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Stimulus Checks

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How are all of you handling the shutdowns? I'm pretty introverted so my life has not changed very much.  I call and text my mother.  I call and text a few friends. My firm has officially gone to "work from home" status. I go in the office 2 or 3 times a week to check on the mail that has come in or to print large documents, etc.  All and all it's pretty weird not to be able to run to the store at 6:30am on my way to work or 9:00pm at night on my way back from out of town.  Did any of you receive stimulus checks?  I made just slightly less than $90,000 in 2018, so I qualified for ~$450 in stimulus money. I have not yet filed my 2019 taxes.  In 2019, I grossed about $97,000 so I am glad that I have not had the time to file.  Based on my 2019 income, I would have only received ~$100.  I plan to donate $100 of the stimulus check to charity.  I plan to save the rest.  What are your plans for your stimulus check? Stay safe everyone!

Budget Breakdown May 16-31

It has been a crazy 2 months for me.  I have been traveling all over the State of Florida and I am tired.  I have decided that I am not traveling again until Memorial Day weekend.  I have literally traveled once or twice a week every week for the last 2 months.  It's crazy.  I need sleep and to rest in my own bed.  The travel expenses have been horrendous.  Sigh.  Anyways, here is my proposed budget for the next 2 weeks. $180 utilities $100 groceries $100 gas $1000 Emergency Fund $317 Mother's Day $200 cat expenses $200 spending $33 alarm $250 house $150 Mother I am hoping to start going out more and doing things.  Like go see a movie at the IMAX or go to a pottery class.  I want to start working this stuff into my budget and my life.  I want to break up the monotony and have something to look forward to during the week.  I am too tired to write anymore and I am going to bed.