Rebate checks won't get spent

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Mon, 03/24/2008 - 11:22

Tax rebates are the centerpiece of the government's plan to stimulate the economy, but many Americans are planning to put the money in the bank or use it to pay off debt, according to a survey released Monday.


 

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