What are you going to do with your economic "stimulus" (Tax Rebate)?

[npincus]

I'm curious what people will be doing w/their checks... the price of food, gas, and everything it seems has skyrocketed in only the past few weeks. I was going to use the rebate for a small home improvement; now i think it's going in the bank.

Direct deposit rebates start today, checks to follow.

What are your stimulating plans for your stimulus?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Several things

One is to save it. Yeah, save it.

Another is to donate to Democratic candidates for Congress, starting with Dennis Kucinich.

[taterguy]

2. Spend a week at the beach

Sorry

[anniebelle]

3. Giving ours to the local animal shelter.

We've had so many "owner-relinquished" pets arrive at our shelter because of home foreclosures, the shelters are busting at the seams. I see several shelters across the country are suffering the same problem. We are both retired, so our gasoline needs are small. We drive to the market twice a month which is about a 50 mile round trip for us. We also have our own garden so we are able to can food for the winter months. I truly don't see how families with kids are affording their groceries right now. We are also vegetarians so that cuts way down on our food costs, but I see people in my market who are trying to decide between fresh fruits and vegetables and peanut butter and maybe an ice cream treat. It's so sad to see our country headed this way, for no GOOD reason.

[Ecumenist]

4. Giving it to the local food closet...

[MichellesBFF]

7. On my car

Set of summer tires and 1/3 rd of the 50,000 mile service I just had done. Oh, and now it costs over $50 to fill up. (Mini Cooper) At least he gets decent mileage.

[4dsc]

5. Hopefully double it at the local casino!

Then I'll have twice as much to spend at local businesses..

[Solly Mack]

6. Well, I was going to use it on a trip to Ireland

but that won't be happening now...so it'll just sit in the bank.

[Old Vet]

8. Stimulus Check...

Bills, Bills Bills.................

[lse7581011]

9. Buy Heating Oil

for next winter

[LiberalFighter]

10. Nothing that I would ordinarily do. Would pretend I didn't get it.

That way whatever I buy is because I either need it or is part of my plan.

There was a period where I was trying to spend money but didn't find much of anything I really needed. In my situation I can splurge once in a while but don't see the need.

[Snarkturian Clone]

11. Will pay for a fraction of my new roof. NT

[harun]

17. Hopefully it will pay for a fraction of a new gas furnace for me, the old

one was really inefficient and costing too much $$$.

[Snarkturian Clone]

22. Yeah I gotta do that one too.. the one I have is like 45-50 yrs old

probably throwing carbon monoxide about. Just the usual when dealing with a 195 yr old house.

[MadinMo]

12. Paying off Discover card bill.

Not going to be too stimulating for anyone but me, I guess. I'll be glad to get the thing paid off. Evil evil evil card.

[flvegan]

13. Going towards insulating my attic.

The rebate will help pay for itself over the summer (a/c bill, Florida) during which time I'll put the monthly savings in the bank. I'll be saving money, lessening my reliance on electricity, employing a local tradesman and aiding in the comfort of my family and rescue pups.

[Doityourself]

14. I'm not included in the giving...I'm excluded from the festivities

[distantearlywarning]

15. Use it to build a fence in our backyard.

And buy cat-proofing for the top of the fence so that our kittens can go outside safely. Basically we're using evil Bush's bribe to do a little something good in the world (improve the quality of our pets' lives).

[mrigirl]

16. My stimulus check? Well, it's a toss up-

living in Mass right now really sucks and everything is so damned expensive here ( and I know -probably everywhere else too). I'm tempted to keep it as emergency money the weeks I don't get any overtime to make ends meet.

Or we could finally finish our addition. We need $500 for our electrician and about 700-800 to finish the staircase to get our final inspection. This addition has taken me and my husband 3 and 1/2 yrs to complete. He built it himself and saved us almost $75,000 in labor and supplies. Our house now is twice the size of my old Gram and Gramp's little one bedroom. I wish they were alive today to see what we've done. At least when my Gram passed she knew we were buying it. So most of my money will probably go to the local Home Depot and my electrician.

[sinkingfeeling]

18. That's easy. Nothing. I don't get one.

[RockaFowler]

19. Here's from the Palm Beach Post

What can you buy with $1,200?

