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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 12, 2021 22:54:21 GMT
Paying a long time bill down. About three years ago we got hit hard with a hail storm. My insurance didn’t have the correct coverage (because we live in a duplex insurance is a little different). I even called a few months before the storm to make sure my insurance was correct and they said it was. Low and behold the storm hit and I didn’t have the correct coverage. I was SUPER pissed. I didn’t have enough proof to back my claim. I made two phone calls and some hand written notes. So a bill that should have only been my deductible turned into over $6,000. To say the least this bill kills me every month.
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Anita
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Location: Kansas City -ish
Jun 27, 2014 2:38:58 GMT
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Post by Anita on Mar 12, 2021 23:13:30 GMT
It's actually coming at a good time for us because I need some eye surgery my insurance doesn't cover.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 12, 2021 23:22:02 GMT
We will put it in the bank and use it for a down payment for a new car for me when I need one
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stittsygirl
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Posts: 3,600
Location: In the leaves and rain.
Jun 25, 2014 19:57:33 GMT
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Post by stittsygirl on Mar 12, 2021 23:37:16 GMT
We’re planning on buying a home this year (our first). It will go towards that.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 12, 2021 23:41:15 GMT
I checked other because we don’t really *need* it and will spend it but not on something frivolous. We were planning on getting upper cabinets in our kitchen at our lake cabin eventually and that’s probably what we’ll put ours toward.
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Post by sideways on Mar 12, 2021 23:41:39 GMT
I’m an “other” because we don’t qualify. Which is fine because we don’t need it. I’m not sure if our college age dependents will get anything.
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Post by whipea on Mar 12, 2021 23:44:31 GMT
Other. I have never received any check and its okay.
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Post by AR Scrapper on Mar 12, 2021 23:45:36 GMT
We will be paying for our new fridge we had to order this week since our fridge decided to die. After that we will be paying off the rest of our van loan and then putting the rest towards dhs student loans. We have 4 kids so ours will be a big chunk of change.
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Post by ShesaRenegade on Mar 12, 2021 23:47:39 GMT
I have had new sod installed in my backyard and my check, plus some in savings, will go to the landscaper who is doing the work. I've been home a whole year and the muddy backyard without grass had to go.
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scrappinmama
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Jun 26, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by scrappinmama on Mar 13, 2021 0:25:57 GMT
I'm very happy for all of the people who are getting it and desperately need it. This stimulus definitely seems like it's targeting people who really need it! And at least this time parents who have dependents over 17 will get some money!
We will just get a tiny amount, so I said other. It's fine. We don't need it. What little we get will go toward the taxes we will owe in April.
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Post by ~Sherri~ on Mar 13, 2021 1:03:00 GMT
We are using our for some much needed home repairs. The vinyl floor in the kitchen needs replaced. It is over 20 years old and worn out. Also some work needs done on both bathrooms. Then part of it will go towards visiting my sister in Florida over spring break. We really need to get away from the stress of my heart issues. The rest will go into savings. DH hours are being cut and we made need it for that.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Mar 13, 2021 1:40:14 GMT
We won’t get any.
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 13, 2021 2:04:21 GMT
Other: would certainly use it but not getting one due to unique circumstances last year. It’s ok and so happy for those in greater need.
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Post by alexa11 on Mar 13, 2021 2:06:18 GMT
Other- going to help pay my taxes!
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kibblesandbits
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Aug 13, 2016 13:47:39 GMT
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Post by kibblesandbits on Mar 13, 2021 2:15:30 GMT
I voted other because we won't be getting one. same. Same. Y’all enjoy.
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Post by houstonsandy on Mar 13, 2021 2:24:17 GMT
Wow! Mine hit today...are they including the college age dependents this go around? Because I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was double what I expected! Unfortunately I won't keep it very long. I am having my taxes done next week and from the looks of things I am guessing that I will owe about the same as last year...so it will go right back to the government. Oh well....it will make my bank account look nice for a week at least.
