Author Topic: What are you gonna spend your Coronavirus check on? (Read 5723 times)

corbe · « **on:** March 30, 2020, 08:21:25 pm »

Keep it in America, people.

libertybele · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2020, 08:27:42 pm »

Probably hold onto it in case we owe taxes this year. I should take the time to do our taxes, but since that date has been pushed out till July ... I am in no hurry.

BTW my only option to vote was NOYB and toilet paper -- so I didn't cast a vote.

catfish1957 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2020, 08:35:18 pm »

I get zilch... Where's that option?

OTOH, I realize my taxes will be going up incrementally (or, inflation eating into the cash) to help pay for the rest of the country's check.
Don't get me started.

dfwgator · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2020, 08:40:09 pm »

Gefn · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2020, 07:08:04 am »

If itâ€™s auto deposit, it will go for things like rent, utilities, water bill, etc. And a pint or two of ice cream. Being in self quarantine im getting a little blue sometimes, and a spoonful of ice cream makes it better.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:29:00 am »

Quote from: Gefn on March 31, 2020, 07:08:04 am

If itâ€™s auto deposit, it will go for things like rent, utilities, water bill, etc. And a pint or two of ice cream. Being in self quarantine im getting a little blue sometimes, and a spoonful of ice cream makes it better.

You are wise, indeed.
Hard times here and there over the years taught me to budget in some treats here and there.
It makes the patches of rough road a little smoother.

andy58-in-nh · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:32:39 am »

External home repairs to address water and ice damage. If we're gonna be stuck here, I figure that's a good investment.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:46:56 am »

I won't be getting any, but if somebody screws up and sends me money, I'll give it away to a local charity that needs it because the town industry was shut down on the 18th. 8,000 out of a total population of 35,000 are out of work.

Hoodat · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:50:05 am »

What coronavirus check?

catfish1957 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:53:10 am »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on March 31, 2020, 10:46:56 am

I won't be getting any, but if somebody screws up and sends me money, I'll give it away to a local charity that needs it because the town industry was shut down on the 18th. 8,000 out of a total population of 35,000 are out of work.

Knowing the IRS, they will want it back with interest and penalty.

GtHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2020, 04:38:54 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on March 30, 2020, 08:40:09 pm

Amazing, that's the same exact thing Rosie and Ellen said!

dfwgator · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2020, 04:47:16 pm »

"Maybe I'll go to the movies....by myself!"

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2020, 04:49:50 pm »

It's not every day I get a check from the President of the United States. I might hold on to mine so I can feel like a porn star.

corbe · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:09:15 pm »

One of my X's is in trouble 80 miles away and wants to ride out the storm here, worse I've got to go pick her up, her Ford broke down, again.
There goes my check, since she hasn't paid taxes in years, she won't get one.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:11:57 pm »

Quote from: corbe on March 31, 2020, 05:09:15 pm

One of my X's is in trouble 80 miles away and wants to ride out the storm here, worse I've got to go pick her up, her Ford broke down, again.
There goes my check, since she hasn't paid taxes in years, she won't get one.

You'd be a fool to do it. 4 weeks with an ex? Are you not completely sane? Just Askin.

corbe · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:15:18 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on March 31, 2020, 05:11:57 pm

You'd be a fool to do it. 4 weeks with an ex? Are you not completely sane? Just Askin.

I'm that friggin' Bored.

Victoria33 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:20:57 pm »

Quote from: Gefn on March 31, 2020, 07:08:04 am

If itâ€™s auto deposit, it will go for things like rent, utilities, water bill, etc. And a pint or two of ice cream. Being in self quarantine im getting a little blue sometimes, and a spoonful of ice cream makes it better.

@Gefn

Gefn, I checked "Pay down debt" - I will use it to help pay income tax. The govn. taxed me, then gave me money to pay it. I will believe it after it shows up in my bank account.

