Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
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These states are still sending out stimulus checks
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
Americans may get a tax refund shock this year
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
10M people still eligible for stimulus check, but clock is ticking
Some Americans, especially those who don't pay taxes, may still be due some pandemic money, a government report says.
Here's when California's gas rebate checks are arriving
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
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Some Florida families to get a $450 "inflation relief" check
One-time payments will help about 59,000 households in the state, including those on welfare.
Californians set for up to $1,050 in "inflation relief" checks
Californians are grappling with the the highest fuel costs in the U.S., with an average price of $6.27 a gallon.
Here's who may still be eligible for stimulus checks
Some Americans may still be waiting for their third federal stimulus check, according to the Treasury Department.
Stimulus checks for gas? Here's what could be coming your way.
A trio of bills in Congress would offer stimulus payments and rebates to help Americans cope with soaring gas prices.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
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At least 18 billionaires got stimulus checks, report says
Some 270 ultra-wealthy people who received the checks had reported negative net incomes on their tax returns, according to ProPublica.
Republicans unveil scaled back financial help for Americans
Republicans are unveiling a proposal to extend benefits for Americans, but in a scaled back fashion. A final agreement with Democrats could be weeks away, and time is running out for millions of unemployed workers. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Another 2.1 million jobless claims filed
Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past week. Many Americans are relying on those benefits, but some are still waiting for their first unemployment check. Mark Strassmann reports.
June retail sales numbers show spending in U.S. is up
The U.S. Census retail sales report for the month of June was released on Friday and to many analysts, the numbers were promising. The 0.6 percent bump in sales is significant, the Commerce Department says, since the last rise of this size was last seen in March 2021 around the time stimulus checks were doled out. Diane Swonk, chief economist for Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to help make heads or tails of what the rise could mean for Americans.
Stimulus aid roundup: Here are benefits you might have missed
Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits.
Why some U.S. families got a bigger federal stimulus check
New England households are seeing smaller checks on average due to smaller families and higher incomes.
Why some families got a bigger stimulus check
The IRS on Tuesday said it has sent almost $390 billion in direct aid to about 164 million U.S. households. Households in Utah have received the largest stimulus checks in the third round of direct payments with an average windfall of $2,784.
New IRS tool for families trying to get Child Tax Credit payments
The IRS unveiled the tool Monday for people who made too little to file a tax return.
Administration ramps up outreach on child tax credit
The IRS is sending out letters to taxpayers who may be eligible based on information it has from tax returns and distributing stimulus checks, among other measures.
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