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Post by MichyM on Mar 12, 2021 18:38:26 GMT
I'm simply curious where the Peas fall on this as I read that it's hit at least one pea's bank account.
ETA: if you will receive it.
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Post by bianca42 on Mar 12, 2021 18:40:52 GMT
I voted other because we won't be getting one.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 12, 2021 18:42:17 GMT
we'll probably put ours in the bank right now-- we do have some large pre-planned, preventive care veterinary expenses coming up later in the month. it will just become 'income' for us, and not be earmarked for anything in particular.
I'd love to spend it on something frivolous, but that's just not how we are. (well, *I* am, lol... but *we* aren't. I could find tons of things to spend it on, but we wouldn't need them.)
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Post by *sprout* on Mar 12, 2021 18:44:24 GMT
I voted other - we'll be spending ours, but not on something frivolous. We're doing a kitchen reno so we're putting it towards that. It was supposed to start last spring, but covid changed that. At least now we can put the stimulus check towards it.
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Post by justkat on Mar 12, 2021 18:44:47 GMT
I won't get it. Haven't received any of them. If I did I'd put it in the bank. Maybe spend a small portion on a weekend get-away.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 12, 2021 18:46:14 GMT
I'm giving mine right back to the government in payment of income taxes. My two kids are no longer able to be claimed as dependents. This was our first year with that change and while we did adjust withholding, it wasn't enough. So we will have to pay in this year.
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Post by stingfan on Mar 12, 2021 18:48:50 GMT
I wouldn't say 'desperately', but it will be used immediately to pay for car insurance, car repairs, college tuition, and income taxes. We'll see if there's anything left over after all that.
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peabay
Prolific Pea
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Post by peabay on Mar 12, 2021 18:49:44 GMT
I voted other because we won't be getting one. same.
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Peal
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 25, 2014 22:45:40 GMT
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Post by Peal on Mar 12, 2021 18:54:13 GMT
I don't think we are getting anything, but if we do get something we will give it to DS (19) who didn't get either of the last two stimulus checks and is desperate for some money since he's a broke college student with no job.
Hopefully oldest DS gets this one as he didn't get either of the other two either.
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Post by angieh1996 on Mar 12, 2021 18:58:52 GMT
I think I'll pay off our credit card. Its almost paid off and once thats paid off we're debt free other than our house payment. It feels so good to be so close.
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The Birdhouse Lady
Drama Llama
Moose. It's what's for dinner.
Posts: 7,326
Location: Alaska -The Last Frontier
Jun 30, 2014 17:15:19 GMT
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Mar 12, 2021 19:07:59 GMT
I voted other because we won't be getting one. same.
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tracylynn
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 26, 2014 22:49:09 GMT
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Post by tracylynn on Mar 12, 2021 19:13:17 GMT
I got a pro-rated amount from the first check. Didn't qualify for the 2nd one at all, and won't qualify for the this one either.
I put the partial one into Savings. That's what would have happened if I had gotten others.
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Post by karinec on Mar 12, 2021 19:16:19 GMT
I'll be using it to help with moving expenses and any expenses for our future home. My tax return hasn't hit yet so this will help cover until it does.
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caangel
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,664
Location: So Cal
Jun 26, 2014 16:42:12 GMT
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Post by caangel on Mar 12, 2021 19:30:17 GMT
I voted- bank it for now. We don't need it and did donate the last one. But ds recently broke his leg in three places and we will be doing a bathroom reno so will reevaluate our finances after that to see how much we want to donate.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Mar 12, 2021 19:39:30 GMT
We desperately need this. My husband has been on furlough from WDW since April. We've exhausted everything dealing with Florida unemployment.
