What will you do with your economic stimulus package check?

glatt · 01-30-2008, 08:44 AM

I haven't been following the various plans that have been tossed around DC that closely. I know that one just passed the House. The last I heard, a few days ago, the plan was giving $600 to individuals, $1200 to couples, and $300 for each kid. Under that plan, my household would be getting a check for $1800. The plan that just passed the House may be different.

I shake my head and wonder about this. I won't be declining the money, but doubt it will do much. A fluff article in this morning's paper was interviewing the man on the street, and everyone was saying they would pay existing bills with the money. Many mentioned paying off Christmas credit card debt.

Perfect topic for a Cellar poll. What will you do with your check if you get one?

Comments welcome. I'm torn between buying new gutters for the house, and getting a new TV made in China better than the ones I've been looking at already. But I'd probably save it for a little while first, and think about it.

What will you do?

Poll is multiple choice. Vote for more than one, if you want.

View Poll Results: What will you primarily do with your government check?
Spend it on local services. (Restaraunts, bars, haircuts, hookers, etc.)	1	4.76%
Buying durable goods. (Fridge, oven)	3	14.29%
Buy Chinese electrincs. (TV, iPod, computer equipment, etc.)	1	4.76%
Pay existing bills. (Credit card debt, utilities, extra mortgage payment.)	10	47.62%
Save it. (Put it in a cd and make interest off it, baby.)	4	19.05%
Other (explain)	8	38.10%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

01-30-2008, 08:44 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What will you do with your economic stimulus package check? I haven't been following the various plans that have been tossed around DC that closely. I know that one just passed the House. The last I heard, a few days ago, the plan was giving $600 to individuals, $1200 to couples, and $300 for each kid. Under that plan, my household would be getting a check for $1800. The plan that just passed the House may be different. I shake my head and wonder about this. I won't be declining the money, but doubt it will do much. A fluff article in this morning's paper was interviewing the man on the street, and everyone was saying they would pay existing bills with the money. Many mentioned paying off Christmas credit card debt. Perfect topic for a Cellar poll. What will you do with your check if you get one? Comments welcome. I'm torn between buying new gutters for the house, and getting a new TV made in China better than the ones I've been looking at already. But I'd probably save it for a little while first, and think about it. What will you do? Poll is multiple choice. Vote for more than one, if you want. Last edited by glatt; 01-30-2008 at 08:56 AM.

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