emmasi Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 So Ruddy has pushed the stimulus package through. What is it, $900 per family? To spend on whatever we like, just as long as we keep industries moving? I say "we" but I doubt I'll be seeing any money, and I'm guessing that most people under 25 - which is most of the people here - won't see it either. But what is everyone else planning to do with the money? And what would the rest of you do if someone gave you $900 to play with? I'd probably put most of it in the bank, but that really goes against the whole point of the stimulus. So... I don't know. DVDs maybe ? Hm, maybe there's a reason they don't give people like me free money lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitieL Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I thought it was for each person who earned between $10000 - $80000. And I was told it was $950? Anyways, from what I've been told, together my husband and I will be getting about just under $3000. And it will be all going on bills and getting my car fixed up so I can sell it. Chances are none of it will get saved. It happens when you have kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzgal82 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 its suppose to stimulate the economy by inticing us to spend in the retail industry wel... we buy our clothes that are made in china we by our cars that is made in japan or europe we buy our oil that is mined from the saudis most food products are imported Australian companies are being bought by the Asians and half our jobs are shipped overseas Who's economy is it stimulating again??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierced Musie Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have no idea what this is about, probably because I'm in the UK but... a) Emmasi, you got me going with the thread title but failed to deliver . b) I would keep the money as a starting point of saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lise Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I didn't think the title was dirty until I read the bit underneath it. For most people it will be probably end up going on essentials rather than savings or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmasi Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 its suppose to stimulate the economy by inticing us to spend in the retail industry wel... we buy our clothes that are made in china we by our cars that is made in japan or europe we buy our oil that is mined from the saudis most food products are imported Australian companies are being bought by the Asians and half our jobs are shipped overseas Who's economy is it stimulating again??? That's true, but lot's of people do have jobs right now and they won't be able to keep them if people don't spend money to keep them employed. I got my hair cut the other week, and it cost me $20. My friend implied that it was a waste of money cause I didn't get much off, but I thought if I can help keep a nice hairdresser employed - and they were nice people - then I don't mind paying. If I had $900 I could get many haircuts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Lynd~ Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I don't think pensioners are getting it which sucks.Hello K Rudd,if we aren't low income earners who is?! I'm on DSP not the dole, so don't give me that get a job line either.Not as easy as it sounds.People are saying it will mostly go on booze and in the pokies which i think is insulting.Just because we are't rich or may live in western Sydney doesn't make us alcohlics and druggies,etc.I did get the one given out in december and most of it's still in the bank so i'm not sure it'll have the desired effect.Most people will be saving it for essentials like bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 It's a good idea. Not what like our government are doing, which is absolutely nothing that benefits the people of the state... They're borrowing €4000 per person per day. Obviously, none of us will see any of that. Most of it will probably go into politician's pockets. So, what would I do if I received €560/A$900? I'd most likely spend it in the small businesses as they're the ones who'll suffer the most in an economic downturn. I'm trying not to shop in the huge chains as they have enough money as it is, and they're taking advantage of the recession by laying people off even when they're making money. Small businesses are the ones that keep this country running, we need to stop spending our money in huge multinational businesses where the money goes overseas, and spend it in the indigenous stores and outlets to help save our own economy. [/lecture] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-g-l-a-m-o-r-ous- Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 In Ireland they are taking the taxpayers money and just using the money to save the banks, even though they do not know if it will work! My dad said at the beginning of 2008 that we shoul give eveyone in Ireland 200 euro that they had to spend in Irish businesses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmasi Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 My friend thinks that, because I'm a student, I might actually be getting money after all. I'm not holding my breath, but IF I do get money, I've realised that a big chunk of it will go to uni books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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