ICE CREAM: Today, Bob picked up groceries from Kroger after ordering on line. The Kroger clerk brought the groceries to the car. Before the clerk did that, he went to the frozen section and got our four half gallons of ice cream. I eat ice cream in the evening as it helps me sleep - has to the be the milk in ice cream that does that.

Off topic: Yesterday, got an email from a credit card company, asking if I bought, on line, a $170 cheesecake from Houston, Texas. The email said to call credit card company. I did and they are sending a new card. How does someone get your card number? Who would buy a $170 cheesecake??

libertybele · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:51:15 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 05:20:57 pm

@Gefn

Gefn, I checked "Pay down debt" - I will use it to help pay income tax. The govn. taxed me, then gave me money to pay it. I will believe it after it shows up in my bank account.

ICE CREAM: Today, Bob picked up groceries from Kroger after ordering on line. The Kroger clerk brought the groceries to the car. Before the clerk did that, he went to the frozen section and got our four half gallons of ice cream. I eat ice cream in the evening as it helps me sleep - has to the be the milk in ice cream that does that.

Off topic: Yesterday, got an email from a credit card company, asking if I bought, on line, a $170 cheesecake from Houston, Texas. The email said to call credit card company. I did and they are sending a new card. How does someone get your card number? Who would buy a $170 cheesecake??

Well, enjoy your ice cream -- I have to watch the sugar and cholesterol (sigh). We splurge once in awhile.

As for credit cards -- I also received 2 fraud alerts a couple of days ago and had to shut down that card. It was after I used it to purchase some items for delivery from the local supermarket.

Victoria33 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:08:39 pm »

Quote from: libertybele on March 31, 2020, 05:51:15 pm

As for credit cards -- I also received 2 fraud alerts a couple of days ago and had to shut down that card. It was after I used it to purchase some items for delivery from the local supermarket.

@libertybele

Could something to do with this virus thing, made it easier for crooks to get our card numbers? Some bit of card safety guard quit working?

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:29:51 pm »

Quote from: corbe on March 31, 2020, 05:15:18 pm

I'm that friggin' Bored.

Yahbut...bringing on the Ex (I assume her purpose is getting fed) will take the excitement from zero to Mach 1 in seconds. You'll remember in the first two days why "Ex" is attached to her name, and the next 28 hiding in a closet to keep from being killed.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:31:44 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 05:20:57 pm

Who would buy a $170 cheesecake??

Somebody who doesn't expect to pay for it. Sounds like it was probably a good bet.

berdie · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:44:57 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 05:20:57 pm

@Gefn

Gefn, I checked "Pay down debt" - I will use it to help pay income tax. The govn. taxed me, then gave me money to pay it. I will believe it after it shows up in my bank account.

ICE CREAM: Today, Bob picked up groceries from Kroger after ordering on line. The Kroger clerk brought the groceries to the car. Before the clerk did that, he went to the frozen section and got our four half gallons of ice cream. I eat ice cream in the evening as it helps me sleep - has to the be the milk in ice cream that does that.

Off topic: Yesterday, got an email from a credit card company, asking if I bought, on line, a $170 cheesecake from Houston, Texas. The email said to call credit card company. I did and they are sending a new card. How does someone get your card number? Who would buy a $170 cheesecake??

Regarding ice cream @Victoria33 . I live in a very rural area. I don't keep ice cream in the house and only eat it maybe twice a year although I do love it.

Anyway, last week three nights in a row I started craving ice cream...really strong craving. On the fourth day I decided the heck with it...I'm going to go to DQ and get a dip cone. I mean, what if I die tomorrow? Before I could get dressed to drive to town I started hearing what sounded like an ice cream truck from my youth. Since that has never happened in the 33 years I have lived here I decided I was hallucinating and was about to call my neighbor to come and take me to the near by state coo-coo hospital...but there came an ice cream truck!! I still can't believe it! Those pricey ice cream sandwiches tasted like nirvana and are rationed.

Since then I have thought what a great idea it was. I wish I could acquire a "roach coach" some way and peddle tacos, pizza and casseroles. I'm always a day late and a dollar short!

libertybele · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:49:30 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 06:08:39 pm

@libertybele

Could something to do with this virus thing, made it easier for crooks to get our card numbers? Some bit of card safety guard quit working?

When I contacted my card company they were working with a greatly reduced staff and service was limited. I was on hold for almost 3 hours ... but I needed to respond in person in order to get a new card.

Sure seems like the thieves are targeting supermarket delivery services. I went through Instacart.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2020, 06:52:35 pm »

Quote from: corbe on March 31, 2020, 05:15:18 pm

I'm that friggin' Bored.

Dude.
Just design sets of wings to jump off the barn roof with...

You know it ain't gonna work.
You know you're going to come down hard.
You know it's going to hurt.

But this way if you land in the manure pile, there's a chance you won't break anything.

roamer_1 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2020, 07:04:40 pm »

The only thing left on the shelves worth havin.

Creamed Corn.

With that kind of money, I'll corner the market.

Victoria33 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:29:42 pm »

Quote from: berdie on March 31, 2020, 06:44:57 pm

Regarding ice cream @Victoria33 . I live in a very rural area. I don't keep ice cream in the house and only eat it maybe twice a year although I do love it. Anyway, last week three nights in a row I started craving ice cream...really strong craving. On the fourth day I decided the heck with it...I'm going to go to DQ and get a dip cone. I mean, what if I die tomorrow? Before I could get dressed to drive to town I started hearing what sounded like an ice cream truck from my youth. Since that has never happened in the 33 years I have lived here I decided I was hallucinating and was about to call my neighbor to come and take me to the near by state coo-coo hospital...but there came an ice cream truck!! I still can't believe it! Those pricey ice cream sandwiches tasted like nirvana and are rationed.

@berdie

I do think you are coo-coo as you thought you were - I had no idea ice cream trucks were still around. It is unbelievable you wanted ice cream and an ice cream truck came down the street.

Let me know if the truck comes again.

If you can go on line and order groceries from a grocery near you, put whatever ice cream you want on the list - they will bring it frozen to your car. Eat it any time of the day and also eat it in the evening and it will help you sleep. Regular Ice cream (not specialties like ice cream sandwiches) is not expensive from the grocery. Or stay with your ice cream sandwiches, but get them at the grocery which may be a cheaper price.

It is 9:30 pm here, about time for my evening ice cream.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:48:44 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 10:29:42 pm

@berdie

I do think you are coo-coo as you thought you were - I had no idea ice cream trucks were still around. It is unbelievable you wanted ice cream and an ice cream truck came down the street. Let me know if the truck comes again.

If you can go on line and order groceries from a grocery near you, put whatever ice cream you want on the list - they will bring it frozen to your car. Eat it any time of the day and also eat it in the evening and it will help you sleep. Regular Ice cream (not specialties like ice cream sandwiches) is not expensive from the grocery. Or stay with your ice cream sandwiches, but get them at the grocery which may be a cheaper price.

It is 9:30 pm here, about time for my evening ice cream.

I keep an insulated cooler in the car, so they have something to put the ice cream into to keep it frozen. It's a half-hour drive from the store, and it can be in 115 degree weather sometimes.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2020, 11:38:36 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 10:29:42 pm

@berdie

I do think you are coo-coo as you thought you were - I had no idea ice cream trucks were still around. It is unbelievable you wanted ice cream and an ice cream truck came down the street. Let me know if the truck comes again.

If you can go on line and order groceries from a grocery near you, put whatever ice cream you want on the list - they will bring it frozen to your car. Eat it any time of the day and also eat it in the evening and it will help you sleep. Regular Ice cream (not specialties like ice cream sandwiches) is not expensive from the grocery. Or stay with your ice cream sandwiches, but get them at the grocery which may be a cheaper price.

It is 9:30 pm here, about time for my evening ice cream.

