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

Senate Extends PPP For Two Months
Senate Extends PPP For Two Months
March 25, 2021  |  Loans

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until the end of May, which will give pandemic-beleaguered businesses more time...

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Applebee’s Gets ‘Incredible Bump’ From Stimulus Spend
Applebee’s Gets ‘Incredible Bump’ From Stimulus Spend
March 25, 2021  |  Economy

At Applebee’s, there could be hope on the horizon amid the pandemic as sales increase, Bloomberg reported. Flynn Restaurant Group, the sit-down chain’s largest franchisee...

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US Gov’t Disburses Another 37 Million Stimulus Payments Totaling $83 Billion
US Gov’t Disburses Another 37 Million Stimulus Payments Totaling $83 Billion
March 25, 2021  |  Coronavirus

There will be around 37 million more stimulus payments going out this week from U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the...

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SBA Triples Lending Limit For COVID Business Support
SBA Triples Lending Limit For COVID Business Support
March 25, 2021  |  Loans

Small businesses will soon be eligible for a lot more COVID relief from the Small Business Association (SBA), CNBC writes. Starting April 6, they’ll be...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Elan, Sharonview Team On Card Program; i2c Collaborates With BrightFi To Help Underbanked
Today In Digital-First Banking: Elan, Sharonview Team On Card Program; i2c Collaborates With BrightFi To...
March 17, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Sharonview Federal Credit Union has collaborated with Elan Financial Services on a credit card program, while BrightFi is...

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Treasury Disbursed $242 Billion In Relief Funds To 90 Million Americans
Treasury Disbursed $242 Billion In Relief Funds To 90 Million Americans
March 17, 2021  |  Economy

President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan released its first tranche of pandemic relief, so far distributing an estimated $242 billion in payments to...

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US Retail Investors Get Stimulus Checks, Look To Stock Market
US Retail Investors Get Stimulus Checks, Look To Stock Market
March 15, 2021  |  Investments

Retail investors are gearing up to use their $1,400 stimulus checks on the stock market, the Financial Times (FT) reported, and will likely invest around...

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Today In Payments: Cryptocurrency Could Be Banned In India; Stripe Valued At $95 Billion After $600 Million Funding
Today In Payments: Cryptocurrency Could Be Banned In India; Stripe Valued At $95 Billion After...
March 15, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, India could ban all cryptocurrency, and Stripe is valued at $95 billion after a $600 million funding round. Plus, Flywire plans...

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Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
March 15, 2021  |  International

China, as it sees the effects of the pandemic recede, has begun wrapping up its pandemic economic stimulus efforts, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes....

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