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Stimulus checks
What do people do with stimulus checks? Yes, buy stuff — but also pay down debt
by
Ali Budner
Jul 3, 2023
A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that people often use government stimulus money to pay off debt — especially if they have a lot of it.
How have pandemic relief programs helped people facing financial insecurity?
Sep 14, 2021
Early data from Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy show child poverty dropped after the first child tax credit payment in July.
Retail sales were flat in April, falling short of estimates
May 14, 2021
But considering what we're comparing them to — the stimulus-fueled month of March — that's not so bad.
March retail sales soar 9.8% thanks to relief payments
Apr 15, 2021
Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month.
How recipients will spend COVID relief payments depends on their income
Mar 26, 2021
The worst off are likely to use them to fend off economic disaster. The best off may well splurge.
Many will see $1,400 COVID payments hit bank accounts today
by
David Brancaccio
and Nova Safo
Mar 17, 2021
Tens of millions of taxpayers will get the direct payments Wednesday if the IRS has their direct deposit information.
The COVID relief package is official. When will we see direct payments?
Mar 12, 2021
The White House says relief payments sent by direct deposit could start hitting bank accounts this weekend.
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Who qualifies for the $1,400 checks under the Democrats’ new proposal?
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2021
Fewer people will qualify for a COVID-19 relief check under a new agreement from Biden and Senate Democrats.
How $75,000 became the threshold for receiving a stimulus check
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2021
COVID-19 stimulus checks began to phase out for individuals making more than this amount.
Retail sales jump 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus checks
Feb 17, 2021
The $600 stimulus checks got Americans shopping again.