Got my tax stimulus money Options

[spikedup]

Does it really make a difference when you receive the money as long as you receive it?

It's only a small amount of money, not going to change anybodies life. If you really need it this month chances are you will really need it next month and the month after and so on.

Troll!

Just kidding. Someone called me a troll when I said people here are impatient.

[Googie]

[nyrfann]

Does it really make a difference when you receive the money as long as you receive it?

It's only a small amount of money, not going to change anybodies life. If you really need it this month chances are you will really need it next month and the month after and so on.

Troll!

Just kidding. Someone called me a troll when I said people here are impatient.

I'm not trying to downplay the rebate and I am certainly no troll but I'm just surprised that people are so upset they have not gotten it yet, it's coming. And if you are needing that badly you have mich bigger problems then waiting for a small rebate check.

Sorry people are not going to like I say that but it's true.

I don't even know when mine is coming, when it does great, free money.

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 04:22 PM

[melikey]

Does it really make a difference when you receive the money as long as you receive it?

It's only a small amount of money, not going to change anybodies life. If you really need it this month chances are you will really need it next month and the month after and so on.

Troll!

Just kidding. Someone called me a troll when I said people here are impatient.

I'm not trying to downplay the rebate and I am certainly no troll but I'm just surprised that people are so upset they have not gotten it yet, it's coming. And if you are needing that badly you have mich bigger problems then waiting for a small rebate check.

Sorry people are not going to like I say that but it's true.

I don't even know when mine is coming, when it does great, free money.

There are people here who need the money badly and yes, more than likely they do have bigger problems. However, the fact of the matter is..... Every little bit help, so some people may be anxious to get a little relief... albeit temporary, but still relief. Nothing wrong with that, besides what's small potatoes to you may be huge for someone else.

[nyrfann]

Does it really make a difference when you receive the money as long as you receive it?

It's only a small amount of money, not going to change anybodies life. If you really need it this month chances are you will really need it next month and the month after and so on.

Troll!

Just kidding. Someone called me a troll when I said people here are impatient.

I'm not trying to downplay the rebate and I am certainly no troll but I'm just surprised that people are so upset they have not gotten it yet, it's coming. And if you are needing that badly you have mich bigger problems then waiting for a small rebate check.

Sorry people are not going to like I say that but it's true.

I don't even know when mine is coming, when it does great, free money.

There are people here who need the money badly and yes, more than likely they do have bigger problems. However, the fact of the matter is..... Every little bit help, so some people may be anxious to get a little relief... albeit temporary, but still relief. Nothing wrong with that, besides what's small potatoes to you may be huge for someone else.

All I am trying to say is that if you "need" it now you will need it a month for now, it's coming, don't worry. $300-$1800 is not changing anybodies life or financial position, if you have problems they will still be there after the rebate.

People just seem so bothered it not there now. Getting in now because you "need it" will not make your problems go away.

Sorry most are not going to like my opinion but it's the truth.

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 04:36 PM

[ClarkeCO]

Also, due to the original schedule you were not supposed to get it for another 2-3 days, So now that you know its coming earlier you are losing it?

[game_on]

Sorry most are not going to like my opinion but it's the truth.

Actually, I agree with you 100%. Sure, who would not enjoy some extra money, especially when it comes from Uncle Sam. I'm planning on putting approx 90% of my rebate when and if it comes into my ever growing emergency fund.

[melikey]

Sorry most are not going to like my opinion but it's the truth.

I don't care when I get mine either. But who are we to tell other people they should not be anxious??? That's their business. They are here speculating or asking questions because they are anxious, either you can answer the questions or you can't, but you can't tell people they should view their situation through your eyes or they should feel the same as you.

[Durnit]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

[nyrfann]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

If it changes your life on lets say Friday(not referring to you, just using an example) it's will change you life 4 Friday from now.

And sorry no way up to $1800 is changing anybodies life at least not permanently.


This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:13 PM

[melikey]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

I don't need the money or care about when I get it, but I am going to Europe in 10 days. It would sure be nice to have an extra $1800 before I go!

[melikey]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

If it changed your life on lets say Friday(not referring to you, just using an example) it's will change you life 4 Friday from now.

And sorry no way up to $1800 is changing anybodies life!

??? What???

And just how do you discern that?

[nyrfann]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

I don't need the money or care about when I get it, but I am going to Europe in 10 days. It would sure be nice to have an extra $1800 before I go!

Have you not learned yet, cash is sub-prime .

[melikey]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

[nyrfann]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

If it changed your life on lets say Friday(not referring to you, just using an example) it's will change you life 4 Friday from now.

And sorry no way up to $1800 is changing anybodies life!

??? What???

And just how do you discern that?

Discern what, that $1800 is going to change someones life?

Cause it's just not going to! Have you noticed today's gas prices, grocery prices etc. $1800 is a band aid for a short period of time, it''s FAR from a life changer.

