Stimulus

Business News

Gen Z, Millennials Have Gained More Wealth Than Gen X, Boomers Since 2019 Thanks to This Popular Personal Finance Move

The younger generations received larger stimulus checks during the pandemic — and put them to work.

Business News

Consumer Confidence Jumps as Labor Market Optimism Outweighs Inflation Concerns

U.S. consumer confidence rose in October after three consecutive months of declines.

Business News

Top US Utility Providers Cut Power to Nearly One Million Homes Despite Receiving Huge COVID Tax Bailouts: Report

Some of the top utility providers in the United States cut off power to customers across the nation despite receiving tax bailouts.

Business News

When Will I Receive My Advance Child Tax Credit Check?

If you are eligible, it should be any day. And then around the same time every month through December.

Business News

Goldman Sachs Lowers US Growth Forecast Amid COVID-19 Delta Variant and Fading Fiscal Support

Economists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have lowered their forecast for growth in the U.S. economy this year for a second time.

Business News

Millions of Americans Will Start Receiving Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments In July

By July 15, nearly 40 million low- to moderate-income households will benefit from direct, monthly government aid.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

How to Obtain an SBA Coronavirus PPP Loan and Have It Forgiven

It's the best funding option to keep employees on payroll and small businesses open.

Business News

Federal Aid Helped U.S. Economy Grow During First Quarter

Economic growth was attributed to consumer spending and ease of COVID-19-related restrictions.

Business News

House Democrats Introduce Plan to Make Permanent $300 Monthly Checks to Parents from Biden's Stimulus

The proposal would provide $250 or $300 checks monthly, depending on the child's age.

Business News

Latest Batch of $1,400 Stimulus Checks Includes More Payments for Those Who Filed Their Taxes

Over $1.3 billion in checks were processed in the latest round.

Thought Leaders

With More Stimulus, Startups Could Grow at Warp Speed

We've already seen three direct payments and countless PPP loans for individuals and small businesses, but further Covid-19 stimulus could completely redefine the startup landscape in 2021 and beyond.

Business News

Poor Residents in One of America's Largest Cities Might Soon Get Guaranteed Income

One mayor is arguing that providing a guaranteed income to low-income residents can particularly help them during the pandemic.

Business News

Retail Is Surging -- Here's What Everyone Is Spending Their Stimulus Checks On

The average household spent nearly a quarter of its stimulus check on goods and services last month, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Business News

Expecting Paper Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Or Debit Card? What to Watch For.

The IRS is sending out $1400 stimulus checks to eligible people.

Business News

TurboTax, H&R Block Customers Say Stimulus Checks Went to Wrong Accounts

Customers have accused the tax-preparation companies of sending their funds to closed bank accounts.