Child Tax Credit: Here’s how to collect your monthly payments
The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments start July 15.
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Jul 14, 2021
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Fourth stimulus check update: Latest White House comments, California governor’s proposal
Millions of Americans support another round of relief payments.
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Survey: More than 6 in 10 Americans say $1,400 stimulus checks won’t last three full months
Most plan to spend their stimulus funds on necessities, not on shopping, dining or traveling.
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Stimulus checks: How adult dependents can claim their $1,400 payment
For the first time, adult dependents are eligible for a coronavirus stimulus check.
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Child Tax Credit: When will your $3,000 (or $3,600) arrive and who’s eligible?
Experts warn the IRS may be hard-pressed to send out checks starting in July.
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Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight
The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.
7 min read Mar 17, 2021 -
Unemployment fraud is harming those with and without jobs. Here’s what to do if you’re a victim
Billions of dollars worth of wrongful unemployment payments have been paid out during the pandemic.
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Biden’s tax plan: Watch for these expanded breaks soon and possible hikes later
Biden may want to hold off on raising taxes as the economy recovers — for now.
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Third stimulus check and COVID-19 rescue plan: How Biden’s first 100 days could impact your money
Carefully managing your finances will be crucial, even if more aid is around the corner.
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$1,400 stimulus check and $400 weekly unemployment boost: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan
Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill proposal comes during the pandemic’s biggest inflection point yet.
7 min read Jan 15, 2021 -
Survey: Rates at zero until 2024, but coronavirus vaccine likely to ‘supercharge’ economy
Consumers should stick to the status quo.
7 min read Dec 14, 2020 -
Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire
It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.
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Biden’s $15 minimum wage plan — here’s who it might help and hurt
Workers may be one step closer to seeing a big boost in the minimum wage.
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What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy
Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.
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Biden Admin and housing: Tax credits for first-time homebuyers, more
Biden’s housing platform attacks affordability issues.
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Second stimulus check: Here’s why this new proposed round of $1,200 payments could be easier to get
The HEROES Act is back, but it could be a non-starter for some Republicans.
2 min read Oct 01, 2020 -
$300 unemployment boost: Which states are paying it and how long it will last
States’ unemployment benefits are one of the few coronavirus relief lines left.
5 min read Sep 25, 2020 -
Universal basic income, explained — and why these free cash handouts remain unlikely
Here’s what might happen if everyone received a guaranteed minimum income from the government.
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Biden or Trump? Plenty of young people remain undecided about who is best for their finances
In this election, many young voters remain unsure about at least one key issue.
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Second stimulus check: How much money could you get?
The plan includes direct aid to taxpayers: $1,200 to individuals and $500 per child and dependent adult.
3 min read Sep 16, 2020
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