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 Payments: Rent-A-Center Acquires Acima; FIS, Global Payments Eyed Merger
Today In Payments: Rent-A-Center Acquires Acima; FIS, Global Payments Eyed Merger
December 21, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Rent-A-Center acquires Acima, FIS and Global Payments discussed a merger and the U.S. Senate reached a deal for a new stimulus...

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Americans Could Get $600 Stimulus Checks Early Next Week, Says Mnuchin
Americans Could Get $600 Stimulus Checks Early Next Week, Says Mnuchin
December 21, 2020  |  Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC on Monday (Dec. 21) that Americans should see $600 individual stimulus checks as soon as next week. “This...

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Aid For Struggling SMBs Tops Long List Of Funds In New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Aid For Struggling SMBs Tops Long List Of Funds In New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
December 21, 2020  |  Economy

Facing a hard holiday deadline and the threat of a federal government shutdown, House and Senate negotiators were able to accomplish in six days what...

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Report: An Estimated £26 Billion In UK COVID Loans Might Be Fraudulent
Report: An Estimated £26 Billion In UK COVID Loans Might Be Fraudulent
December 20, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The Bounce Back loan program the British government launched in May to spur England’s economic recovery from COVID-19 has been beset with fraud and poor-quality...

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US Senate Leaders Compromise On Fed Lending Powers In COVID Aid Deal
US Senate Leaders Compromise On Fed Lending Powers In COVID Aid Deal
December 20, 2020  |  Economy

The new U.S. government coronavirus relief package will contain $600 direct checks, $300 unemployment benefits per week and aid for small businesses, schools and vaccination...

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Congress Agrees Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours As Lawmakers Try To Reach Stimulus Deal
Congress Agrees Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours As Lawmakers Try To Reach Stimulus Deal
December 18, 2020  |  Politics

The U.S. House and Senate passed an agreement Friday evening (Dec. 18) to postpone a government shutdown for 48 Hours as Capitol Hill lawmakers prepared...

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Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams
Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams
December 17, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

With every dark cloud comes a silver lining – or at least that’s how the old and oft-repeated expression goes. Said less often though, no less...

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Congress Still Debating Over Size Of Individual Stimulus, Unemployment Checks
Congress Still Debating Over Size Of Individual Stimulus, Unemployment Checks
December 17, 2020  |  Economy

Lawmakers are still debating the size and scope of proposed individual payments and enhanced unemployment benefits in the estimated $908 billion economic stimulus package being...

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Deep Dive: How Tapping Instant Payments For Disbursements Can Help State, Federal Agencies Foster Financial Security
Deep Dive: How Tapping Instant Payments For Disbursements Can Help State, Federal Agencies Foster Financial...
December 17, 2020  |  Disbursements

Consumers in the U.S. are still reeling from the lasting financial impacts brought about by the first months of the pandemic. Sweeping unemployment, rising medical...

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