Comments on: Trade Your Tax Rebate for a Giftcard

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:09:28 +0000

My stimulus check (which I got on Monday) went straight into my savings account, so I’m not sure it will participate in the stimulation of the economy right way. However, I’m saving because I think my laptop is about to die, so it’ll help eventually…

By: Debra

Debra — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:44:51 +0000

I got my $900 on Monday direct deposited. My partner is getting around $700 because she didn’t make enough to get the full $900. We’re considering doing some ecology/heating/cooling work around the house. We got an estimate yesterday and insullating the attic more fully and sealing the ducts would be $1600. Well, there it goes…

By: VicfromATL

VicfromATL — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:42:31 +0000

Thanks for the info. I’ll surely use it @ Kroger or Walmart. I hope both allow the partial use.

Is the rebate check required? What’s the minimum purchase/Gift Card @ Kroger or Walmart? Hoping we can use credit card to buy one.

By: fifty8th

fifty8th — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:36:54 +0000

In a way I already spent it, I bought a new refrigerator early in the year, so when I get the actual rebate I will use it to pay back my savings account.

By: MilkYourMoney

MilkYourMoney — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:34:12 +0000

Wow – I didn’t realize this was an option. I guess if you have plans to make a big purhcase, this is perfect.

By: Philip

Philip — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:33:05 +0000

I read that article by Liz Pulliman this morning before I read your site, I was annoyed with her suggestions that it was such a bad idea. I was planning on about the exact same thing that you are, get it at the grocery store, get 10% plus credit card bonus, then not have to spend other money on groceries.

My thoughts are that since Kroger does not require the actual rebate check, how much is worth putting on gift cards? you can do $330 increments up to $1320. I will probably get the $660 myself.

By: "Mo" Money

"Mo" Money — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:52:48 +0000

Good post. I think the retailers that are giving a 10% return on the rebate money is smart marketing. One way to get the bonus and still put your money into a savings account is to get the Kroger gift card then buy your groceries with the gift card while putting your food budget money into savings. Everybody wins.

By: auntie green

auntie green — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:58:04 +0000

wow, $150 a month for food, I’m amazed. What is your monthly budget for restaurants? (noted that you said you have a lot of company paid meals)
I like that you say you eat fruit. I was wondering what you ate, I was picturing you eating Kraft Mac-N-Cheese daily, bought for 5-for-$1 or something. Good nutrition today in the form of good food choices can help prevent future health problems, which will save money in the long run

By: budgets are sexy

budgets are sexy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:41:37 +0000

Wow, talk about some creative marketers out there eh?! Def. an interesting concept though… great post, thx

By: El Cheapo

El Cheapo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:31:03 +0000

My rebate check is going towards a plane ticket for one of my best friend’s wedding in June. Airline ticket prices are downright scary right now!!

Per the groceries, I think that’s a great use for the rebate check. With food prices increasing month to month, its a good time to stock up on dried goods or groceries you were planning on buying anyways. Its a small way of hedging against inflation and rising food prices.