What will YOU do with Stimulus $?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Remember this is in JUST FOR FUN. I don't care what you THINK about the stimulus money in this thread, please don't ruin it for everyone with your opinion on the subject.

The question is - if/when you get it, what do you plan on doing with the money?

I'll be getting the full $1200 based on my income.

$200 will go to pay this month's credit card bill, to give us a little breathing room. Huzzah!

$200 for new clothes. I need shorts, a bathing suit, a belt.

$200 for a few "better" take-out dinners, maybe from Bonefish or similar. Those kinds of places are a luxury for us.

$100 for new garden stuff. More potted plants, more pots to put them in, a new ratchet clipper since mine isn't ratcheting like it should anymore.

I -might- spring for a year of Netflix with $120. Jury's out on that, maybe I'll get Hulu instead. Or maybe both!

$150 on new skin care and cosmetics. That's a yearly luxury expense that used to be no big deal when I worked full time. Definitely need new eye cream, I'm almost out!

The rest will be for "extra" dining out, and will supplement my grocery money so I can splurge on the organics, which I prefer, but can't usually afford on a regular basis.

[TedfromGA]

We plan to use the stimulus by donating to local charities, good banks, take out from local restaurants and local businesses.

Question, Can someone please explain why regular tonic water has become so scarce. Gone to Wal-Mart several times and the shelf is wiped out. Some have diet though I have to be careful with diet ingredients.

[Marathon Man]

How many rolls of TP will $1200 buy?

[Nucky]

How many rolls of TP will $1200 buy?

One Industrial Size Roll and one Regular one. Includes Delivery & Taxes. :1rotfl:

[Marvic 1]

Might not be able to afford as much as you think. These businesses know we the people have that extra $1,200 and will JACK-UP prices on their products, so spend it wisely....

[eyc234]

We are retired, do not need it or want it! Going to charity and local businesses. Know that not all people are in our situation but want to support those that need it more than we do. We do understand that there are many that need the money to buy TP but we are not full of s___t that we will not help those in more need than us. Plus we have found that KARMA IS NOT A NICE LADY!!

[graciegirl]

I have learned that it is wise to save your money....you never know when things will get bad and you don't want to be caught with your pants down and your hand out.

[gomsiepop]

I plan on paying my granddaughter's car insurance and cell phone bill. She lost her job and has two children under two year's old. I haven't told her yet since my money isn't in the bank yet. What I did tell her was that as long as she has family she will never have to worry. Anxiety over money can be devastating. Ask me, I know from experience.

[Jima64]

probably pay for tire and rim replacement damage caused to my car.

[davem4616]

we are blessed and don't need the stimulus money....so at least half of the $2400 that my wife and I will receive will go to the small church that we belong to, it's 20 miles outside TV and struggling to pay it's bills and help others now that services have been suspended. The rest will go to the Salvation Army, they helped me out when I was in the Army and in need and I've never forgotten that.

[Westie Man]

We plan to use the stimulus by donating to local charities, good banks, take out from local restaurants and local businesses.

Question, Can someone please explain why regular tonic water has become so scarce. Gone to Wal-Mart several times and the shelf is wiped out. Some have diet though I have to be careful with diet ingredients.

It is an old treatment for malaria

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

Probably spend mine on Black Beauty's (My 2003 Thunderbird) air conditioner that doesn't work..

[davbrindle]

Best idea I have heard was a friends suggestion of when all is done, go out to eat in as many places as possible, leave a forty percent tip to help the wait get staff back on their feet

[conmadev]

None!

[fastboat]

Best idea I have heard was a friends suggestion of when all is done, go out to eat in as many places as possible, leave a forty percent tip to help the wait get staff back on their feet
Excellent idea. Many of these people have nothing but their jobs. Some have a small child or children. This mess is NOT their fault. Tip them well and tip them in cash so they can spend it on things they need instead of giving a portion right back to where it came from!

[Rosie1950]

Yesterday I received a flyer from Holland America about cruises and give aways. (What I read into it was YOU’VE LIVED LING ENOUGH CRUISE WITH US)������
Maybe I’ll save it for a cruise ������������������������������������������

[bluecenturian]

How about everyone that still received the same income before this donates it to a charity or those who lost their job. This includes those collecting social security. Maybe buy dinner for all the healthcare workers and first responders that had no opinion but to go to work and deal with people that were infected. Be thankful you are healthy and be giving.

[rlcooper70]

This is a cute thread ... what to do with the extra money .... but it is phased out after a certain income .... so I guess my answer is "nothing" because I'm not getting a dime. Darn.

[toeser]

I'll save mine to help pay for the coming income tax increases.

