What would you do with $2000 from the government?

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pr0to88Member
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#1Sep 26, 2022, 03:47 PM
So if you’re in the USA and Trump drops that sweet $2000 check for tariffs, how much of it would you throw into BTC? I'm thinking all of it.
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alpha51Member
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#2Sep 28, 2022, 01:56 AM
Not sure if that check's for me. I’m in the U.S., but it seems I’m not qualified for the tariff payout.
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SwiftForkMember
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#3Sep 28, 2022, 06:21 AM
If I’m making enough cash weekly, I’d dump all $2000 into bitcoin. If it’s tight financially, I’d pay off my debts first. Depends on my situation... but honestly, sitting in a bank doesn’t do anything for me. I’d rather hodl some BTC.
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lynx1337Newbie
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#4Sep 28, 2022, 06:29 AM
I’m all set financially, so I’d just invest the full $2000 into bitcoin. I mean, if the money’s just sitting there, might as well, right? But seriously, what’s the income cap for not getting that money? Are we just assuming everyone qualifies?
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samforkNewbie
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#5Sep 30, 2022, 03:23 AM
Guess in an ideal world, I’d spend it all on BTC too. I remember a lot of folks did the same with stimulus money before.
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pr0to88Member
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#6Sep 30, 2022, 09:42 AM
If you’re making good money, you probably don’t count, huh? But I’d still let anyone answer the poll with their choice. I’m even adding a new option just for y’all.
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topbl45tNewbie
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#7Sep 30, 2022, 12:51 PM
Definitely going all-in! But like, what’s the definition of ‘high income’? I mean, Musk and Bezos are on another level.
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alpha51Member
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#8Sep 30, 2022, 01:04 PM
Phil, you rock! Just voted for that extra option. And by the way, thanks for your service in the Navy!
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dandefiSenior Member
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#9Sep 30, 2022, 05:23 PM
I’m debt-free and covered on living expenses. I'd put about $1500 into btc and save the rest. But I bet a lot of people are gonna use that cash to pay down debts instead.
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serHero Member
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#10Sep 30, 2022, 08:56 PM
Are people really getting $2000? Trump talks a lot but doesn’t always follow through. Sounds like a pipe dream with rising health insurance costs, too. If I get it, maybe some in BTC.
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alpha51Member
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#11Oct 2, 2022, 03:56 AM
You might wanna rethink that. Trump actually does get things done... maybe not everything, but he’s more active than you think.
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#12Oct 2, 2022, 08:56 AM
Depends how much we actually get. But if it’s $2000, I’d probably just go full BTC. Got no big expenses right now. It’s all about that ROI, right?
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sam.ravenMember
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#13Oct 2, 2022, 10:49 AM
Trump mentioned ‘low and middle income,’ so some folks might not even see a dime. It’s all a bit shady. Maybe he could just buy BTC to distribute, like El Salvador.
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pr0to88Member
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#14Oct 2, 2022, 04:34 PM
I’d guess the cutoff is around $250k for individuals, maybe $500k for couples filing jointly.
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serHero Member
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#15Oct 2, 2022, 07:17 PM
Oh great, so we’re considering him ‘active’ because of social media posts? The guy’s a joke in politics. I don’t see Americans doing any better than before.
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#16Oct 2, 2022, 07:49 PM
Why are we not talking about fun stuff like parties? I mean, I’d probably just use the money for regular bills, not BTC. This $2k probably won't be as useful as previous checks.
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hash51Newbie
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#17Oct 3, 2022, 12:50 AM
Seriously, are we sure this tariff idea is real? I keep hearing it, but betting odds are way low. Last I checked, people aren’t jumping to invest.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#18Oct 3, 2022, 01:26 AM
Reality check gotta pay bills first. If we ever get this money, I think a lot of folks will just play it safe this time.
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pr0to88Member
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#19Oct 3, 2022, 07:26 AM
I’m thinking it might actually happen in early next year. If it does, a good amount will probably find its way into crypto.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#20Oct 3, 2022, 11:49 AM
That’s a tough call. In other countries, $2000 can stretch a lot further. Over here, it’s not much with the cost of living. Honestly, if I had it, I’d just put another $2000 on top and go all in.
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