Don’t Toss That Junk Mail – It Might Be Your First Stimulus Payment

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*The information in this article pertains to the first stimulus payments issued in April 2020.  Four million Americans are receiving their Stimulus Payment in the form of a prepaid debit card — and many are mistaking it for junk mail. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began sending out Economic Impact Payments …

Where Is My Stimulus Check?

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Are you still waiting for your stimulus check? Many Americans who filed tax returns and used direct deposit for refunds already have theirs. Find out when yours is due! More than half of eligible Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payment, but tens of millions more are still waiting. We’ll let you in on when you can expect yours, …

How Should I Spend My Stimulus Check?

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The stimulus checks promised in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act are starting to land in checking accounts and mailboxes around the country. The $1,200 granted to most middle-class adults is a welcome relief during these financially trying times. Many recipients may be wondering: What is the best way to use this money? To help you determine …