We are honestly living in 2 different worlds. Seems no one we know has been affected at all and we are completely underwater.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 12, 2021 19:48:53 GMT
We desperately need this. My husband has been on furlough from WDW since April. We've exhausted everything dealing with Florida unemployment. We are honestly living in 2 different worlds. Seems no one we know has been affected at all and we are completely underwater. (((Hugs))) You are not alone. Most of the people I know have been deeply affected by the hit on the economy. I'm working again now, but was furloughed for months. So were other adults in my household. The unemployment line was just a busy signal. I know people who still haven't gotten their money, but were sent the paperwork that they qualified, and still submit a claim biweekly. I'm working again, but my hours have been cut and are uncertain. A bunch of coworkers were fired, just to lessen payroll. (((Hugs))) again. I hope the stimulus comes through for you quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 19:54:10 GMT
I voted other. We don't need it but do qualify. If they use the 2019 return, which was the last time we claimed both kids, we'll get an extra 2800. I'll give each boy their 1400. If they use 2020, one DS will get his own check. The other will get a check from me.
As for our share, we were talking about using it to finally buy a sleep number mattress. If we don't do that, it'll sit in savings until we're ready to either sell the house or buy a camper. DH has to research everything to death so it may be June before we even do anything with it.
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Post by snugglebutter on Mar 12, 2021 20:02:32 GMT
In the bank for now. We have (never ending) home repairs and another kid starting braces this year. (also never ending for a while - ack)
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Post by Megan on Mar 12, 2021 20:06:19 GMT
For some reason a poll isn't showing. We are getting a new laptop (both of ours are about ten years old). The rest will be put towards bills and maybe a super small savings.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Mar 12, 2021 20:10:35 GMT
I'm in school at the local community college working on my associate's degree. I have a scholarship from my job that pays part of my tuition. I'm trying to pay the rest myself and not take out any loans, so my stimulus check will be going into savings to help pay for tuition.
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Post by hopemax on Mar 12, 2021 20:16:35 GMT
DH got laid off 2 weeks ago, so for now it's going in the bank in case we need it. Ideally, he will find a new job relatively quickly and then we'll be able to use it for vacation funds. We are more excited about the COBRA payment being covered for up to 6 months.
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Post by kraft4fun on Mar 12, 2021 20:25:04 GMT
We need our roof replaced (+/- $1k), need to catch up on a couple things and then hopefully go visit my grandbabies. Without having to dip into my paycheck to pay for any of it.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 12, 2021 20:30:20 GMT
We desperately need this. My husband has been on furlough from WDW since April. We've exhausted everything dealing with Florida unemployment. We are honestly living in 2 different worlds. Seems no one we know has been affected at all and we are completely underwater. I'm so very sorry - I'm sure it does feel that way, no economic disruption is felt equally, but this one feels even more different with so many people really not effected and others just devastated. Our friends had to close their restaurant and will most likely lose their house. I so hope things turn around soon for your family.
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Post by lisae on Mar 12, 2021 20:31:17 GMT
I voted for the bank. I spent the first one at small businesses and donated the 2nd. I'll probably donate some of this next one and use some to make up for the lack of interest income on fixed investments.
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Post by huskermom98 on Mar 12, 2021 20:32:34 GMT
Ours will go straight into savings for now. We'll put our boys' share in their 529s, but the rest will go towards replacing a hot water heater & fixing some plumbing issues, or towards a freezer/fridge & meat, or paying on the loan on DS's car.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 12, 2021 21:57:11 GMT
Not a we here. LOL. But I will be buying a new refrigerator. The one I currently have is 30 years old.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 12, 2021 22:08:19 GMT
To those of you who need it, I’m so sorry that you’re in that position. I hope it helps to relieve at least a little of the financial stress you’re under, and that things look up for you soon!
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Post by kkrenn on Mar 12, 2021 22:24:43 GMT
We need it to pay our rent. We've been able to pay our rent in full each month even with my dh being out of work for 10 months last year but even though he's back working it is slow and he isn't getting enough hours. Our emergency fund disappeared long ago so we are cutting corners and doing everything we can to make it work.
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Post by twistedscissors on Mar 12, 2021 22:25:13 GMT
I’m paying It toward my car loan because I need to help my DD get a different car since hers is on its last leg and she’s a broke college kid.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 22:29:45 GMT
Other: going into savings for dds college tuition.
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