[toeser]

Yesterday I received a flyer from Holland America about cruises and give aways. (What I read into it was YOU’VE LIVED LING ENOUGH CRUISE WITH US)������
Maybe I’ll save it for a cruise ����������������� ������������������ ����������

We were supposed to be on the Zaandam right now (the one with people dying of C-19). Dodged that bullet.

[Bay Kid]

I have learned that it is wise to save your money....you never know when things will get bad and you don't want to be caught with your pants down and your hand out.

Welcome back Gracie. My $1,200. will go into the parents account.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We won't be getting checks because we are still working, but I really like the ideas of donating to restaurant wait staff as my daughter is one, not here. Tipping 40% is reasonable, as is a fake birthday party where they all sing to the patron, and giving each one $50. I also admire people who band together and donate to the first responders or band together to purchase something for the first responders as needed. Churches need help outside the villages, and large initial donations will help overcome immediate cash flow crunch issues to survive longer.

Paying off credit cards for relatives who are stuck is the number one way to help them get by without increasing their future financial risk, rent, health insurance, are a close second.

Personally, posts about helping out others with compassion, human creativity helping advancement of the human race, overcoming obstacles, and making our lives safer and fun, are my favorite reads, and keep hope alive for a better tomorrow.

Sportsguy

[dewilson58]

It's stimulus money................best used, not saved............go out and stimulate something or someone.


:popcorn:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Remember though that the #1 primary main purpose of a stimulus check is to spend it - not give it away. Donating is great - and I'll be donating too for sure. But I plan on spreading it around to local stores, chains that employ local employees - in other words, not buying off Amazon or letting it sit in a bank account or investment account. I want to keep these stores in business. That's why I'm spending it locally. Giving $50 to a waitress is great but that means $50 less that you're spending at the restaurant itself.

I'll be tipping extra, absolutely. But I'm going to make sure the waitress's boss has enough to keep giving that waitress hours, so that she can continue to be employed. A one-time $50 tip can only go so far. A continued job with the usual 18-20% tip can take her much further.

[meridian5850]

We'll use it to help out local restaurants by ordering food to pick up and local businesses for anything we might need.

[DeanFL]

As fate would have it... I've had a crowned tooth that has had 'discomfort' for about 5 months now. Being a guy, well - you know.
Finally it got worse.

Went to my dentist and referred me for a root canal. Appt for the procedure next Tuesday.


Guess how much the endodontist charge is (after a small insur discount) $1200. Fate.

[johnsi911]

I'll just give it back to the government to pay my federal taxes because of a stupid mistake I made. We took out $30K from my wife's IRA as a temporary loan to close on our home in TV until we closed on our house sale in GA. I forgot to put it back in the IRA and did not notice it until I got the 1099. What's worse, is it was my wife's IRA.:ohdear:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

None!

I’ve found through a store manager a couple of single mothers who clean homes that could use the money . I’m also paying mine not to come to my home

[linko38]

I plan on helping my Son who was laid off. 1200$ barely covers his rent. He’s working from home but survived on commissions. Since no face to face contact that’s out the window. We are retired so I’m glad we can help.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I have learned that it is wise to save your money....you never know when things will get bad and you don't want to be caught with your pants down and your hand out.

Same here.

[DonH57]

Invest in canned goods and shotguns!:a040:

[Johnsocat]

I'm going to save mine for my cremation.
Really, your going to go on a shopping spree when you get your money?!! Yup, the virus and social distancing will be over because we got a check from the government. This virus isnt going away anytime soon... and just pray it doesnt mutate and start all over again.
Sadly, that's why I'm going to NEED to save mine for my cremation.

[dplars]

Agree, but there are a. lot of younger people who are in need, will sit on it and counsel with our Church leaders to ID a needy family.

[Johnsocat]

All, I apologize for my previous post. I realize this was just for fun. I'm just terrified. Please forgive me for my previous post and have fun with it.

[John_W]

New Shower Enclosure from Jettastone. The one area of our villa I hate more than any other is the cheap fiberglass walk-in shower stall. It's impossible to keep clean and it's ugly. It won't pay for the whole job, but it will get it going. I've read really good reviews and Jettastone seems to be the easiest way to go and probably easier maintenance than a tile shower. Something like this, but enclosed on 3 sides and just a shower rod, no glass.

https://www.jettastone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Newly-Remodeled-Bathroom.jpg

Central Florida Showers Countertops - Whirlpool Tubs - JettaStone (https://www.jettastone.com/)

[Pinball wizard]

Maybe a new pinball machine!

[tallmanf]

Going to buy larger clothes I’ll need them after all this.

