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Last I checked for someone getting $0, vs they now get $1k every month, that is a pretty big deal. Even if it by no means covers all expenses. It is the differe
by hitpointdrew 7y ago
Last I checked for someone getting $0, vs they now get $1k every month, that is a pretty big deal. Even if it by no means covers all expenses. It is the difference of being absolutely fucked, vs being kinda fucked, but you now have a much better chance of transitioning or making things work. Also if it is 1k for every adult, then a household with 2 adults (a spouse or significant other), now is getting (as a unit) $2k a month, that is not insignificant and can easily cover mortgage/rent and then some for most Americans.
- Broken_Hippo 7y agoSure, it is better than nothing, and might cover expenses for the month. Or might not. But people are acting like folks are going to go on a spending spree - this only works if you are getting a regular paycheck anyway. This isn't gonna happen. It is survival money if it replaces regular wages, and maybe less than that if they are taking taes out.