What would you do with $1281 ????

[jzion12345]

I'd buy a new computer and then pay off debt.

[pathfinder20]

Two words. Rent Check!

[hmtriplecrown]

Two words. Rent Check!

Rent check?  Ow.  $1281 is two mortgage payments for me (not including city taxes), with about $175 left in fun money.

Since the OP lives in Alaska, I don't think he'd get very far or stay very long on a $640 vacation.  How about investing in 1,281 scratchers, with the hopes of doubling your money?

[ayoung]

booze and hookers. end thread.

[Season36Fan]

Marriage is overrated.

Depend on your spouse.   

And no, I'm not still a "newlywed," we celebrated 6 years in June.   We just try every day to see who can be the sweetest to each other... and it ends up being a nice way to live.

What about investing in Savings Bonds?

Savings bonds are not currently (and aren't usually) the best way to grow your money.    The best rate available right now is on the I-bonds, at 1.5%, and it's variable.   The best fixed rate is 1.4%.    I can make more than that in my savings account.   The only positive about US Savings bonds is the 100% security of the money. 

Mutual funds are the safest and best way to grow your money... as long as you pick the right ones.   If you know little or nothing about the investing, it's best to get help.    Lots of people throw away lots of money trying to save. 

[pathfinder20]

I should made my self clearer. $1281 will probably be about two months of rent for me and utilities. (sorry hmtriplecrown.)

[GameShowFan1987]

Depend on your spouse.    

And no, I'm not still a "newlywed," we celebrated 6 years in June.   We just try every day to see who can be the sweetest to each other... and it ends up being a nice way to live.

Except in my situation it would be illegal in most states.     I'm not against marriage by any means... just kinda jealous as it were.

[tpirfan28]

The only positive about US Savings bonds is the 100% security of the money. 

Ha, I need to change my answer.

THE US IS GOING TO DEFAULT!!!! PAPER CURRENCY IS WORTHLESS!!!!  BUY GOLD!!!!!!!!!11111!!!11!!!

[bigwheel1991]

I have to say i am IMPRESSED with everyone's ideas. I have to say this my rent is $750 a month. How every i have all of my rent taken care of for the rest of this year and part of next. Just in case anyone was wanting to know.

[SteveGavazzi]

Buy an original copy of the Constitution, and then smoke it.

Oh, that costs too much?  Well, then buy that burglarly kit over there, instead.

[joeyboy]

Invest a percentage of it, then put the rest away for a down payment on a new car.

[hmtriplecrown]

I should made my self clearer. $1281 will probably be about two months of rent for me and utilities. (sorry hmtriplecrown.)

No reason to be sorry.  I know rent on the west coast easily reaches into the $1000-1750 range per month in California.  I know nice 3-bedroom apartments in this area which get into the $1200-1500/month range.  Thus, I'm quite content with my $550/month mortgage in a nice quiet suburb.

[crinos43]

Buy an original copy of the Constitution, and then smoke it.

Oh, that costs too much?  Well, then buy that burglarly kit over there, instead.

Who let Bender in here?

[rn]

Ha, I need to change my answer.

THE US IS GOING TO DEFAULT!!!! PAPER CURRENCY IS WORTHLESS!!!!  BUY GOLD!!!!!!!!!11111!!!11!!!

Gold, right now is $1,314.80/troy ounce as of 12:43 EDT.  You would be overdrawn if you invest in that.       Try investing in energy commodities (if you do), they seem better.

[Franc]

$1281 is about two mortage payments for me as well, but I pay biweekly! :S

On the other hand, I'm a gadget geek, so if I had $1281, I'd just get videogames and stuff for my TV!