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- I'd been thinking of adopting a puppy for months before the coronavirus pandemic hit the US, and once I was at home full-time, I decided to go for it.
- Adopting Pongo hasn't been cheap — I spent $400 just to adopt him and get him home. I also have some costly vet bills on the horizon.
- I'm privileged to have enough money to cover my usual expenses, so I'm happy to spend my stimulus check at local pet-related businesses.
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold around us, the stimulus package signed into law by President Trump last month brought another surprise: I would qualify for the $1,200 check that's making its way to the households of most Americans.
The funds will be a much-needed lifeline to many. However, I'm still able to rely on my emergency savings if my income should drop in the near future. Plus, my husband has a stable job that has survived the global economic crisis so far.
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