this year.
I think one of the reasons we’re in a recession is because of the credit card debt that we all have gotten ourselves into. We have all realized that we would rather be debt free and have stopped “spending” and started paying off. I think the government is naive in thinking people will actually go out and blow the money. Maybe some people with but most of us will be smart and payoff or save.
By AC
April 28, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
I always wonder why AJC does these. In the end all you ever really see is how rude, crude, nasty and condescending people have become. But to answer the question…
I’ll save it…if I get it.
By trashy gul
April 28, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
I am gonna get a chemistry set from the Walmart and research a cure for herpes
By Patrick
April 28, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
I am pregnant and having a baby in a month. I will be spending all my money on Diapers
By GwinnCoMom
April 28, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
Help me understand why making under $75K is being considered as lazy??? Some of the hardest working individuals fall in that category, and many of them are doing jobs that provide us all with certain levels of comfort and security to enjoy our lives no matter how much money we make. The next time you want to label someone in that tax bracket as being lazy, you better hope that you never need one of them: police, firefighter, nurse, EMT, etc..Need I go on?!?!
By Tamburella
April 28, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Let’s see … I can’t decide! A new house? A new car? Decisions, decisions.
By Roland
April 28, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
I am going to donate my $600 to terd research so help make people smarter!!
Tamika WTF??????
By Bruce Gordon
April 28, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
I have personally written President Bush to thank him so much for the tax rebate and to let him know that I will immediately be sending my $600 to the Democratic Party.
By One
April 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
I always wonder why AJC does these. In the end all you ever really see is how rude, crude, nasty and condescending people have become.
That’s exactly why the AJC does it, to promote/spark hate, anger and seperation!!! Way to go AJC!! Which is why I will never buy this crap of a paper, NEVER!!!!
By lovelyliz
April 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Gas, Food, Prescription Medicine
After that, what’s left?
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
I am so tired of rich people telling poor people how hard they work and how lazy and dumb poor people are. Hey rich people — you can thank the poor people for being rich because you stole all their money!! If I want to smoke cigareets then i can if i want too!!
By trashy gul
April 28, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
OH AC! WAH WAH WAH lighten up!!!!
By Dave Ramsey Fanatic
April 28, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Let’s see here … Married filing jointly + 1 child = $1500 tax “rebate” from Uncle Sam. Since we just paid $2200 in federal income taxes, the “rebate” does not even cover our tax liability. We will still be $700 in the hole after our “rebate” arrives.
Nevertheless, we will joyfully tithe 10% to charity as a reminder that Jesus (NOT the government) owns it all. The remaining 90% will promptly be deposited into our money market emergency fund.
Check out www.daveramsey.com or www.crown.org for more info on how to be a wise steward of your finances. These websites have helped my family tremendously.
Oh, and Kathryn, way to go! Your original post was truly inspirational. I think it is awesome how you have been able to find success in your personal finances. It’s not what you make that matters … it’s what you do with it that really counts!
Peace to all you brothers and sisters.
By lovelyliz
April 28, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Either that or put the $$$ in the bank for when the government’s credit card bill (a.k.a. all this deficit spending) comes due and they ask for all of it back.
By Jimmy Cartier
April 28, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
I will be using my $600 to get my head examined for mental retardation.
By No Fool
April 28, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
Paying off the final portion of American Express. I’m on the path to becoming debt free and this is the first step..Had over $7k on it. When tax refund came, sent all $5k from federal to AMEX. Now that the $1800 is coming will send $1500 to them. Only a few hundred remaining and I’m done.
Then I’ll tackle Visa over the next months.
I’m sick of living like most Americans.
I feel like “a change is gonna come”!
By Sippie
April 28, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
I will be buying a new cat
By jrzoma
April 28, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Some of the money for bills and some will go to plane ticket for Buffalo NY….parents 50th wedding anniversary and presents for them….
By Mr. Man
April 28, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Going to get that Playstation 3 or I might just buy some socks, paper towels and butter knives!
By JS
April 28, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Use the borrowed Chinese money to pay off debt built up after purchasing Chinese goods so that I can afford to buy more goods from China. It’s the Demopublican wave of the future!
By DiDe
April 28, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
I am going to accept my REPUBLICAN PROPAGANDA so-called rebate check and save it for the next rainy day, which economically speaking is just a thunderclap away. I think our government is foolish to have approved such a silly expense, but I cannot afford to turn it down.
By gagirl
April 28, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
wow ‘Tamika’ (below) you are an idiot. Congrats - no one owes you anything. if you want to make more money find a way to better yourself, work harder, and get a better job. I only make 35,000 a year so you can’t call me a rich snob looking down on you. Did you ever think that alot of people that aren’t getting returns are hard working people that have worked their butts off to get where they are? Most of them had to pay money to the government. I am happy to be getting any money at all. Just be happy you get anything. ONCE AGAIN NO ONE OWES YOU ANYTHING! Oh and Hillary’s tax increase will definately make it so you have more money - HA!
