Well, I retired my gov't debit card this week...
I had been using it most of the month for incidental daily expenses and such, never really used it for a major purchase.
I checked it the other day and it was down a shade under $20 balance, so I transferred that to my bank account. The money showed up this morning. The money certainly helped me out. I hope others had good experiences with it.
Now waiting for the next one. 
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*whew* !!
I know a lot of people needed it more than I did.
However, I have money in my savings acct. paying .005% that I can hit-up for the rest of the money I need.
Its been a tough go for those living below the poverty line, believe me.
Little if any help except for assistance with my power bill hopefully!
Thanks for the well-wishes. I really appreciate the good vibes.
Gas is abt. to hit $4 a gallon here in Calif.
Just got back from the store so its $10 a run into town and back in my 20-year old car.
Things are so expensive!
Haircut is $50 everywhere. $50! 
Won't be doing that anytime soon.
Long is good! Long is good! 