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:19 PM

[nyrfann]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

[melikey]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

If it changed your life on lets say Friday(not referring to you, just using an example) it's will change you life 4 Friday from now.

And sorry no way up to $1800 is changing anybodies life!

??? What???

And just how do you discern that?

Discern what, that $1800 is going to change someones life?

Cause it's just not going to! Have you noticed today's gas prices, grocery prices etc. $1800 is a band aid for a short period of time.

I can think back about 20 years ago when even $100 would have changed my life!! I literally had nothing to eat even though I was working. Waiting for that $100 an extra 4 weeks would have been brutal. But I always could have come a knockin' at your door right?

[melikey]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

[nyrfann]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

No, but at least you have the security by spending on a c/c.

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:25 PM

[nyrfann]

I'm not in any ruch to get mine, although it should be Friday. However there are some here that 300-1800 WOULD change their lives. Yes maybe they will have the same problems later on but why can't they express their hurry to get it? Everyone here doesn't make a lot, or have a spouse that can cover them when they're down and out, some of us here are at or below poverty level. There are also some here that make 148K that are strapped for cash. No one here knows the others situation so if someone needs their cash they need it. For those that will get it when you get it fine, I know there are some here that would buy a pair of shoes for $1800 but there are others that will take that same $1800 and buy groceries, pay tuition, or send their kid to that summer camp that they've promised but really wasn't sure how they were going to do it.
Sorry if it's long winded it just irritates me that because something isn't important to some they feel it shouldn't be important to others either.

If it changed your life on lets say Friday(not referring to you, just using an example) it's will change you life 4 Friday from now.

And sorry no way up to $1800 is changing anybodies life!

??? What???

And just how do you discern that?

Discern what, that $1800 is going to change someones life?

Cause it's just not going to! Have you noticed today's gas prices, grocery prices etc. $1800 is a band aid for a short period of time.

I can think back about 20 years ago when even $100 would have changed my life!! I literally had nothing to eat even though I was working. Waiting for that $100 an extra 4 weeks would have been brutal. But I always could have come a knockin' at your door right?

So the $100 comes, corrects your life for a week or 2, what happens 4 weeks later? Same position, no life change.

So while the band aid helps for a period it does not change your life.

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:29 PM

[melikey]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

No, but at least you have the security by spending on a c/c.

Ever heard of foreign transaction fees? 1-5%

Hmmm.... or maybe I can just use my $1500 Capital One

[nyrfann]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

No, but at least you have the security by spending on a c/c.

Ever heard of foreign transaction fees? 1-5%

Hmmm.... or maybe I can just use my $1500 Capital One

Yes and most of my cards charge 1%, I'd be happy to pay 1% transaction fee for the added c/c protection. Hell I'd pay 2%, probably more then that.
Spending 10K @ 1% would cost me $100, $100 for c/c protection is well worth it. Try dealing with a company in Europe that sold you a bad product when you paid with cash, good luck. C/C all the way!

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:39 PM

[melikey]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

No, but at least you have the security by spending on a c/c.

Ever heard of foreign transaction fees? 1-5%

Hmmm.... or maybe I can just use my $1500 Capital One

Yes and most of my cards charge 1%, I'd be happy to pay 1% transaction fee for the added c/c protection. Hell I'd pay 2%, probably more then that.
Spending 10K @ 1% would cost me $100, $100 for c/c protection is well worth it. Try dealing with a company in Europe that sold you a bad product when you paid with cash, good luck. C/C all the way!

I don't shop for goods in Europe.... At all. The costs of goods is ridiculous there. The most I would have is a bad double decker bus ride, credit card won't help me much with that

[hernandez706]

I just received my rebate today! $300 as I am single...and my last two digits are 00.

[melikey]

I don't know how it works in this instance: I put bank info on return for direct deposit even though I knew refund would be intercepted because I owed back taxes. Back taxes are now paid, wonder if stimulus will be direct deposit? I paid for TurboTax with credit card.

[nyrfann]

Not for an American in Europe!!!

Does 3% ring a bell?

No.
And I would be embarrassed to pull the "dollar" out in Europe, it's worth CRAP.

But American credit cards make it all better???

No, but at least you have the security by spending on a c/c.

Ever heard of foreign transaction fees? 1-5%

Hmmm.... or maybe I can just use my $1500 Capital One

Yes and most of my cards charge 1%, I'd be happy to pay 1% transaction fee for the added c/c protection. Hell I'd pay 2%, probably more then that.
Spending 10K @ 1% would cost me $100, $100 for c/c protection is well worth it. Try dealing with a company in Europe that sold you a bad product when you paid with cash, good luck. C/C all the way!

I don't shop for goods in Europe.... At all. The costs of goods is ridiculous there. The most I would have is a bad double decker bus ride, credit card won't help me much with that

I'd definatly pay by c/c getting on one of them for the "accidental insurance" .

This post has been edited by nyrfann: Apr 30 2008, 05:56 PM