President Bush is betting that the stimulus checks will pump life into the economy. A sampling of how far $1,200, the amount a married couple may receive, will go:


Four monthly payments on a $15,000, five-year, 9 percent auto loan.


Nine hours of in-state tuition at the University of Florida, excluding books.


12 fill-ups for a 1999 Ford Expedition.


Almost two-thirds of a 52inch Sony Bravia XBR flat-panel TV.


One month's rent on an average two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in a large Palm Beach County apartment complex (plus one month's bill for basic cable).


Forty-three shares of Wendy's International Inc., or 176 shares of Triarc Cos., the company buying Wendy's, as of Friday.


1,200 Lotto tickets.


Sources: Bankrate.com, University of Florida, Best Buy, RealFacts first-quarter rental market

[Javaman]

20. Invest in euros. nt

[dawgman]

21. Build a fence in the back yard

and put the rest into my daughter's 529 college savings account.

[tammywammy]

23. I'm buying a new duvet for my bed

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=113353&RN=27



and a new carpet for my living room and the rest goes towards my trip to Austin for the Democratic Convention in June.

[npincus]

26. very pretty duvet!

For a carpet, might I recommend eBay! I bought (2) handmade, semi-antique, 100% wool persian rugs on eBay- one of them actually cost one dollar more than the FedEx shipping (rug: $46, fedEx: $45). They've got thousands, some really beautiful, great savings!

Are you a delegate?

[tammywammy]

28. I'm going to go to Home Depot and pick up carpet for the living room rug

I just want something plain beige. But, I'll check Ebay for the two rugs for the bedroom.

Not a delegate, but I'm volunteering since a fellow DUer is letting me stay with her. :)

[TCJ70]

24. Use it finish off what I've been putting away for a new comp. n/t

[truebrit71]

25. Finish paying off 2006 taxes....mine will be gone before I even get a chance to see it...

...One less bill to pay every month...now to get started on paying for my 2007 taxes...

:eyes:

Carrot on a stick anyone?

[LSK]

27. buy a new computer

Should do wonders for someone else's economy who builds it.

[Dogtown]

29. Purchase canned goods

and shotgun shells.


Borrowed from one of the "Gremlin" films...

[cynatnite]

30. Half is staying in the bank...rest of it is going to a few bills n/t

[limit18]

31. Stick it in the bank

[Toucano]

32. Most of it is going to the oil companies.

Take the money from the treasury and give it to your oil company buddies!

A brilliant plan.

But Republicans are adamantly opposed to redistribution of wealth.

[leftynyc]

33. The only economy I'll be stimulating

is Greece's. Because the dollar is in the shithouse, I'll need the extra cash.

[Squatch]

34. Buy something made in Mexico.

They could use a little boost down there.

[Liberal_in_LA]

35. kick!

[abq e streeter]

36. Thank you pres. Bush! I will be able to pay off 1/50th of my medical bills!

unfortunately not kidding about the bills...

[Raven]

37. It is going in the bank. Maybe under the mattress...I will not shop

with this money. We have to send a message that we will not be conned into bankruptcy!

[TheCentepedeShoes]

38. Buying some much needed

LR furniture. A sofa and chair with ottoman. Keeping the old cocktail and end tables. Spending as little as possible (dog). Also new lamps. And an area rug from Home Depot (dog).

[NMDemDist2]

41. may I suggest checking out these folks for furniture? made in USA and

I LOVE the chair I got from them. and with a dog, it's great to be able to take off the covers and wash them (or replace them as needed)

http://www.homereserve.com/index.cfm?snav=HR

edit to add my thread on putting it together

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=287x5784

[DemReadingDU]

39. I'm considering donating to the community food bank

With more & more people out of jobs, they are going to need food to eat.

[NMDemDist2]

40. buying out my cell phone contract, then stashing the rest n/t

[hack89]

42. Christmas presents. nt

[iamthebandfanman]

43. paying off my debt :) n/t

[otohara]

44. New Brace

my ankle is collapsing -

[Auggie]

45. Paying estimated 2008 taxes

:cry: