The economic stimulus payments that were part of the legislation that Congress passed earlier this year started being mailed out and deposited into the accounts of taxpayers earlier this month. Yesterday, I received my stimulus payment via direct deposit to my bank.
Wow. The government wants me to stimulate the economy with $13.85. Looks like [...]
Also tagged Blogging, Consumerism, EntertainmentI have been toying around with the idea of a part-time job lately, mainly to make up for some of my lost income during my brief unemployment stint. Doing so also allows me to earn some extra money to pay off some bills that accumulated during that time. The problem I have is coming up [...]
Also tagged Personal, WorkLate last night, I received word from my real estate agent that the owner of the house I made an offer came back with a counter-offer. The offer I made on Sunday afternoon was for $7,000 less than the asking price, with a request for $3,000 in closing assistance. Overall, the owner is [...]
Also tagged Real EstateI had a productive meeting with my mortgage person last night. I did not get home until 8:30 PM, and I met with him just after 5:30 PM! Wow, has the mortgage market gone crazy. If you imagine the mortgage, chances are you can actually get it. If you can think [...]
Also tagged Consumerism, Real EstateOne of the events that transpired before I headed to Boston from my training seminar in Chicago was a phonecall from my landlord. He is selling the property in which I currently rent an apartment. At the moment, I thought a little about it. I thought more about it, though, on my plane ride to [...]
Also tagged Consumerism, Personal, Real Estate
