How and to whom stimulus money will be issued - Page 2

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I've already spent more money on food and supplies than before. I have had to curve some spending elsewhere and if the price of food and essentials continues to rise then I will need the relief money to keep things the same for me as they are now. Otherwise I will have to cut the cable and cancel some autoship stuff I have on order...trim the fat.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Stray wrote:
I am also a retiree and my income is unaffected by coronavirus. I don’t want or need a check and I certainly don’t want to make a profit from this pandemic crisis. If I do get one, I’ll walk it up to my local hospital and donate it for PPEs as I am a retired nurse. My State of NJ is hard hit and I live in Bergen County, the epicenter for my state. I’d volunteer but I’m older with a couple of underlying conditions so it’s unwise for me to do so. I feel inadequate but it’s the least I can do

@Stray You have a generous spirit but from a practical viewpoint, you'd better save this money to pay the taxes we'll eventually be assessed to pay for this so-called stimulus package. We'll be paying for years. There's no such thing as "free" money from the government. Where do people think 2 trillion dollars is coming from?

I find this whole thing overly generous, almost like a bribe, and not based on need. It's has huge potential for fraud and abuse. Maybe there is a Santa Claus.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

ladyann45 · ‎05-01-2011

No it has been done before, in the early part of 2000 this was done and they gave $300 dollars. This stimulas was based on income and not everyone got it . They had to have a taxable income of $5000. I hope the ones that needed get it but I don't see it because not everyone file or make enough to file. In my area of the country gas has gone down and some things has increased in price. We are bless that our winters are not cold but we have high electric bills in Texas because it is getting hot. Today we are in the eighties. Some of you are talking about your retirement but you need to watch it very closely because the value can drop based on the stocks that it is invested in. I have seen where some retirement has caused a serious problem for some retirees in crisis.So be aware of your situation before you assume that you are okay.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

@noodleann

There's a saying:

Give a man a fish, he eats for one day. Teach him how to fish - he can eat every day.

The organizations I donate to teach people how to fish.

@noodleann wrote:
@ALRATIBA wrote:
@noodleann

My income and savngs will cover any increases ... and there are organizations that need the money NOW.

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@noodleann wrote:
I think it may not be the wisest move to do anything with the stimulus money if you don't "need" it now, because no one knows what the landscape will look like in the fall. I fully expect food prices to get much higher, for one thing, and everyone needs to eat. That means that even if you don't need the money then, someone else will need it even more than they do right now, because they'll also be getting the $1,200. We're coming out of a heating season but will be going into a new one then, and we have no idea what the cost of electricity, propane, natural gas, and #2 oil/kero will be at that time. One thing we can count on is that LIHEAP and other sources of assistance will be exhausted early, meaning those without means will need help.

I applaud the generosity and unselfishness of those who want to share their gains. I'm just suggesting employing a little strategic thinking here.

Great that you are so well-heeled, @ALRATIBA. Yes, businesses (organizations) need funds now, but they always need funds. My point is that chances are very good that this fall, things will be worse for many human beings--individuals, families--and one's assistance at that time will have a far greater impact. I'm thinking about PEOPLE and direct help that has a 100% positive impact, not ORGANIZATIONS, where a percentage almost invariably goes to overhead. Again, my post is about PEOPLE. People are being hurt, and people come first, IMO. YMMV.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

@noodleann wrote:
I think it may not be the wisest move to do anything with the stimulus money if you don't "need" it now, because no one knows what the landscape will look like in the fall. I fully expect food prices to get much higher, for one thing, and everyone needs to eat. That means that even if you don't need the money then, someone else will need it even more than they do right now, because they'll also be getting the $1,200. We're coming out of a heating season but will be going into a new one then, and we have no idea what the cost of electricity, propane, natural gas, and #2 oil/kero will be at that time. One thing we can count on is that LIHEAP and other sources of assistance will be exhausted early, meaning those without means will need help.

I applaud the generosity and unselfishness of those who want to share their gains. I'm just suggesting employing a little strategic thinking here.

@noodleann

I agree.

We will be putting ours back to see how this all plays out. I have no problem taking this, as my husband is still working and we are still paying plenty of taxes, and I appreciate getting some of it back.

We aren't going to just spend it though (even if that is what 'they' are hoping for. We won't just be donating it either right now. It will be a cushion for the next round of this if it comes, or it will be used to help out family that may yet loose jobs if this doesn't resolve in a timely manner.

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

@ALRATIBA wrote:

@noodleann

There's a saying:

Give a man a fish, he eats for one day. Teach him how to fish - he can eat every day.

The organizations I donate to teach people how to fish.
@noodleann wrote:
@ALRATIBA wrote:
@noodleann

My income and savngs will cover any increases ... and there are organizations that need the money NOW.

