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.

• Nov 20, 2024

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.

• Aug 16, 2023

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.

• Feb 15, 2023

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.

• Oct 13, 2022

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.

• Oct 10, 2022

2/3: Red and Blue

President Biden pushes ahead with COVID economic relief plan; Obama presidential library to begin construction

• Feb 3, 2021
• 55:24

12/29: CBSN AM

House passes measure to increase stimulus checks to $2,000; drones approved to fly above people and at night

• Dec 29, 2020
• 47:10

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.

• Jul 25, 2022

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.

• Jul 1, 2022

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.

• Mar 31, 2022

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.

• Mar 25, 2022

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.

• Feb 11, 2022

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• Jan 22, 2022

CBS Evening News, December 21, 2020

Nations ban travel with Britain over more infectious COVID strain; "Season of Giving": Kindness becomes contagious among Minnesota strangers

• Dec 21, 2020
• 19:58

CBS Evening News, April 27, 2020

Many states looking to reopen as U.S. coronavirus cases approach 1 million; Couple marks 50th wedding anniversary with virtual celebration.

• Apr 27, 2020
• 20:17

CBS Evening News, July 27, 2020

Moderna coronavirus vaccine begins phase 3 trial with 30,000 participants; Calls grow to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in John Lewis' honor

• Jul 27, 2020
• 17:08

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.

• Nov 5, 2021

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.

• Jul 27, 2020
• 1:52

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.

• May 28, 2020
• 1:50

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.

• Jul 16, 2021
• 14:00

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.

• Jul 12, 2021

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.

• Jul 2, 2021

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.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 1:02

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.

• Jun 14, 2021

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.

• Jun 11, 2021

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