From the category archives:

Tax Rebate

A Second Economic Stimulus Check? Thanks, But No Thanks.

by That One Caveman on July 22, 2008

A realistic stimulus package

Sorry, but I’m not going to fall for the election year pandering this time.  I graciously and gratefully accepted the first stimulus check – it paid for my bike and helped pay down my car loan – but we certainly didn’t need it.  And now the Democrats are saying the first check didn’t enough to [...]

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Fighting the Temptation to Spend

by That One Caveman on February 29, 2008

A post on Frugal Dad this morning about the tax rebate got me thinking about how hard it is to not go out and spend it like a “good little consumer.” Every now and then, I get this nearly uncontrollable urge spend. It’s usually triggered by a large purchase or an unexpected influx [...]

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The Tax Rebate and the Case of the Runaway Washing Machine

by That One Caveman on February 4, 2008

Before my wife and I were married, we inherited a washing machine from my parents. It was sufficient for our needs; it cleaned clothes well enough and it wasn’t too loud. Occasionally it would rock a bit, but it never started its own marching band.
Our faithful mechanical servant has lived through a lot [...]

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