ECONOMIC STIMULUS
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Stimulus checks may hold off the calls of collectors for some, but they will not increase the productivity that must be raised in order to grow the economy. The entire economic stimulus package hinging on an increase in consumer spending habits is doomed to fail.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/25/2008 | Read more »
Washington lawmakers announce an economic stimulus plan that will give tax rebates to millions of people. Then, people are supposed to spend the money in order to get the economy moving. But what will they spend it on?
By H.Rox | Published 1/25/2008 | Read more »
This article gives complete information on the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 and what it means to taxpayers, include what it is intended to do, how much they can expect to receive and when.
By Rebecca White-Glanders | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
Use credit or debit card rebate points and store offers to increase your Economic Stimulus Payment.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 5/29/2008 | Read more »
Our lawmakers finally approved the 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan. So I decided I will NOT to spend the tax rebate I'm going to receive, and I'll tell you why.
By Rosemary | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
You might be excited at the thought of receiving $600-1,200 back in the mail this year, but scam artists are just as excited about this opportunity. Read on to learn how you can avoid economic stimulus rebate tax scams.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
The first wave of stimulus rebates have been distributed, but some people did not receive their rebates when they expected them.
By JC | Published 5/22/2008 | Read more »
Yesterday's approval of the Economic Stimulus Package, what it means for struggling individuals.
By Modern Impressionist | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
Economic stimulus check 2009 questions follow last year's "where is my 2008 tax rebate check" queries. Rumors are circulating ever since the introduction of stimulus package legislation termed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
Congressman Joe Courtney, D-2, paid folks at the Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. in Old Saybrook a visit on Mar. 19 to help them understand the recently passed economic stimulus program.
By Corey Sipe | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
The first wave of economic stimulus payments have reached taxpayer hands
By yapbuzz | Published 5/1/2008 | Read more »
This article looks at the 2008 Stimulus package that was worked out between the President and Congress that includes $1.5 billion in tax rebates to over 100 million families.
By Allen Teal | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the Tax Rebate of 2008.
By JC | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
The Economic Stimulus Package Reportedly now has an $8,000 Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers.
By Ryan Christopher DeVault | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
The IRS will be mailing out the Economic Stimulus Payments based on the last two numbers of your Social Security Number. Find out when your check will be in the mail.
By Julie Lind | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
President Barack Obama seems to have grown tired in trying to compromise with Repubicans regarding economic stimulus package tax-and-spend issues.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
Thousands of married couples were denied their Economic Stimulus Payment because a spouse's maiden name was still on their Social Security Card.
By Julie Lind | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
The IRS confirms that 1,500 Economic Stimulus Checks were deposited into the wrong bank accounts.
By Julie Lind | Published 5/17/2008 | Read more »
In regards to the economic stimulus debate, whom do you believe, the Democrats or the Republicans?
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/14/2009 | Read more »
Three Republicans in the Senate --- Arlen Specter, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins --- have paved the way for the economic stimulus package.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
The proposed economic stimulus plan, now pegged at $819 billion, still has plenty of loopholes. Last week's House debate was partisan and divisive, but there is room for compromise.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/1/2009 | Read more »
Any potential for a bipartisan economic stimulus package seems to have drowned during the past two days of House floor debate.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Economic stimulus package tax deductions, rebates, energy credits, carbuyers, fisrt time homeowners
By What's The Story Jerry? | Published 2/21/2009 | Read more »
One example of President Obama's economic stimulus package in Elkhart, Indiana, is to insulate and weatherize low-income people's homes, giving jobs to construction workers.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
Unlike the Wall Street bailout, the proposed economic stimulus plan is outlined dollar by dollar.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/24/2009 | Read more »
If you didn't qualify for an economic stimulus payment in 2008, you may have another chance this year. The payment is based on either 2007 or 2008 income. You can claim a recovery refund credit when you file your income tax return for 2008.
By Kevin Hagen | Published 1/14/2009 | Read more »
Congress acted fairly quickly on the economic bailout for Wall Street. What will happen with economic recovery for Main Street?
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
This is a letter on the upcoming and past economic stimulus bills that I wrote today and sent to Senator Webb and Congressman Frank Wolf.
By Mark DiSessa | Published 1/10/2009 | Read more »
Economic Stimulus Package: Let them Eat Cake. Political Gridlock parallels Marie Antoinette's alleged statement.
By Kofi Bofah | Published 2/4/2009 | Read more »
Something already being considered is an additional economic stimulus and/or a federal tax-free month. Which would be better, and why?
By Chris Houston | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
So, the rebate checks are official. But, how do they work?
By Bryan Belrad | Published 2/15/2008 | Read more »
Nobody on either sides holds exclusive truth on the economic stimulus package, but Minority Whip Eric Cantor seems to lead the way in falsehoods.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
The United States Senate is seriously divided on what the economic stimulus bill should look like. But US Senators are united on one point. The House version of the stimulus package is dead on arrival and will have to be seriously rewritten.
