The more I’ve been hearing about the stimulus package that President Obama has been pushing these past few weeks, the less I’ve liked about it. It seems to be full of all sorts of unnecessary spending, and a good deal of it not even targeted in ways that could actually help. Now, according to a […]
Stimulus Package Was Needed But It Won’t End the Crunch
credit: Hey Paul Today Ben Bernanke talked about the stimulus package currently being discussed by President-elect Obama and his incoming administration. He believes it will help, but that it won’t be enough to bring a lasting recovery. From the International Herald Tribune: The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, said Tuesday that the fiscal […]
Obama 2009 Stimulus Plan Could Exceed $775 Billion Dollars
As the new year gets closer the President-elect and his team are making plans for the new year, and his first term in office. One of the first things on the table, a stimulus package that could reach or exceed $775 billion dollars. Regarding the new administration’s stimulus plan, Mr. Axelrod also said that the […]
Obama Considers $500 Billion Stimulus Package For Early 2009
credit: Tony the Misfit Sounds like a stimulus plan is in the works, to be signed by President elect Obama once he is sworn in. From the Wall Street Journal: Aides to President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush are rushing to craft measures to shore up financial markets and prevent a policy vacuum […]
Full Scale Stimulus Package Pushed Back Until After Inauguration
An article in the Washington Post announced today that democrats have put plans for a full scale stimulus package on hold, at least until after Barack Obama is inaugurated in January. Congressional Democrats yesterday abandoned plans to offer a wide-ranging economic stimulus plan next week, putting off any chance that the federal government would provide […]
First A Stimulus Check. Is A $1000 Emergency Energy Rebate Next?
More government aid? After reading an article about the possibility of the Obama administration pushing for a $1000 Emergency Energy Rebate, I had to check it out for myself. I found that while talk of an “energy rebate” isn’t recent news, the Obama campaign did talk on the campaign trail about giving a check to […]
Now That Obama Has Won, What’s Next?
Last night we had a historic election, and our country elected its first black president. Whether you agree with his policies or not, you must admit that he won convincingly and that he now faces one of the hardest things any politician must do. Living up to his campaign promises. As America’s 44th president, Barack […]
What Would People Do With A Stimulus Check? Reader Responses
On a recent post discussing a possible second stimulus check, I asked my readers this question: If a second stimulus package does materialize this fall, what will you do with your check? Will you: Spend it (like they want you to)? Save it Use it to pay down debt? Donate the money? Let us know […]
Bush, Bernanke Support A New Stimulus Package
I thought that talks of a second stimulus check for Americans had been tabled due to recent economic woes, but today I read that once again another stimulus check is being considered. Here’s what they’re saying: Momentum is building for a fresh dose of economic stimulants to boost the country out of the doldrums — […]
Lost In Bailout Talk: Second Stimulus Check is Dead On Arrival
The last couple of weeks we have seen a lot of news about our struggling economy, bailouts of troubled financial companies and buyouts of their their troubled assets. This news is important, and it’s obvious we need to be talking about it. One thing that has been lost in all of this coverage, however, is […]
A Second Stimulus Check: Is It On The Way, And Is It Even A Good Idea?
After the first 2.2 trillion stimulus package, Congress is now considering a second stimulus check for taxpayers. Here is what you need to know.
Another Stimulus Check? Maybe, But Why Not Just Create Your Own?
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Are We Going To Get Another Stimulus Rebate Check?
I was reading the news this morning when I came across this little news item talking about some of Barack Obama’s campaign promises he made yesterday: Barack Obama spoke directly to pocketbook issues in this capital city Monday, hitting Republican John McCain hard as he outlined an economic plan that would include a second stimulus […]
Economic Stimulus Rebate: When Will You Get Your Rebate?
If you’re anything like me you’re probably wondering when you’ll be receiving your economic stimulus rebate check or direct deposit. After checking it out today I found that the IRS has setup a payment schedule based on people’s social security number. My wife and I opted for the direct deposit, which means we will likely […]
