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

Michigan Gov Whitmer Extends SNAP Use To Local Restaurants, Shops
Michigan Gov Whitmer Extends SNAP Use To Local Restaurants, Shops
December 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is extending assistance to local restaurants and small businesses by way of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, ABC reported on Wednesday...

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China Extends Economic Stimulus Measures For Small And Micro-Businesses
China Extends Economic Stimulus Measures For Small And Micro-Businesses
December 23, 2020  |  South East Asia

China’s State Council announced late Tuesday that small and micro-sized businesses can defer loan payments past first quarter 2021 as needed, according to CNBC. Certain...

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New US Jobless Claims Slightly Down To 803,000
New US Jobless Claims Slightly Down To 803,000
December 23, 2020  |  Economy

Jobless claims are slightly down for the week ending Saturday (Dec. 19), with 803,000 initial claims, a decrease of 89,000 from the previous week’s revised...

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PayPal Waives Check Cashing Fees For Stimulus Checks
PayPal Waives Check Cashing Fees For Stimulus Checks
December 22, 2020  |  Disbursements

PayPal will allow customers to cash their next stimulus checks free of charge, according to a press release. The payments giant said in the release...

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Trump Blasts COVID Relief Package; Calls For Higher Stimulus Payments
Trump Blasts COVID Relief Package; Calls For Higher Stimulus Payments
December 22, 2020  |  Economy

In a video posted on President Donald Trump’s Twitter account Tuesday (Dec. 22), Trump said the recently-passed stimulus act is a “disgrace,” as he wanted...

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PPP Round Two: Main Street SMBs Get New Access To Funding
PPP Round Two: Main Street SMBs Get New Access To Funding
December 22, 2020  |  SMBs

When the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill is finally enacted, $325 billion in aid will be earmarked for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The bulk...

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Pandemic Aid Package Provides Relief For Lenders To Help SMBs
Pandemic Aid Package Provides Relief For Lenders To Help SMBs
December 22, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The almost $900 billion U.S. pandemic aid package ratified by lawmakers Monday (Dec. 21) following months of debate will assist financial institutions by relaxing an...

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Restaurant Owners Say New PPP Package Falls Short
Restaurant Owners Say New PPP Package Falls Short
December 22, 2020  |  Economy

After what has been several months of debate, negotiation, sabre rattling and compromise, the United States Congress has finally passed a second round of stimulus,...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Former Citi Exec Joins JPMorgan; NY Fed Says Credit Applications, Acceptances Fall Amid Pandemic
Today In Digital-First Banking: Former Citi Exec Joins JPMorgan; NY Fed Says Credit Applications, Acceptances...
December 22, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, a former Citigroup executive has joined J.P. Morgan Chase to lead Channels, while results from the Survey of...

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