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Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
I believe many will hit this upcoming week
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
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On Apr 21, 2020, Dave Scribner wrote: This link shows exactly when the checks are expected to arrive. It's based on adjusted gross income.
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
To compound this frustration, I have a problem with unemployment today. Because there are so many claims in New Jersey, they set up a schedule to claim benefits every week based on social security numbers. Mine comes at 8-9 Sunday morning. Today, the claim site was very slow and then a message saying they were having technical difficulties and to check later. My schedule time is over and now besides getting the "problem" message, I get one saying I've missed my time frame. That means I can't claim now until after 4. That also means everyone else all day until they fix the problem will be filing at 4. I see another jam up. Just shows there's more going on because of this virus than we realize.
Fortunately I get the extra $600 a week unemployment that is automatic and doesn't involved the unemployment web site.
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thomasR Inner circle 1189 Posts |
I’ve had that issue as well, the site in my state is extremely slow.
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Well, surprise surprise. I finally got my bank account information to accept. Looks like maybe part of the problem was my own. When I entered the gross income amount, I took it from a copy of my 2018 tax return. Today, I went through my files and found a copy of the actual form I sent in. On my original copy, I mistook an 8 for a 3. I tried one more time with the right digit and it accepted it. The site now says my payment will be deposited to my bank.
Now if they'd just get that unemployment site fixed, I'd be in good shape for awhile.
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
Congrats Dave. One down...
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TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3163 Posts |
Dave, I too finally got my information into the IRS site. Big money being deposited soon. LOL
Tom
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
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On Apr 27, 2020, TomBoleware wrote: doesn't it feel good to get over that hump? I don't know if I'd call it big money but every little bit helps.
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thomasR Inner circle 1189 Posts |
Dave and Tom... this was my week as well! It looks like I'll be getting some money too.
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TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3163 Posts |
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On Apr 27, 2020, thomasR wrote: Great. Maybe they will give us some more soon. I’ve decided we can spend it better than the government can. Tom
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
I haven't seen anything about giving us poor folks any additional money. The latest stimulus bill just signed was for business and loans. I read an article that a group of people involved in stimulus packages were pushing to give everyone $2000 recurring automatically until the situation is resolved. I doubt that will ever happen but it's a nice thought.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
That would be great for now. In 3 months that inflation would cripple us for a generation.
Back to work is the only real solution.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Agreed.
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On Apr 29, 2020, John Martin wrote: Lost me 6 minutes in when he claims less deaths than flu. There’s going to be folks on both sides..like a court case...you can find experts to support either point of view. Hoping the states that are re-opening show good results and we can begin moving forward.
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Personally I disregard all of the numbers regardless of who puts them out. Everyday the Mayor of New York has a one hour broadcast and states the latest numbers. If the number of cases yesterday was 10,000 and the number today is 10,500, or the number of deaths changes up or down, do people actually do anything different? I don't think so. I think broadcasting the numbers everyday just creates panic and I don't believe the general public really understands the true impact of the numbers.
When people other than the World Health Organization or people who actually monitor the progress of the virus start putting out numbers they have researched, those numbers are always going to support their own personal beliefs and agendas. What is the important number? Cases versus deaths, cases versus recoveries, cases versus hospitalizations? Each will show a different percentage. Do we really care how many have been tested? Sure, that number is relative to the number of cases found but it really isn't changing the day to day things that people do. Maybe I'm just insensitive, but I'm really tired of listening to numbers everyday. Every news story somehow gets related back to the virus.
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Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
"There are three types of lies: Lies, ***ed lies and statistics."
The numbers are meaningless to me. I cannot seem to grasp them. All I know is I'm tired of living in a bubble. I'll obey the law, wear my mask, keep my distance, but I'm not going to let a bunch of numbers affect my happiness anymore. Since this is the Tricky Business section I would like to report I am launching a new business today. Jersey Shore Balloon Decor will specialize in balloon bouquets for your yard to celebrate special occasions. Pay by credit card, I deliver the product to their lawn. NO CONTACT! Wish me luck! www.jerseyshoreballoondecor.com BTW I have applied for four loan/grant programs. I have not heard a word from three of them. The forth one was a PPP through my Square up account. It was approved in 3 days and the money has been deposited in my account! A word to the wise.
"Love is the real magic." -Doug Henning
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Good luck with the new business Ken, and glad you got at least one of the loans.
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
Congratulation and best wishes Ken. Thanks for the update. How has the response been so far?
This sounds like it would have an ideal angle for you to gain some decent press and media coverage. It could be a great H.I. feature story that I could see the media being all over. Nothing like getting thousands of dollars in free promotional marketing for the new venture. Your site also leaves the door wide open for you to return to magic when the time is right and for decent cross-promotion. Again, the best of luck! |
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Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
Thanks Dave, Thanks Mindpro,
Minpro, The press and media coverage is a great idea, and I can't believe it never crossed my mind. I've been so busy the past week trying to get this business up and running. The response--I just got back from delivering our first order. It was a social distance birthday party for a 10 year old girl. There were about 8 cars there honking their horns and then say Happy Birthday. I got a $10 tip and promptly bought a bottle of champagne with it. Thanks also for sharing your ideas.
"Love is the real magic." -Doug Henning
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