By Mark Whittington | Published 2/2/2009 | Read more »
During a live address to the nation this morning, President George W. Bush Jr. announced the pending implementation of an economic stimulus package to assist Americans facing economic woes.
By Angela Tague | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
If you are concerned with learning how to use your economic stimulus check in the way that it was intended, for your country's financial survival, consider the following spending ideas.
By cbb | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
With rising costs on everything from gas to food items, you have to wonder if this economic stimulus is more fluff than an actual stimulus.
By Jason Little | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Should President-elect Obama issue economic stimulus checks when he takes office? Yes, he should.
By Gary Davis | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
Are the checks being sent out a real economic stimulus, or are they being used to justify paying for government programs at the expense of the tax payers? If you owe any money to the IRS, beware.
By Chadd De Las Casas | Published 5/9/2008 | Read more »
This article discusses 25 ways for families with children to spend their economic stimulus.
By Rachel Carpenter (joyful327) | Published 4/23/2008 | Read more »
As mothers, we always put everyone else's needs before our own. Here are 10 ideas for moms to selfishly use the Economic Stimulus money on herself.
By C.T. | Published 5/7/2008 | Read more »
Let me see if I got this right: the war costs $314 billion, the "economic stimulus" is only $150 billion, and all I get as a stuck-in-the-middle-childless-propertyless-victim-of-inflation taxpayer is a lousy $300?
By Antigone | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
Will you go out and purchase a stereo, which was made over seas, and stimulate some foreign government? Spend your economic stimulus refund wisely and buy American.
By Simply Me | Published 4/8/2008 | Read more »
As you are probably aware, the President introduced a bill that would give most Americans a few hundred dollars each in the hopes of stimulating the economy. This is merely a band-aid placed on a gaping wound.
By A. Hermitt | Published 2/4/2008 | Read more »
To demonstrate the effectiveness of the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act, the United States Federal Bureau of Statistics recently released the results of the ways Americans spent their Economic Stimulus checks.
By Will Wright | Published 9/3/2008 | Read more »
Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, endorses another economic stimulus package.
By K. Karl | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
The government may be ready to put together a second economic stimulus package this year, led by Ben Bernanke and with proposals already made by Nancy Pelosi.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
This article discusses the idea behind the Economic Stimulus Plan recently passed into law, and how it is suppose to boost the economy. It questions the basis of he plan, and issues it may face in being effective.
By Money Man | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
God Bless Pres. Bush! That economic stimulus package really did the trick, didn't it?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
The new Chinese stimulus plan involves partnering with state-owned facilities, and providing new building and investment into communities.
By Samuel D. Holder | Published 11/10/2008 | Read more »
A look at what would be a true economic stimulus plan, not a bandage to soothe the worries of Wall Street investors
By W Thomas Payne | Published 2/11/2008 | Read more »
This article considers several of the ways that the stimulus package may benefit senior citizens.
By Allen Teal | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Stimulus checks are on their way starting next week. Do you know how and when to expect yours?
By Kristina M. | Published 4/25/2008 | Read more »
While much focus has been placed on Republican critiques of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, Democrats have begun voicing their concerns as well.
By Khara House | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Sessions of Congress may seem ugly regarding the economic stimulus package, but several examples of stupid spending have been caught and canceled.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
The 2009 economic stimulus bill that was proposed by President Barack Obama served as a hot topic of debate amongst senators again today as more changes were made to the bill.
By Ryan Christopher DeVault | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
What should we buy to actually help the American economy?
By DeadHeadDave | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
President-elect Obama hopes to start a second round of stimulus checks in early January. But will the benefits outweigh the cost?
By Carol Wilkins | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama has been president for 40 days, but the economic stimulus package debate with Republicans seems like it's gone on forever.
By Michael Thompson | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
Alex "A-Rod/A-Fraud/A-Roid" Rodriguez spoke about steroids at the same time that Barack "No Nickname" Obama spoke about economic stimulus. Which got more attention, A-Rod steroids or Obama stimulus?
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/17/2009 | Read more »
This article looks at the shortcomings of the Economic Stimulus Package and how politics have entered the picture.
By Allen Teal | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Consumer confidence is down. Stimulate locally first.
By James J. Griffin | Published 4/24/2008 | Read more »
For want of political protection and fear of catching that socially transmitted disease every politician fears, Voter Distancing, every Republican in the House of Representatives voted against the Obama stimulus plan (package)...
By saul relative | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
A liberal New York Times opinion writer is against the 2008 tax stimulus plan. His opinion of the stimulus plan is wrong and his idea of what America needs is ignorant and may hurt the democrats.
By Simply Said | Published 1/30/2008 | Read more »
With the economy still in a downward spiral, a new economic stimulus check could just happen.
