Comments on: The Great Economic Stimulus Rebate Debate

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:00:38 +0000

Sorry. I didn’t answer your question. I think you should save it for a rainy day. With how things are going with the economy, you might need some extra funding later. If not a concern, then use it to pay off any debt—pay debt off. It’s nothing like being debt-free only having to pay basic utilities, food, insurance, etc.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:51:00 +0000

I did not receive the amount I was expecting. I am happy to be receiving this extra money. My plan was to put it into my savings along with my tax refund I had saved since January. ON MY SOAPBOX: I am a bit upset though. My money will not be used as disposable income. Instead, it’s going out to pay the for THE INCREASING COST OF GAS, AND FOOD, and bills. I have receiveD a letter from the electric company increasing cost by 10 to 15%. There is an fee now to have city to pick up bags of leaves from my yard, a new sewer fee has been added for city residents, and my insurance has increased because of the new PIP requiredment. I don’t understand how the government thinks the little money given would anything. It’s straight from my hands directly into their hands (bills), gas, and food. I hear people are stealing gas from cars. You would think to judge them, however, people are going to do what ever they can to survive. You see it on the news how some people are suffering financially. The government needs to do something!

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By: Ginny

Ginny — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:51:22 +0000

We are not in a situation financially to take a vacation at this point. To be honest, if we were I think I’d take it. You have to also live your life, otherwise saving money & being debt free won’t mean much.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:45:44 +0000

I’d say whatever would make both of you happier. Your family has been through alot this year, take the vacation. Also, since you’ve had to be frugal all year because of circumstances and having to pay taxes, I think both of you need the time off and time away to feel less stressed and enjoy yourselves. There will be time to be frugal and save up for emergencies when you come back from vacation. I’d say go for it…how often do you get the chance, and money all a once to splurge? For the good of the family and your husband, as well as special time together, you need to go relax somewhere…don’t even think of being frugal while you’re gone, either! Just have fun.

By: sara - pensioncomparison.com

sara - pensioncomparison.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:58:16 +0000

Could you not have an inexpensive vacation, like camping and then still top up the emergency fund?