We had one here during the height of the Bakken Boom that made regular rounds around town. Right now, an enterprising soul might take one out with some frozen food, ice cream, and dairy products and be able to do okay for the duration.

GrouchoTex · « **Reply #28 on:** April 01, 2020, 11:15:45 am »

Mostly savings, a few beers

dfwgator · « **Reply #29 on:** April 01, 2020, 11:37:43 am »

Booze, broads and Fast Cars, I'll squander the rest of the money.

Applewood · « **Reply #30 on:** April 01, 2020, 12:35:14 pm »

No real plans because I expect somehow, some way, sooner or later, the feds will take the money back.

dfwgator · « **Reply #31 on:** April 01, 2020, 12:42:40 pm »

Quote from: Applewood on April 01, 2020, 12:35:14 pm

No real plans because I expect somehow, some way, sooner or later, the feds will take the money back.

The House Always Wins.

Applewood · « **Reply #32 on:** April 01, 2020, 01:03:56 pm »

WhatWouldReaganDo · « **Reply #33 on:** April 01, 2020, 02:19:04 pm »

They way things are going, probably bail money.

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #34 on:** April 01, 2020, 02:32:27 pm »

Quote from: WhatWouldReaganDo on April 01, 2020, 02:19:04 pm

They way things are going, probably bail money.

lol

berdie · « **Reply #35 on:** April 01, 2020, 03:37:19 pm »

Quote from: Victoria33 on March 31, 2020, 10:29:42 pm

@berdie

I do think you are coo-coo as you thought you were - I had no idea ice cream trucks were still around. It is unbelievable you wanted ice cream and an ice cream truck came down the street. Let me know if the truck comes again.

If you can go on line and order groceries from a grocery near you, put whatever ice cream you want on the list - they will bring it frozen to your car. Eat it any time of the day and also eat it in the evening and it will help you sleep. Regular Ice cream (not specialties like ice cream sandwiches) is not expensive from the grocery. Or stay with your ice cream sandwiches, but get them at the grocery which may be a cheaper price.

It is 9:30 pm here, about time for my evening ice cream.

Yep, @Victoria33 , if I didn't eat the first sandwich and gaze lovingly at the hoarded sandwich in the freezer periodically...I would still think I was ready for the rubber room. But it really happened. I haven't seen the truck since then but of course I quit wishing for ice cream and started wishing to win Publishers Clearing House. I have friends and family in dire straits...and so many places that need a cash infusion right now. My answer to this poll was "Donate".

Of course, although I call myself thrifty my family calls me tight fisted. lol So although the ice cream would be cheaper at the grocery store my intent is to stay away from there as long as possible. Probably a couple of months at least. It was pretty Dodge City last time I was there.

roamer_1 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 01, 2020, 09:45:51 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on April 01, 2020, 12:42:40 pm

The House Always Wins.

There it is. Though I doubt very much that many will stop and ponder the implications.

sneakypete · « **Reply #37 on:** April 02, 2020, 02:22:46 pm »

Won't be sex,drugs,and rock and roll.

DAMMIT!

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #38 on:** April 02, 2020, 02:44:06 pm »

Guns and ammo

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #39 on:** April 02, 2020, 06:34:54 pm »

Fish tank cleaner and My Pillow stock and a tiger cub.

mortarman · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2020, 06:36:11 pm »

I'm putting it towards living expenses (rent, food an' such). Back in 2001 when the Libtards were telling us to not cash that $300 tax rebate we got from President Bush, I got mine on September 10th. I had the check in my wallet when the planes hit the towers the next day. That night I went out an' bought a PlayStation 2.

Applewood · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:21:08 pm »

Quote from: mortarman on April 17, 2020, 06:36:11 pm

I'm putting it towards living expenses (rent, food an' such). Back in 2001 when the Libtards were telling us to not cash that $300 tax rebate we got from President Bush, I got mine on September 10th. I had the check in my wallet when the planes hit the towers the next day. That night I went out an' bought a PlayStation 2.

