stimulus

Here is what you need to know about your Economic Impact Payment. For most taxpayers, payments are automatic, and no further action is needed. This includes taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors and retirees.

Source: irs.gov

Today In Retail: American Express Debuts New Offers; NRF Economist Says Stimulus Will Help With Recovery

Today In Retail: American Express Debuts New Offers; NRF Economist Says Stimulus Will Help With Recovery
Today In Retail: American Express Debuts New Offers; NRF Economist Says Stimulus Will Help With...
January 05, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, American Express is launching new offers to start off the year, while the chief economist for the National Retail Federation...

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NRF Economist: Stimulus Will Help With Ongoing Recovery
NRF Economist: Stimulus Will Help With Ongoing Recovery
January 05, 2021  |  Retail

While economic difficulty caused by the pandemic will continue this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a press release that the stimulus...

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IRS Warns Of Scams With Second Round Of Stimulus Funds
IRS Warns Of Scams With Second Round Of Stimulus Funds
January 04, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

As the second round of stimulus money is distributed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning that people need to be vigilant about...

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Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
January 04, 2021  |  Economy

After months of dispute, debate and eventually compromise, the second round of stimulus is in the process of going out to Americans. Already Venmo announced...

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Today In Payments: US Consumers Expect To Return $115 Billion In Unwanted Gifts; Banks May Withhold Stimulus To Cover Overdraft Fees
Today In Payments: US Consumers Expect To Return $115 Billion In Unwanted Gifts; Banks May...
January 04, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. consumers are expected to return $115 billion in unwanted online orders from this holiday season, some stimulus recipients may see...

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Banks May Withhold Stimulus Checks To Cover Overdraft Fees
Banks May Withhold Stimulus Checks To Cover Overdraft Fees
January 03, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

Some intended COVID-19 stimulus beneficiaries won’t see any money the federal government sends them through direct deposits because unpaid overdraft fees will more than consume...

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Bigger US Stimulus Checks Blocked As McConnell Digs In
Bigger US Stimulus Checks Blocked As McConnell Digs In
December 30, 2020  |  Economy

A bid by President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats to peg the new round of pandemic recovery stimulus checks at $2,000-per-person has failed, at least...

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Today In Payments: Mnuchin Says Stimulus Check Distribution Underway; Most Christmas Activations Were Older iPhones
Today In Payments: Mnuchin Says Stimulus Check Distribution Underway; Most Christmas Activations Were Older iPhones
December 30, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, stimulus check distribution began Tuesday, and 9 out of 10 Christmas phone activations were iPhone models. Plus, a “K-shaped” recovery is...

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