I’m sure at least a few of you know that my day job – you know, the one that pays the bills – is that of a professional writer. And most of the time, I keep quiet about it on here, because most of the things I write about – urinary incontinence, government software, and haunted houses – aren’t really relevant to this site. (Yes, I really have written about all three of those things lately.)

But I’ve got a new story on Bankrate.com that you should check out, if you’re in the market for a home for the first time, or if you’re thinking about it. Now, you can use the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit well before tax time, to help contribute toward a down payment, closing costs, or anything else. It’s just one of the cool new dealios to come out of the stimulus bill – and it could make for a great bargain on buying a home.

And now, back to your regularly-scheduled posts on freebies, discounts and deals…