[Marvic 1]

Went to my dentist and referred me for a root canal. Appt for the procedure next Tuesday.


Guess how much the endodontist charge is (after a small insur discount) $1200. Fate.

Just about everything is going to cost $1,200 for the next year or so until these businesses deplete you of your money.. :thumbup:

[Guitarman1951]

Remember this is in JUST FOR FUN. I don't care what you THINK about the stimulus money in this thread, please don't ruin it for everyone with your opinion on the subject.

The question is - if/when you get it, what do you plan on doing with the money?

I'll be getting the full $1200 based on my income.

$200 will go to pay this month's credit card bill, to give us a little breathing room. Huzzah!

$200 for new clothes. I need shorts, a bathing suit, a belt.

$200 for a few "better" take-out dinners, maybe from Bonefish or similar. Those kinds of places are a luxury for us.

$100 for new garden stuff. More potted plants, more pots to put them in, a new ratchet clipper since mine isn't ratcheting like it should anymore.

I -might- spring for a year of Netflix with $120. Jury's out on that, maybe I'll get Hulu instead. Or maybe both!

$150 on new skin care and cosmetics. That's a yearly luxury expense that used to be no big deal when I worked full time. Definitely need new eye cream, I'm almost out!

The rest will be for "extra" dining out, and will supplement my grocery money so I can splurge on the organics, which I prefer, but can't usually afford on a regular basis.

I plan to donate a good portion of my check to specific out of work or hard hit restaurant workers. They need all the help we can give them.

[Capegirl50]

I will pay a friend's mortgage

[Byte1]

I'll use it as intended, SPEND IT.

[gail swanson]

Remember this is in JUST FOR FUN. I don't care what you THINK about the stimulus money in this thread, please don't ruin it for everyone with your opinion on the subject.

The question is - if/when you get it, what do you plan on doing with the money?

I'll be getting the full $1200 based on my income.

$200 will go to pay this month's credit card bill, to give us a little breathing room. Huzzah!

$200 for new clothes. I need shorts, a bathing suit, a belt.

$200 for a few "better" take-out dinners, maybe from Bonefish or similar. Those kinds of places are a luxury for us.

$100 for new garden stuff. More potted plants, more pots to put them in, a new ratchet clipper since mine isn't ratcheting like it should anymore.

I -might- spring for a year of Netflix with $120. Jury's out on that, maybe I'll get Hulu instead. Or maybe both!

$150 on new skin care and cosmetics. That's a yearly luxury expense that used to be no big deal when I worked full time. Definitely need new eye cream, I'm almost out!

The rest will be for "extra" dining out, and will supplement my grocery money so I can splurge on the organics, which I prefer, but can't usually afford on a regular basis.

I would donate it to the Salvation Army

[mastergolfer]

save it for a rainy day

[Ecuadog]

As Tug McGraw said, "Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women and Irish whiskey. The other 10% I’ll probably waste."

Disclaimer: In no way is the "women" part to be directed toward anyone, but my wife. (I thought it might be wise to add this.)

[toddao]

I'd like to donate it to the workers in The Villages who help us every day at restaurants, shops, etc. who are now out of work. Anyone know if there's a fund available for that?

[Two Bills]

save it for a rainy day

Had an neighbor who always saved for a rainy day, instead of buying an umbrella
She finished up as one of the richest women in the cemetary!

[NavyVet]

I will spend and give mine away locally for sure. Giving some to housekeeper, hairdresser and dog groomer. Ordering take out and giving big tips to restaurant staff, will send some to our local animal charities. And yes, I will take a portion of the federal government check and spend it on Florida legal medical mj, simply because I love the irony! LOL

[Indydealmaker]

We will spend every dime at local mom and pop businesses.

[Chi-Town]

These are stimulus checks. How stimulating is it to put them under your mattress? Keep in the spirit of the intent.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'm going to save mine for my cremation.
Really, your going to go on a shopping spree when you get your money?!! Yup, the virus and social distancing will be over because we got a check from the government. This virus isnt going away anytime soon... and just pray it doesnt mutate and start all over again.
Sadly, that's why I'm going to NEED to save mine for my cremation.

You do realize most stores aren't open for customer visits and it isn't possible to "go on a shopping spree," therefore it's not really possible that I meant I would "go on a shopping spree."

As I've said - and as many people have said - local restaurants are offering curbside service and delivery. I plan on taking advantage of this.

In addition I intend to spend some of this money on local stores when they finally open back up. And a few stores that never closed, like the supermarket, I plan on supporting more by spending more at them.

But you go ahead and spend yours on your cremation. I plan on helping MANY local employers and employees a few bucks richer with mine.