-------------------------------------

@noodleann wrote:
I think it may not be the wisest move to do anything with the stimulus money if you don't "need" it now, because no one knows what the landscape will look like in the fall. I fully expect food prices to get much higher, for one thing, and everyone needs to eat. That means that even if you don't need the money then, someone else will need it even more than they do right now, because they'll also be getting the $1,200. We're coming out of a heating season but will be going into a new one then, and we have no idea what the cost of electricity, propane, natural gas, and #2 oil/kero will be at that time. One thing we can count on is that LIHEAP and other sources of assistance will be exhausted early, meaning those without means will need help.

I applaud the generosity and unselfishness of those who want to share their gains. I'm just suggesting employing a little strategic thinking here.

Great that you are so well-heeled, @ALRATIBA. Yes, businesses (organizations) need funds now, but they always need funds. My point is that chances are very good that this fall, things will be worse for many human beings--individuals, families--and one's assistance at that time will have a far greater impact. I'm thinking about PEOPLE and direct help that has a 100% positive impact, not ORGANIZATIONS, where a percentage almost invariably goes to overhead. Again, my post is about PEOPLE. People are being hurt, and people come first, IMO. YMMV.

There was a man, a long time ago, who did something with loaves and fishes and feeding lots of people. He didn't teach them to fish. He fed them. I'll take that as my guidance.

All the edumacation in the world won't still a rumbling belly. It will come to that, for many. The world will change, and we will need real food to put in real mouths and real money to pay for it. That's all I'm saying with respect to the $1,200. This isn't a referendum on NGOs. It's how we handle the little windfall. I see it one way, you see it another, but we both want what's best for the world, I think, and for that I'm glad.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@ScarletDove wrote:
I am a retiree and planned financially for any unforseen situation, so I guess this one qualifies for an "unforseen situation". This is not a Stimulus Pkg, it is a Corona Virus Relief Pkg and I do not need a check, as I am sure many others do not. My gross per 2018 taxes was just over the individual $level. I would much prefer to have seen more funding for health workers, doctors, first responders, truckers and people in the grocery area plus others who are keeping this country running right now rather than funds to anything that is not relevant to this health crisis of which there was way too much...this cost is on our backs and that of future generations!

@ScarletDove @The entire bill is 88 pages and does provide relief to many sectors. Unemployment is beefed up for those that have lost jobs or are on furlough. There are provisions for hospitals and much more. This is only the first of what will be more aid. Take a look at the whole bill online. If I remember correctly, there is a provision for donating the money.

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

Stray

As a NJ, Bergen county resident I applaud your act of kindness. To hear these stories is uplifting and reinforces my faith in knowing there are good people out there.

God bless you for your gesture and to all who are giving, compassionate and doing whatever it is you do to help others during this crisis. It isn't always monetary help, it is being there for others through a phone call, an e-mail , even a written letter of support. As the expression goes, random acts of kindness.

Stray · ‎04-20-2013

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Stray wrote:
I am also a retiree and my income is unaffected by coronavirus. I don’t want or need a check and I certainly don’t want to make a profit from this pandemic crisis. If I do get one, I’ll walk it up to my local hospital and donate it for PPEs as I am a retired nurse. My State of NJ is hard hit and I live in Bergen County, the epicenter for my state. I’d volunteer but I’m older with a couple of underlying conditions so it’s unwise for me to do so. I feel inadequate but it’s the least I can do
@Stray You have a generous spirit but from a practical viewpoint, you'd better save this money to pay the taxes we'll eventually be assessed to pay for this so-called stimulus package. We'll be paying for years. There's no such thing as "free" money from the government. Where do people think 2 trillion dollars is coming from?

I find this whole thing overly generous, almost like a bribe, and not based on need. It's has huge potential for fraud and abuse. Maybe there is a Santa Claus.

@Kachina624 - you raise a good point. In NJ we have one of the highest property taxes and our State officials mentioned they will probably raise them higher to compensate for lost revenue. I didn't get a check yet, but we were hit so hard in NJersey & so far so good for my husband and I but I lost friends and family living in assisted livings.....I just feel I want to give back, especially being a retired nurse....I've not been out since 3/13, a funeral, before lockdown so something has to make me feel better and that would... I just don't think people with large incomes should have gotten a check, not that mine is but we are doing ok

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Stray You are very generous. I hope whatever you decide to do with your windfall brings you pleasure.

I've been on lockdown since February 18th when I had disfiguring surgery to remove a skin cancer on my nose. All healed now but of course I can't go anywhere. At least I have a yard and can go outside.

Stay safe and healthy.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment