How to get extra 10% on your 2007 Economic Stimulus check?

Sears is pretty desperate for that stimulus check money. They're offering a bonus to anyone who converts their stimulus check into a Sears Gift Card. Note that the Stimulus Rebate is NOT an advance on next year's refund.

Sears plans on offering a 10% bonus to anyone who converts their fiscal-stimulus checks into a Sears or Kmart gift card.

The announcement came as many scrambled to turn in their taxes, which are due at midnight. The Internal Revenue Service will begin sending the checks in early May.

Customers can present their checks at a cash register at Sears and Kmart to convert it into a gift card at the full value of the check, and to receive a bonus gift card worth 10% of the check.

The details for shoppers who elect to receive the fiscal-stimulus check by direct deposit are still being worked out, but they will likely be able to register online to receive a coupon to bring to stores.

To be eligible, the amount of gift cards purchased must be equal to the full value of the stimulus check.

The promotion is scheduled to last between May 14 and July 19. The gift cards have no expiration and no fees.

Does this tempt you? Or will your rebate check go towards paying off some debt?