It’s tax refund time!
Refunds, coupled with Bush’s proposed economic stimulus package, have a lot of people excited about a drop of extra cash in their mailboxes. But will the economic stimulus package work to rectify the sinking stone of the American economy or will over-spending simply lead to more trouble?
Naturally many companies want people to believe the former and want people to spend and spend some more on a variety of products and services. Paying bills with the stimulus package, which totals around $600 for some people, is a big no-no according to major corporations. Buying fancy toys is a positive outcome that will help save us all from the downturn in the economy. Better yet, buy a car or put a down-payment on something you’ve been looking at. Spend and spend some more, America.
Of course, most expert economists doubt that the stimulus package will do much to rectify the plunging economy. Instead, it’ll likely continue to foster America’s philosophy of debt and will impact individuals with lower incomes even more. Credit card debt is already a huge problem in America and, with more money being pumped in by a treasury that can simply print money when it’s convenient, things are quickly losing value.
That doesn’t mean owning things can’t be fun. Consider putting a down-payment on a Mercedes-Benz or another model. Buying a car, any car, has probably never been more convenient for the consumer. Entering a lease agreement can be fun, too, especially with warranties and other safeguards covering your butt during all of the trouble spots of car ownership.
So it’s reasonable to assume that car dealerships are sparking up the big money discounts at this time of year. Tax refund time is a fun time for your local Mercedes-Benz dealer and it can be a great time for you, too, even if your visit simply culminates in a test drive and some drooling over an A-class model.