[CFrance]

If we get one, I will give it to our son who works hard and makes just a bit too much to get one.

[CFrance]

As Tug McGraw said, "Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women and Irish whiskey. The other 10% I’ll probably waste."

Disclaimer: In no way is the "women" part to be directed toward anyone, but my wife. (I thought it might be wise to add this.)
You are a very wise man! (The last part)

[DianeM]

I’m reasonably sure I will put it into stocks of American companies as a small start to growing business again.

[Aspillaga60@yahoo.com]

So happy to live in this beautiful community. I am still working because I am not retired yet , however is amazing to read Villagers are so generous and think about others in this difficult time. You guys are my roll model and when my time come I will give back to my community in different ways. God and life has been good to me. I am blessed in different ways. God bless you all.

[Kenswing]

I’m reasonably sure I will put it into stocks of American companies as a small start to growing business again.

Buying stocks has virtually no benefit to the companies themselves. And it certainly won't help their business grow. If you want to support a certain company go buy some of their products. This way you help the company, the distributor, the retailer and the employee.

I'll be spending ours at local small businesses and restaurants.

[44Apple]

Am going to use it to help others. Saving it is a selfish act, do something good with it. We are getting it to stave off a recession, not increase your bank account.

[village dreamer]

is that the cruise to italy

[DianeM]

Buying stocks has virtually no benefit to the companies themselves. And it certainly won't help their business grow. If you want to support a certain company go buy some of their products. This way you help the company, the distributor, the retailer and the employee.

I'll be spending ours at local small businesses and restaurants.

I strongly disagree with you. Businesses do have employees too.

[Kenswing]

I strongly disagree with you. Businesses do have employees too.
You can disagree all you want but it doesn't change the facts.

When you buy stock you're basically buying part ownership in that company. The thing is at these prices the company isn't selling shares. The shares you want to buy are coming from other investors who are selling their part ownership in the company. The actual company gets no benefit. The only person that benefits is the person who sold the shares.. And you because you now have an equity stake in that company.

No product was sold. No store made a profit. No employee made a commission. The transaction only took place between you and the person/institution who is selling the shares.

You're not actually putting any money into the marketplace. If the stock price goes up you're actually going to have more money than you started with. Of course if the price goes down so does your investment.

[DianeM]

You can disagree all you want but it doesn't change the facts.

When you buy stock you're basically buying part ownership in that company. The thing is at these prices the company isn't selling shares. The shares you want to buy are coming from other investors who are selling their part ownership in the company. The actually company gets no benefit. The only person that benefits is the person who sold the shares.. And you because you now have an equity stake in that company.

No product was sold. No store made a profit. No employee made a commission. The transaction only took place between you and the person/institution who is selling the shares.

You're not actually putting any money into the market[place. If the stock price goes up you're actually going to have more money that you started with. Of course if the price goes down so does your investment.

Did you really believe this was my first rodeo in the stock market?

I am an owner in said company - and that’s fine with me.

Employees get to maintain their jobs and produce items we all need - light bulbs, cars, medication, cereal, etc. Stores will make profit when item manufactured is sold.

[DianeM]

Am going to use it to help others. Saving it is a selfish act, do something good with it. We are getting it to stave off a recession, not increase your bank account.

I am doing something good with it - investing in America.

[Kenswing]

Did you really believe this was my first rodeo in the stock market?

I am an owner in said company - and that’s fine with me.

Employees get to maintain their jobs and produce items we all need - light bulbs, cars, medication, cereal, etc. Stores will make profit when item manufactured is sold.
If you say so.. :1rotfl:

[croughwell]

Consume, consume, consume. Lets not pay off debt, lets not save for when this gets worse . Lets buy things we really dont need! Thats the American way...

[GoodLife]

Consume, consume, consume. Lets not pay off debt, lets not save for when this gets worse . Lets buy things we really dont need! Thats the American way...

You've got a great username at least :coolsmiley:

[The Great Fumar]

Buy an Urn...…..

[graciegirl]

Buy an Urn...…..

Fume. Saints alive. Good to see your handsome face. It's been years since you posted.

[jebartle]

Charity

[skip0358]

Going to spend it and then some like they want us to do!

[dewilson58]

Tip grocery store clerks.

[Tennisbum]

New top for the convertible!

[CWGUY]

Buy an Urn...…..

:ho: A lot of us miss your posts. One question..... are you allowed on elevators yet? :icon_wink:

[manaboutown]

Use it for tips to my regular waitpersons at restaurants, my barber, even a couple of checkers at my favorite grocery store.

[Veiragirl]

My husband and I are donating our checks to the Wildwood Food Pantry