By Chris Houston | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
For many Americans, economic stimulus checks are already arriving. If you are wondering what to do with your economic stimulus check, do not bother, major retailers already have plans for your money.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/6/2008 | Read more »
Part of President Elect Barack Obama's plan for a stimulus package consists of mailing people rebate checks, similar to the ones mailed by the government earlier this year. But experience suggests that this is a poor way to stimulate economic growth.
By Mark Whittington | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
The House/Senate passed economic stimulus package amounts to little more than pennies for peasants. There are much better alternatives that deal with a crises as a crises, not an election year gambit.
By Robbrian | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
President Bush and congress have come to an agreement today on an economic stimulus plan that includes tax rebates for many individuals and families, as well as tax breaks for businesses that incurred losses over the last 2 years.
By Kristina M. | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
As fears of an economic recession grow, Congress and the White House are moving toward the passage of an economic stimulus package.
By AC Writer | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
January 11th Hillary unveiled her aggressive $70 billion stimulus package which specifically sets out to help homeowners who have been hurt by the housing foreclosure crisis.
By cantor | Published 1/16/2008 | Read more »
Recently, President Bush approved a one-time stimulus payment, or rebate as it has come to be known. This was approved in the hopes that it would put some money back into the economy that is spinning out of control.
By Jennifer Montano | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
A lot of people are worried the President Obama's stimulus package will not help the economy. People are suggesting too much government spending will lead to more turmoil. However, that doesn't entirely make sense.
By Sunny Ash | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
The Obamas serenaded the youth recently at the Youth Inaugural Ball. Can President Obama appeal to all Americans and get approval for his $825 billion economic stimulus plan which calls for two million jobs.
By Della Spearman | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
The economic stimulus bill facing a Senate vote includes a "Buy American" clause. This clause specifies that all steel used in the bill's projects must come from American sources.
By Debbie Henthorn | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
How should you spend your economic stimulus rebate check in order to reap the largest return?
By Francis Jock | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Grocery stores and other retailers offer attractive specials and deals related to the stimulus rebate checks being sent to tax payers.
By ryu184 | Published 5/13/2008 | Read more »
Bush approves economic stimulus plan to boost the economy in hopes of preventing a recession. The plan will provide $168 billion in rebates to be given back to Americans in the next few months. However, people must meet certain criteria in order to receive the rebates.
By Rookie St. James | Published 2/18/2008 | Read more »
A survey reveals that the public is more interested in economic stimulus, unemployment and Iraq elections, compared to Michael Phelps or Nadya Suleman.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/14/2009 | Read more »
It is important to remember that any economic stimulus won't be a quick fix to the economy or the market.
By Aaron Smith | Published 2/19/2009 | Read more »
In debating an economic stimulus package and national debt, why doesn't someone suggest that those of us who can afford to sacrifice should help to pay?
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/7/2009 | Read more »
After two low-key weeks of trying to shepherd his economic stimulus package through Congress, President Barack Obama on Thursday fired back at Republican critics.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
Senator Mitch McConnell explains that spending of $1 million per day since Christ's birth would fall short of the economic stimulus package proposal.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
Are you prepared to take care of yourself and your family during this time of economic and financial turmoil? There are positive steps you can take as an individual to help yourself.
By L.E. Duncan | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
Republicans alleged that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stuffed $30 million into economic stimulus to save a species of mouse, but an investigation debunks the mouse story.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/14/2009 | Read more »
Economic stimulus package - using tax income tax dollars to bailout default corporations
By What's The Story Jerry? | Published 3/7/2009 | Read more »
General Motors' bailout, GM's failure to deliver on promises and the economic stimulus package are explored here.
By What's The Story Jerry? | Published 2/27/2009 | Read more »
Barack Obama is not into vacations. He signed the economic stimulus package on Tuesday, and will launch his home mortgage foreclosure crisis plan on Wednesday.
By Michael Thompson | Published 2/17/2009 | Read more »
Instead of applying your federal tax rebate toward credit card debt, consider using the funds to purchase an extra freezer, which can reduce food expenses, or investing in small home improvements that will cut utility costs.
By Christina White | Published 5/9/2008 | Read more »
America is living in a perfect economic storm. We can get out of it
stronger and richer than ever before but not as long as the bank's lobbyists
live and breathe freely
By K. Kemper | Published 2/4/2009 | Read more »
If you are a sometimes skeptical taxpayer, recovery.gov should catch your attention.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/24/2009 | Read more »
Do we really want to get the economy rolling again? Here is a sure fire plan that`s guaranteed to work or your money back!
By chrisfiore5 | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
Obama and top Congressional leaders celebrate with expensive Wagyu steak.
By Winfield Ross | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
Everyone is vying for how they're going to spend that shiny new rebate check, and yet, most Americans will stimulate the economy and have nothing to show for it by next year. Use these methods to stretch your check.
By Lynn Wilson | Published 7/18/2008 | Read more »
