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How we spent our relief checks
May 20, 2020
Economists at four universities studied the spending habits of about 1,600 middle and low-income consumers who got $1,200 direct payments. The money was spent on necessities like rent and food.
What House Democrats have proposed for a new COVID-19 stimulus bill
by
David Brancaccio
, Scott Tong
and Alex Schroeder
May 13, 2020
The $3 trillion bill proposes another round of direct checks to Americans.
Still waiting for your stimulus money? The deadline for direct deposit information is Wednesday.
May 12, 2020
About 20 million Americans are still waiting.
Treasury expects to borrow $3 trillion over next 3 months
May 5, 2020
That's almost triple what the Treasury borrowed in the 2019 accounting year.
How are you spending your $1,200 relief payment?
May 1, 2020
Americans are paying back friends, buying necessities, paying bills and giving to charity.