My money is going straight into savings.
By gagirl
April 28, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
wow ‘Tamika’ (above) you are an idiot. Congrats - no one owes you anything. if you want to make more money find a way to better yourself, work harder, and get a better job. I only make 35,000 a year so you can’t call me a rich snob looking down on you. Did you ever think that alot of people that aren’t getting returns are hard working people that have worked their butts off to get where they are? Most of them had to pay money to the government. I am happy to be getting any money at all. Just be happy you get anything. ONCE AGAIN NO ONE OWES YOU ANYTHING! Oh and Hillary’s tax increase will definately make it so you have more money - HA!
My money is going straight into savings.
By Tom
April 28, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
I’m buyin’ me some rice and some sex toys.
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By Renita
April 28, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Buy a tank of gas!!!!!!!!!!
By link
April 28, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this
I won’t be getting one. So all you low-class mindless idiots can thank those of us hard-working people who get taxed to death for your free money. Enjoy your booze and lottery tickets.
And quit your complaining about gas prices!!! It’s waayyyyyy beyond it’s expiration date. Buy a smaller car and move closer to work, you whiners
By ML
April 28, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Pay my taxes!
By Emma
April 28, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
I have to use my federal tax rebate to pay my state income tax bill.
By Markie
April 28, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
I amu sing my $600 for surgery on my butt hole to be made bigger so i can poop faster.
By shanaynay
April 28, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
I’m just kicking myself that I didn’t have more kids!
By Lori
April 28, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
I am hoping to put it towards a Jet Ski.
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Well — I am ver exite to be geting my $4200 rebate check. I got mine Today so Macies Here I comin!! An I hope Budweiser has increased production this week.
Shout out to my girl Barney Levitan!! I love you Girl
By Hillary
April 28, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
If we were getting one, I’d let Bill use it any way he wants, as long as he promises no more sneaky-deaky.
By No Fool
April 28, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
link
I guess I’m a “low class” $78K annual “mindless idiot” then.. I apoligize for you having to work so hard so that I can purchase more “booze and lottery tickets”.
I bet you never stopped to think that us “idiots” have homes that we may own and may not be able to SELL to relocate closer to our jobs?? And what the h3ll good is it if I work in N.Fulton County and my wife works in S.Fulton or Douglas County?
You sound a bit out of touch dontchathink??..
“ELITIST”!!
By WTF?!
April 28, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
What’s more amazing than the ignorant comments, are the disguised ignorant comments. We know these aren’t real, stop making yourself look even more ignorant than you already are!!! He!!, there’s just as many b******* children on the trashy trailer parks (white) as there are in the projects (black)!!! HA!
By HMS
April 28, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
Why these rebates?? Why Not INCOME TAx cuts. The Govt. steals 50% of our Money. Do you all Realize we work from January to June JUST, I REPEAT JUST, I REPEAT JUST, to PAY OUR TAX BILL!!
We work HALF A YEAR for Money that is not ours to keep!! That is Modern Day Slavery!!
By Tameka is fake
April 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
All you people who are responding to “tameka” are ridiculous. She’s not real. She’s just saying stuff to get you all in a huff…and obviously its working!
By Elizabeth
April 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I know exactly what I’m doing with my rebate check !! I’m giving it right back to the U.S.Government to pay my 2007 Fed. taxes. Stimulus? Ha. I earned in the mid 20k’s this year, live in a mobile home that costs me $1500 a month, add a car, gas and food and I’m in the hole most months. Entertainment? That will be writing the check to pay the check to the IRS. It’s a comedic American tragedy.
By Infidel
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey morons, you only have to hit the post button once!!!
By Infidel
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey morons, you only have to hit the post button once!!!
By Infidel
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey morons, you only have to hit the post button once!!!
By Infidel
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey morons, you only have to hit the post button once!!!
By Infidel
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey morons, you only have to hit the post button once!!!
By Ken
April 28, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
“To have is better than not to have”… Albert Einstein 1987
By Jim
April 28, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
FAIRTAX.ORG
Help save America!!!!!!!!
By pirate
April 28, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
I’m going to buy a ton of long-grain rice and then sell it to chinese restaurants in 2 months when there’s a shortage! HAHAHA!
By HMS
April 28, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Ummmmm Ken Albert Einstein died in 1955.
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
I am going to buy me tons of Grits and Cook them then stuff my Bra. Then I am going out dancing!!!
By Valerie O.
April 28, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
I’m going to buy a motorcycle (super pocket bike)… a 2.25 liter tank, that gets 48 miles to the gallon; the bike costs $649 and is highway legal for anyone interested in saving $$$$$!
By Ken
April 28, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
“The Bare necessities are those that we need to live on”… John F. Kennedy 1976
By ZZ
April 28, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
The rebate is nice and all but its only an advance on your 2008 tax returns… meaning ill wont get that money next year which sucks
By Bill
April 28, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Im giving my rebate ck to uncle sam well not giving it hes taking it.
