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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

People Keep Saving Despite Low Interest Rates
People Keep Saving Despite Low Interest Rates
November 13, 2020  |  Banking

Interest rates on deposit accounts are hovering at near zero percent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped people from socking money away....

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Stimulus Future Still Uncertain After Election
Stimulus Future Still Uncertain After Election
November 12, 2020  |  Economy

The status of a new stimulus bill is still up in the air as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has again balked at Democrats’ urging...

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Today In Payments: China’s Singles’ Day Sales Hit $56B; Lyft Considers Moving Into Delivery Sector
Today In Payments: China’s Singles’ Day Sales Hit $56B; Lyft Considers Moving Into Delivery Sector
November 11, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Alibaba’s Singles’ Day in China has brought in $56 billion thus far, and Lyft is launching a delivery service. Plus, the...

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Is A New COVID-19 Stimulus Coming Soon … Or Are The Odds Less Than Stimulating?
Is A New COVID-19 Stimulus Coming Soon … Or Are The Odds Less Than Stimulating?
November 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A new U.S. federal COVID-19 stimulus is possible, and maybe even likely, but how much – and who will get it – is less clear....

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Stocks, Vaccine Data Anticipate Return To ‘Normal’ For Consumers
Stocks, Vaccine Data Anticipate Return To ‘Normal’ For Consumers
November 09, 2020  |  Economy

The rally has legs. To that end, stocks opened the week at new highs on two events that may signal game changers for the U.S....

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US Business Leaders Hope For Pandemic Relief, More Global Cooperation
US Business Leaders Hope For Pandemic Relief, More Global Cooperation
November 08, 2020  |  Economy

Several powerful business interests, including representatives from J.P. Morgan Chase, Microsoft and the travel industry, are publicly urging a peaceful transition of power after the...

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New COVID-19 Stimulus Deal Is Top Priority, Mitch McConnell Says
New COVID-19 Stimulus Deal Is Top Priority, Mitch McConnell Says
November 04, 2020  |  Economy

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said his first priority is passing a new COVID-19 stimulus bill before the end of the year, CNBC reports. The...

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Mortgage Delinquencies, Eviction Notices Pile Up As Protections Wind Down
Mortgage Delinquencies, Eviction Notices Pile Up As Protections Wind Down
November 02, 2020  |  Economy

With federal protections on mortgage delinquencies and evictions that were put in place during the COVID crisis set to end December 31st, a growing backlog...

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Senate Goes Into Recess Without A New Stimulus Deal Before The Election  
Senate Goes Into Recess Without A New Stimulus Deal Before The Election  
October 27, 2020  |  Economy

Congress has not yet arrived at another stimulus deal after months of discussions, while the probability that anything will be ratified before the election on...

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