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Klarkashton

(3,171 posts)
3. There was some happy faced analysis about those checks that concluded that there arent going to be any.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 01:36 PM
Thursday

It was a soft let down. LOL

Demobrat

(10,079 posts)
4. Good. I hope you encouraged him
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 01:41 PM
Thursday

to go out and max out his credit cards before tariffs kick in. Because he can pay them off with his rebate check.
That’s what I do. Since we know the checks are coming, why not buy that new barbecue now?

harumph

(2,579 posts)
5. or better yet, go for that home equity loan.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 02:28 PM
Thursday

loans that are collateralized are much better. everybody knows that. I mean common knowledge right?

Demobrat

(10,079 posts)
8. That would be better, but they have to apply. And wait.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 05:23 PM
Thursday

Gives them too much time to think. You want to encourage that impulse purchase. Get them to pull out the card right now.
“ I hear checks are going out before April 15th. Can’t wait to pay off my credit card. Hey did you hear about the big sale down at Burt’s Boats?”
They’re not that creative. Gotta give them ideas!

wishstar

(5,653 posts)
7. We probably will when he causes another Great Recession like Bush did
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 02:47 PM
Thursday

to prop up Repubs chances of retaining Congress. I've read some finance articles by Repubs who aren't worried because they think since we got through 9/11, the Bush Great Recession and Covid, another Republican disaster will be manageable with plenty of bailouts this time around too.

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