By Ken
April 28, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
“Remember, Only You can prevent Forest Fires”… Smokey the Bear 1982
By Tiny
April 28, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
Tamika has’nt taken her meds in over 5 months
By Tamika
April 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Tiny I ain’t needin any meds Girlfriend. I am just fine drinking my Dewars Scotch.
By Dude
April 28, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Given’ it right back to the IRS. Nothing is free.
By Voice
April 28, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
I’m an idiot……Ken 2008.
By Katrinka YA YA
April 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
I Will Buy New Suit For My Wedding.
By Thomas
April 28, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Well If we buy gas— Money goes to Saudia Arabia, Shop at Wal- Mart goes to China. I would rather burn my money!
By Gas guy
April 28, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
Buy your gas from BP (British Petroleum.
By Not participating
April 28, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
This is a shell game. People should realize that the creation of money is the cause for inflation. Food and gas prices AND stock prices are all going up, have you noticed? Industry, reflected by the stock market, is not healthy, because stock prices are not even keeping pace with the devaluation of the dollar to the Euro and most currencies. Helping out the individual with a little cash is a complete joke. This is more of a vote buying scam common in developing countries that was perpetrated by a do nothing Congress that won’t make hard decision to make positive change. Of course the president has encouraged it all … been the root cause … and all of us will be hurt for a long time. This is not a solution but the biggest joke of the year.
By JT
April 28, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
1st. I’m gonna buy one of the 7,000 homes for sale at auction this week.
2nd. I’m gonna install sidewalks in every $120 K - $800 K community throughout S. DeKalb County.
3rd. I’m gonna buy 300- 600 value fries from Wendy’s.
By dandydawg
April 28, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
My TV just blew up. So, you know what I will be buying!
By rob
April 28, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
We’re going to cash our $1,200 check and use it towards our spending money for our trip to Greece next month.
By newsman
April 28, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Buy American! How? 1. Walmart. No. Money to China. 2. New Car. No. Money to Japan. 3. Landscape my yard. No. Money to Mexico. Guess the only way to spend the money and keep it here in the U.S. is to go to a garage sale.
By Mike
April 28, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
I won’t buy anything with it that I wouldn’t have bought anyway if I weren’t getting it, so there doesn’t seem to be much point in it as far as helping the economy is concerned.
By Jen
April 28, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
It is going to pay off my Spring Break trip…
By WTF
April 28, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
You all are so stupid, this money will not be deducted from your taxes next year!!!! They can’t do that, because they will not be guaranteed that every person who filed this year will HAVE TO file next year!!!! Don’t be morons just because you’re not getting anything!!!! You only have the president you voted for to thank for this!!!!! Now, I’m going to spend my money om something the gubment can’t tax…………hehehehehehe, bet you can’t guess what that is! And yes, the gubment is trying to win us over, but guess what, I still despise the whole lot, while I’m spending my oney in a way they won’t benefit!!!
By trashy gul
April 28, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
This blog is funny
By Aimee
April 28, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
I am going to use my money to catch up on bills. I got behind after a bad car wreck that totaled my paid for car. So I am back to car payments. The rest I will save.
By AJ
April 28, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Straight to Savings for our new house.
By RedPill
April 28, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
Since the dollar is being devalued and will soon be mere toilet paper, I’m going to use my “stimulus” check to purchase some 1/10oz gold and 1oz silver coins. I also plan to stock up on some storable food before the prices inflate to a level I will not be able to afford.
By Puddy
April 28, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
i owe irs $2500, so it will go towards that. i think i’m getting $900.
By Denise
April 28, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
I’m buying my fiance James a ring, then were going to get married at the court house because we can’t afford to have a real wedding yet.
By EJ
April 29, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this
I must say since major brain surgery in “94” which led me from full time employment to medical disability, it has been mighty rough but the Lord has provided and this money will be used to buy food, clothing and pay on drug store bill, I can’t look at this in a joking matter because however the government is sending it, I for one am truly grateful. I didn’t know what it meant to go from a salaried income down to zero and then a yr later ssdisability. I say again thanks for rebate, over the years much taxes have been paid through me. Looking for check soon!
By tim
April 29, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
By Mike From Australia Wow — This is an intresting blog!! A country in decline
What is the Chinese currency trading at against the dollar? If you think the euro or british sterling is good; you haven’t seen real buying power. A food shortage in other parts of the world? Not for long. They will buy our capacity.
By tim
April 29, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
1 Chinese yuan = 0.143166 U.S. Dollars
By Olive Oyl
April 29, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
Seeings how so many of you are going to fist fill up your gas tanks, Bush and his oil company buds are going to be the first to profit from this gift. If everybody in this country would pick a day to call in “empty” to work it might instigate a change to the economy that would make a difference. Not sure what that difference would be, but it sure would hit business hard if they had no workers!
By Arthur
April 30, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
ugh I have to pay bills.