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Rebate Checks

Most Rebate Checks Going For Bills And Gas, Not Spending

New York Times | Peter S. Goodman | Posted 06.08.2008 | Business

Read More: Gas Prices, Economic Downturn, High Gas Prices, Stimulus Package, Fiscal Stimulus Checks, Rebate Checks, Business News

The federal government is showering households with tax rebates to spur spending and invigorate a troubled economy. But many Americans are so consumed...

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2008 Tax Rebate Checks: What Does a Bush-Hating Liberal Spend Hers On?

Katherine Goldstein | Posted 05.06.2008 | Politics

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Katherine Goldstein

While I reject the notion that it's my "patriotic duty" to buy more junk I don't need, here are 3 ideas of worthy ways to spend the money that could do some social and economic good.

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Bush: Give Stimulus Checks "A Chance To Kick In"

Think Progress | Posted 04.16.2008 | Business

Read More: Bush Stimulus Plan, Econmic Stimulus Plan, Economic Stimulus Package, Unemployment, Unemployment Checks, Nancy Pelosi, Rebate Checks, Business News

Recognizing that rebate checks ranging from $300 to $1,200 aren't enough to turn around the economy, several lawmakers are proposing a second stimulus...

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Most Americans Will Save, Not Spend, Tax Rebate Checks

CNN/Money | Ben Rooney | Posted 04.01.2008 | Business

Read More: Small Businesses, U.S. Economy, Economic Stimulus Package, Tax Rebates, Taxes, Bush Stimulus Plan, Economic Stimulus Plan, Rebate Checks, Business News

Tax rebates are the centerpiece of the government's plan to stimulate the economy, but many Americans are planning to put the money in the bank or use...

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Poll: Taxpayers Not Planning To Spend Rebates

Los Angeles Times | Maura Reynolds | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Economic Stimulus Package, Rebate Checks, Stimulus Checks, Tex Rebate, Business News

Most Americans are planning to spend their stimulus rebate checks to pay down existing debt or add to their savings, not to fuel the kind of consumer ...

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Rebate Checks in the Mail by Spring

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Rebate Checks, Tax Return, Economic Stimulus Bill, Stimulus Bill, U.S. Economy, Recession, Recession Fears, Social Security, Irs, Rescue Package, Business News

WASHINGTON — The checks aren't in the mail, but they will be soon. President Bush signed legislation Wednesday to rush rebates ranging from $300...

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