Gun sales on pace for record year
Pandemic, mass shootings, concern over gun legislation all playing roles.
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Still filing taxes? Here's how to speed your refund
Average refund is almost $3,000, but more taxpayers are facing delays this year due to IRS staffing and tax changes.
Initial jobless claims fall to new pandemic low
The Department of Labor reports 473,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, down 34,000 from the previous week and the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Obama administration's Troubled Asset Relief Program, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
Trump ends delay and signs COVID relief bill
President Trump signed a bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package Sunday, ending a days-long standoff with Congress. The bill also includes $1.4 trillion in funding to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Millions of tax refunds delayed
The IRS is holding 29 million tax returns for manual processing, delaying tax refunds for many Americans, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent arm of the tax agency that looks out for consumers' interest. Some taxpayers are fretting on social media about weeks of waiting for their money. CBS News Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to talk about the delays.
IRS set to start sending monthly child tax credit payments in July
Officials say their next challenge is making sure low-income families know they are eligible.
Your stimulus checks can be garnished – except in these states
Private debt collectors can claim all or part of your $1,400 check. Officials in N.J. and other states are blocking them from doing so.
Why your "plus-up" stimulus check adjustment might fall short
The IRS warns some people might not get what they expect. Here's why supplemental stimulus payments may fall short.
Social Security recipients to get stimulus checks on April 7
About 30 million people who rely on Social Security have been angered by delays in the $1,400 checks.
Some taxpayers are still waiting on the IRS to finish 2019
A new report warns the backlog will have a "significant impact" on taxpayers.
Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks
"To me, 'shortly' is two to three days, not two weeks," one retiree said as he awaits the latest round of government cash.
30 million seniors face stimulus check delays, lawmakers say
After asking about the delay, lawmakers say the Social Security Administration sent payment data to the IRS on Thursday.
IRS says more stimulus checks will land on March 24
Tax agency says many payments will be sent in the mail. Some Social Security recipients say they're still waiting.
Many Americans put stimulus money into stocks
Many Americans are planning to their new $1,400 stimulus checks in the stock market. Companies like Amazon, GameStop, and AMC Entertainment may start seeing a boost over the next few weeks, but some finance experts are concerned. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to break it all down.
Stimulus checks are arriving. But many say it isn't enough.
About 4 in 10 adults are living on less income than a year ago, with many planning to use the payment to pay off debt.
Robinhood and Jim Cramer fuel stocks for "stimmy" rally
At least one legendary investor, though, says stimulus checks flowing into the market will lead to a "spectacular bust."
What's behind rising unemployment rates?
This week's jobs report shows a jump in new unemployment claims after several months of decline. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to explain the latest spike and how President Biden's stimulus package may reverse the trend.
Chase, Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
Banks say they won't have the money until Wednesday, although the IRS began sending the funds over the weekend.
Stimulus payments delaying tax returns
Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to explain why millions of people who filed their taxes early are still waiting for their refunds, and how stimulus payments might be causing a delay. The IRS is delaying this year's deadline to May 17.
Here's what could delay or lower your third stimulus check
The $1,400 stimulus checks are already hitting people's bank accounts. But some may be in for a longer wait or get less than they should.
Biden and Harris' "Help is Here" tour focuses on small businesses
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are traveling the country to highlight how their $1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief plan will benefit small businesses. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more on that, plus how the administration is responding to the surge of migrant children at the southern border and the disturbing wave of attacks on Asian Americans.
Americans standing by for stimulus checks
President Biden is traveling to Pennsylvania to promote the benefits of his recently signed COVID-19 relief plan. Weijia Jiang speaks with two families waiting to receive stimulus checks about whether they'll use them to stimulate the economy or pay off expenses.
Biden touts COVID relief plan and vaccine effort
President Biden visited Pennsylvania to promote his COVID-19 relief bill that sends $1,400 checks to eligible Americans. The bill also helps fund vaccination centers in underserved communities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Some banks delayed in receiving stimulus checks
The IRS is now starting to distribute the third round of stimulus checks, worth up to $1,400 per eligible adult and child. But the timing of getting a check may depend partly on a bank's policies, with some customers of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo expressing frustration after the banks said the coronavirus relief payments won't be available until March 17. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Economic impact of American Rescue Plan
President Biden will be criss-crossing the country this week to promote the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, as direct checks start to arrive for millions of Americans. National Economic Council deputy director Bharat Ramamurti joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact the legislation will have on the economy.
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