Hopefully no one is over drafted right now…

  • Uranium3006
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    12 years ago

    it would be much welcomed. I could use it to pay off most of my credit card debt

  • pingveno
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    12 years ago

    Not really. Sure there are a few projects or purchases that I might move up by a few years, but my lifestyle is too stable. Honestly, I think I would just put a chunk into retirement. I’m a little behind.

  • BraveSirZaphod
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    22 years ago

    No big material differences. I’d just shove it into retirement savings after maybe taking a trip.

    Double my income and some things would definitely change a bit.

  • callyral
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    12 years ago

    Wouldn’t really change my life that much but it’s still a good amount

  • Armok: God of Blood
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    22 years ago

    It wouldn’t be life-changing, but it would definitely put me in a better place for a year or so.

  • R. J. Gumby
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    22 years ago

    Which account?

    checking - no change

    savings - nice bonus

    IRA - I might be able to retire eventually

  • AFK BRB Chocolate
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    172 years ago

    If that includes IRA and 401k, then yes, I can retire today, and much more comfortably.

    • @abaddon@lemmy.world
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      42 years ago

      Exactly. Keep your bank account at a safe but not wasteful level while letting the rest appreciate somehow.

  • TechyDad
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    52 years ago

    I’m going to assume the “magical doubling” is totally legal and tax free. Meaning, the bank won’t come after me for the accidental deposit in a few days and whatever process added to my account also sent money to the IRS in my name to pay the inevitable tax bill. Obviously, my answer would be different if this weren’t the case.

    It would make a small improvement in my life, but not much. I’d lock the extra money away in savings and likely wouldn’t touch it, but it would provide peace of mind in case things went south financially.