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Are you going to 'stimulate' the economy by spending the stimulus check?

My wife has already spent more than half of hers on new lawn furniture, light fixtures and labor to install them, and landscaping. And we haven't received the check yet.

Posted - March 26, 2021
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  • 19937
    I'm already stimulating the economy even though I'm not eligible for a stimulus check.
      March 26, 2021 2:54 PM MDT
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  • 44603
    Why not?
      March 26, 2021 7:29 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Too much income.
      March 27, 2021 7:26 AM MDT
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  • 44603
    I forgot. You are a New Yorker and must have a large income to survive.
      March 27, 2021 9:37 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I've been very fortunate in having been able to find truly affordable housing since I moved from my parents' home.  I've also been lucky to have jobs in law firms, which pay significantly more than many other secretarial positions, so after working steadily for more than 57 years, I've done OK.  I also didn't have the expenses that married people with children have and was able to sock away more than the average person.  
      March 27, 2021 12:26 PM MDT
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  • 44603
    Yes...I believe the term for that is 'planning ahead'.
      March 27, 2021 1:05 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Honestly, I didn't really get serious about financial planning until about 20 years ago, but I'm happy I did and I found a really good financial planner who has done very well for me.
      March 27, 2021 1:20 PM MDT
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  • 34251
    I am buying inventory for my business. 
      March 26, 2021 3:14 PM MDT
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  • 53504

     

      I won’t be divulging details on that private matter at this venue.
    ~

      March 26, 2021 5:46 PM MDT
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  • 44603
    Updating basement furniture, eh?
      March 26, 2021 7:30 PM MDT
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  • 53504

     

      Grrrrrrr. That was the original plan, until you came along and ruined it. Why do you think I arranged for the movers to come here at midnight?



      Pack it all up, boys, and get it back to the warehouse! I’ll have to reschedule when I can get a little privacy!


    ~

      March 26, 2021 8:20 PM MDT
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  • 10996
    I sent it to Feeding America. I don't need it; they do.
      March 27, 2021 6:51 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    Wonderful. :)  They're on my list, too and my firm matches contributions.
      March 27, 2021 7:27 AM MDT
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  • 11102
    That is very cool of you. Cheers and happy weekend!
      March 27, 2021 1:09 PM MDT
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  • 7792
    When I get mine, I'll be in a better position to tell you what I'll do with it.
      March 27, 2021 6:54 AM MDT
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