Federal Tax & Bailout 2008

It’s a tough life when you struggle to spend money that isn’t coming out of your own income. Last year I needed to cancel my American Express card and since I didn’t want to lose a bunch of accumulated miles, I cashed them out for various things — mostly gift cards. I have a $100 Pottery Barn card and a $200 Crate & Barrel card remaining. We have been wanting a new rug for the kitchen — one with the rubber backing so it won’t slip around. Not only were we unable to find one at Pottery Barn, I