Well, isn't a Playstation a living expense? LOL

The IRS claims to have never heard of me even though I filed a 2018 return. So who knows if I'll even get a check?

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:22:44 pm »

Quote from: Applewood on April 17, 2020, 07:21:08 pm

Well, isn't a Playstation a living expense? LOL

The IRS claims to have never heard of me even though I filed a 2018 return. So who knows if I'll even get a check?

I advised an older granddaughter to log in and claim the check. Mine may well come in the mail, because I never had direct deposit (I have filed every year).

For those who haven't filed: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center?fbclid=IwAR2nDo616lsd7EnD8xvqZQZlyQctNUNos2dZxf1T6V2Tyy8VfUagPO3KM58

Applewood · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:33:47 pm »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2020, 07:22:44 pm

I advised an older granddaughter to log in and claim the check. Mine may well come in the mail, because I never had direct deposit (I have filed every year).

For those who haven't filed: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center?fbclid=IwAR2nDo616lsd7EnD8xvqZQZlyQctNUNos2dZxf1T6V2Tyy8VfUagPO3KM58

Thanks. That link does say if I collect SS (which I do), the IRS should have my direct deposit information. So why they don't know who I am is a puzzle. I'm guessing because they might have to look it up, they are going to withhold my payment and send out the ones for those who filed a 2019 return first.

I have the feeling this is going to be more trouble than it's wort, especially since, as I said previously, it will probably be paid back to the feds somehow, sometime in the future anyway.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #44 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:36:12 pm »

Quote from: Applewood on April 17, 2020, 07:33:47 pm

Thanks. That link does say if I collect SS (which I do), the IRS should have my direct deposit information. So why they don't know who I am is a puzzle. I'm guessing because they might have to look it up, they are going to withhold my payment and send out the ones for those who filed a 2019 return first.

I have the feeling this is going to be more trouble than it's wort, especially since, as I said previously, it will probably be paid back to the feds somehow, sometime in the future anyway.

You're welcome. I figure it offsets the well over 10K in business expenses for an employee they wouldn't let me deduct, just a little. But I'm not holding my breath. Until the check is in my hand, it means nothing.

Applewood · « **Reply #45 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:48:18 pm »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2020, 07:36:12 pm

You're welcome. I figure it offsets the well over 10K in business expenses for an employee they wouldn't let me deduct, just a little. But I'm not holding my breath. Until the check is in my hand, it means nothing.

Well, in the beginning I joked that I wanted my check to be in the amount of $30,000 which is about how much my retirement nest egg lost in the market when the excrement hit the fan. Today though the market looks a bit better, so I'll settle for $1200. LOL

libertybele · « **Reply #46 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:52:43 pm »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2020, 07:36:12 pm

You're welcome. I figure it offsets the well over 10K in business expenses for an employee they wouldn't let me deduct, just a little. But I'm not holding my breath. Until the check is in my hand, it means nothing.

Nope, not holding my breath either. With checks going to dead people and into wrong accounts; I'm not expecting a dime.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #47 on:** April 17, 2020, 08:12:17 pm »

Quote from: libertybele on April 17, 2020, 07:52:43 pm

Nope, not holding my breath either. With checks going to dead people and into wrong accounts; I'm not expecting a dime.

Still nothing here either..

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #48 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:48:05 pm »

I don't expect to get anything at all. It will take a monumental screwup for the IRS to send me a check, even if it has "Donald Trump" written on it.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #49 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:54:30 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on April 17, 2020, 09:48:05 pm

I don't expect to get anything at all. It will take a monumental screwup for the IRS to send me a check, even if it has "Donald Trump" written on it.

We always pay so the IRS doesn't have our bank info...we have tried to use "Get my payment" ap but they are still processing our 2019 returns..been a couple of weeks now...they had the money out of our checking account in a day and a half...

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What are you gonna spend your Coronavirus check on?

Author Topic: What are you gonna spend your Coronavirus check on? (Read 5723 times)