Economic Stimulus

So I get this letter today from the fed telling me that my tax rebate is on its way.Great! I could sure use the extra cash.

“You can expect your payment by 5/9/08.” Um. Today is 5/14/08. Did I miss the check? Lord knows I have so many bills floating around, it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve misplaced an envelope.But that’s a lot of cash!! Panic!!!

“If you do not receive it within six weeks of this notice, please contact us at the number shown above.”What? So there’s a deadline…and then a six-week window? Why didn’t you just make May 9th + 6 Weeks the deadline? That’s like telling your friend: “I’ll meet you at the bar at 8pm. If I’m not there by 4am on Monday, call me and ask me where I am.”