Prosperity Cheques

[Ironhorse]

In other new, local banks reportedly running out of cash (large bills etc) due to all the people cashing their Prosperity Cheques.

WTF? Is this still the 70's? They all want cash? Haven't these people heard of debit? Or are they all stuffing their mattresses and pillowcases full of money?

[snappyk]

what was the deal with the taxes thing, for those that didn't file do they still get cheques? Got mine friday, paid bills with it, now it's gone.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

I have a MC with a $5000 limit, a VISA with a $8000 limit and a LOC with a $10,000 limit. Total amount owing?

$0

I don't spend what I don't have. In fact, I've had a credit card for 8 years and have paid $0 in interes in my life. I actually profit. I got my cheque for my cash back Platinum card yesterday and the cheque was for $265.38

Some folks have to spend what they don't have simply to buy necessities or deal with unexpected expenses that must be paid. You should feel fortunate that you are not in such a situation.

[jam26]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

I have a MC with a $5000 limit, a VISA with a $8000 limit and a LOC with a $10,000 limit. Total amount owing?

$0

I don't spend what I don't have. In fact, I've had a credit card for 8 years and have paid $0 in interes in my life. I actually profit. I got my cheque for my cash back Platinum card yesterday and the cheque was for $265.38

That's good to hear, Albert...but weren't you once a compulsive gambler in over your head in debt?! If so, I'm glad you've turned your life around.

[TheCommodoreAfro]

Man,
I know I don't reside in Alberta before, but I think I'll get on the horn to see if my old mail (forwarded to my mum's place) has got me a cheque. That would be a nice surprise, and I would likely save it for my pending trip home during Stampede this year.

[TheCommodoreAfro]

Originally Posted by La Flames Fan

HAHAHA...I know, I was wondering if I would, but two years of filing $0 returns has paid off! WOOHOO!

OK, I guess I'm due for one then, as well...(picks up phone)

[Incinerator]

Originally Posted by TheCommodoreAfro

Man,
I know I don't reside in Alberta before, but I think I'll get on the horn to see if my old mail (forwarded to my mum's place) has got me a cheque. That would be a nice surprise, and I would likely save it for my pending trip home during Stampede this year.

If you filed a tax return with an Alberta address you're in.

[Incinerator]

Originally Posted by snappyk

what was the deal with the taxes thing, for those that didn't file do they still get cheques? Got mine friday, paid bills with it, now it's gone.

If they file now they'll get it in March apparently.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by jam26

That's good to hear, Albert...but weren't you once a compulsive gambler in over your head in debt?! If so, I'm glad you've turned your life around.

I dabbled in gambling before, but it wasn't that bad. It was in the paper a couple years ago.


How did you remember? Do I know you?

[albertGQ]

Double post

[jam26]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

I dabbled in gambling before, but it wasn't that bad. It was in the paper a couple years ago.


How did you remember? Do I know you?

No, I remember you mentioning it here.

[V]

I'm in the same situation as albert. 3 credit cards with $7,000 limits each, plus a $30,000 LOC. I've never paid a cent of interest. We run a very tight budget here, and I'm glad for it. I'd hate to have to worry about paying my bills every month.

[The Goon]

I got my cheque in the mail last night, and the first thing I did was take a picture with it, and also giving the finger to the camera. Then I emailed the pic to all my friends and family in Ontario with the email having the subject "The Alberta Advantage."

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by Dominicwasalreadytaken

I'm in the same situation as albert. 3 credit cards with $7,000 limits each, plus a $30,000 LOC. I've never paid a cent of interest. We run a very tight budget here, and I'm glad for it. I'd hate to have to worry about paying my bills every month.

Well aren't the two of you stars

[Gravitykillr]

Originally Posted by The Goon

I got my cheque in the mail last night, and the first thing I did was take a picture with it, and also giving the finger to the camera. Then I emailed the pic to all my friends and family in Ontario with the email having the subject "The Alberta Advantage."

hahaha that's great

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by fotze

Well I've got a $12,500 visa and a $5000 line of credit and I do pay interest sometimes. I once paid for renting 3 houseboats to get the airmiles but was late paying it off so I ended up paying a couple hundred dollars of for a few days of interest, cause getting 60 guys to fork over money is a pain in the ass. Won't be doing that again.

I should think with such a sausagefest you would have pin in your ass.

[V]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Well aren't the two of you stars

Yeah, I think so. I think I'm sooo much better than you, that's why I typed that. Just wanted to make sure things are clear.

[albertGQ]

Got my $400 cheque in the mail yesterday!!!

Thats going towards my road trip to LA in April to see the Kings/Flames and Ducks/Flames games to close the season.

YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[ken0042]

Has anybody else not received theirs yet? That is, of people who fully expected to have one?

[V]

I still haven't gotten mine yet. That's 1200 clams I'm waiting on. It would be nice to get it.