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Post by chaosisapony on Mar 13, 2021 2:26:17 GMT
I'm paying off my last credit card and paying for my horse's dental visit and buying a new phone. All necessary things I would have done anyway but it's nice to not have to use "my" money for it.
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Post by MissBianca on Mar 13, 2021 2:33:29 GMT
Other- we don’t qualify but we also don’t need it. The boys got theirs already and all 3 are using for college/student loans.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 13, 2021 3:27:13 GMT
I was pleasantly surprised to see it pending but I’m afraid we will end up owing next year as we would have this year if we had actually received the previous stimulus it saved us from owing money. With a small raise and bonus I’m afraid it will put us over snd we will lose it at tax time next year.
So most is going in the bank just in case. We will have college bills next fall and we need to do some home repairs so it may go to that to. I would also like to start shopping at a few local small businesses in the next few months.
For those that really need it I hope it really helps and that things are getting better for you. Hoping more places are opening up and people can get back to work soon.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Mar 13, 2021 3:44:37 GMT
I voted other because we won't be getting one. Us either
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Post by fiddlesticks on Mar 13, 2021 4:02:15 GMT
My car is about 60 miles away from 90,000 miles and the check engine light has been on for awhile. So that!
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Mar 13, 2021 5:53:48 GMT
Voted other because we also won’t get one.
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Post by dmopal on Mar 13, 2021 14:35:02 GMT
We are paying off a car loan and the last of our credit card debt. So excited!
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iluvpink
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Location: Michigan
Jul 13, 2014 12:40:31 GMT
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Post by iluvpink on Mar 14, 2021 2:33:39 GMT
I don’t see a poll.
We don’t need it like so many in the country do. My dh didn’t even know we were getting another one until yesterday. So I kind of feel guilty.
But we are going to be building a new house this summer, so I’m sure we’ll put it to use somehow.
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DEX
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Aug 9, 2014 23:13:22 GMT
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Post by DEX on Mar 14, 2021 10:32:22 GMT
I am getting a new storm door in the front and a new garage door. My association pays for the door but I have to upgrade to an insulated door and get a new garage door opener.
Sexy huh? 🤣
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gensmith
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Jun 2, 2020 8:49:08 GMT
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Post by gensmith on Mar 14, 2021 11:45:52 GMT
I voted spend it on something frivolous. I am buying some outdoor furniture and AirPods with mine. We haven’t been on any trips or vacations in over a year and won’t be going this year, either so I feel it’s ok to spend.
I want some nice furniture to enjoy while being outdoors and the AirPods to use while I garden and do yard work.
DH is saving his or maybe putting it towards new kitchen floor.
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Post by stormycat on Mar 14, 2021 12:55:41 GMT
My 4 yr old is about to undergo a week long EMU admission, then more long term admissions for upcoming brain surgery. The money will be used to help cover expenses. Thankfully our health insurance covers it’s all but things like meals (3 meals a day in the hospital gets very expensive). I also have a 3 yr old who I will have to find child care for while I’m at the hospital.
Heather
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Post by Jamie on Mar 14, 2021 15:01:10 GMT
It's been a rough month. Hubby's car needs to be replaced after only 2 years of owning it. Thousands in repairs that are half of what the car is worth. Between the stimulus and tax refund, we will be able to knock out 3 bills and then start putting that towards paying down the balance on the car so between what we already know they will give us, we won't owe anything on that once when we go to find a new one in the fall.
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Post by Katie on Mar 14, 2021 15:05:12 GMT
We need it for bills, but not desperately. We could get by ok without it, BUT, DH was sick and missed a week of work, so this will essentially replace his pay for the week. We are pretty much paycheck to paycheck so it definitely helps us.
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 14, 2021 16:29:17 GMT
I could have clicked several of those. I put most of it aside for our tax bill. I am giving some to DIL because I offered after she lost 2 weeks of work post losing her pregnancy, and then they put their dog down 2 nights ago I said I would help with the vet bill.
I told my husband to take a few hundred if he wanted something, and the rest is going toward credit card debt.
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