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Don't Simply Count on a Second Round of Stimulus Checks—Here's What to Do Instead
Even if a second round of stimulus checks is approved, the amount likely won’t cover expenses for every American. Rather than count on it, here are five steps you can take now to help pay your bills and get on firmer financial ground, according to money experts.
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U.S. Sanctions Ukraine Officials Linked to Giuliani Ally for Meddling in 2020 Election
The U.S. Treasury Department described the targeted sanctions as the “inner circle” of Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach, who was sanctioned last year.
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Pompeo, Mnuchin Among Cabinet Secretaries Who Discussed 25th Amendment With Staff, Sources Say
The top Democrats in Congress have urged the Cabinet to remove President Donald Trump and threatened to impeach him if they do not.
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Trump Cabinet Officials Condemn Capitol Riot But Avoid Criticizing the President
Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet issued harsh rebukes of the mayhem at the U.S. Capitol.
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$600 Stimulus Payments Have Started Going Out, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says
The deposits started even as some senators tried to pass a bill that would increase stimulus checks in the year-end coronavirus relief package to $2,000.
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Stimulus Checks Arriving as Early as Tuesday Night, Mnuchin Says
Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that Americans could expect to start receiving their COVID-19 relief direct payment via direct deposit as early as Tuesday evening.
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The Relief Americans Will Lose If Trump Vetoes Stimulus Package
Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. Protection from eviction. Here’s what Americans could lose if Trump vetoes the $900 billion stimulus package.
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This Calculator Tells You Exactly How Much Your Second Stimulus Check Could Be Worth
Congress is set to approve a second round of $600 stimulus checks, but there are some restrictions. Here’s what you can expect your payment to be worth.
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S&P 500 Falls for a Third Day Even After Congress Passes Long-Awaited Covid Stimulus Deal
U.S. stocks dipped on Tuesday even after Congress approved a long-delayed coronavirus relief package.
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You'll Have to Wait for a Paper Stimulus Check If You Don't Already Have Direct Deposit
New federal stimulus payments of up to $600 per person will go to taxpayers with direct deposit first.
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Congress Passes Long-Awaited Covid Relief Bill and Government Funding Plan
Congress passed a bill that contains $900 billion in coronavirus aid and a $1.4 trillion government funding plan, sending it to President Trump.
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Americans Will Get Stimulus Checks as Soon as Next Week, Mnuchin Says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke in a CNBC interview ahead of Congress’ expected vote to pass the $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill.
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‘Three Martini Lunch' Tax Break May Not Save Many Restaurants, Advisors Say
The $900 billion stimulus relief bill includes a business tax deduction for meals or beverages provided by a restaurant.
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GOP Sen. Pat Toomey Explains Why He Fought to End Emergency Fed Lending Programs in Covid Bill
“My concern was there would be tremendous political pressure to misuse these,” GOP Sen. Patrick Toomey told CNBC.
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Dow Jumps More Than 300 Points on Stimulus Optimism, S&P 500 Snaps 4-Day Losing Streak
Stocks rose sharply on Tuesday as traders grew more optimistic about Congress passing another economic relief package.
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House Votes to Fund Government for a Week Amid Rush to Strike Spending, COVID Relief Deals
The bill would keep the government funded through Dec. 18 as Congress tries to reach coronavirus relief and spending deals.
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Covid Relief Talks Hit Another Wall as Congress Runs Short on Time to Send Help
Congress is struggling to reach a coronavirus relief deal as liability protections, state and local aid, and stimulus checks divide lawmakers.
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Borrowers Looking to Use Fed's Main Street Lending Program Run Into Dead End
Steven Mnuchin’s decision not to extend funding for the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Facility after Dec. 31 already looks to be cutting into lending.
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Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Chief Mnuchin Speak to House Panel Live
[The stream is slated to start at 10 am ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin head to the House Financial Services Committee for the second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. The two officials are required to update Congress on…
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Biden Says Economic Team, Each Shaped by Hardship and Perseverance, Will Focus on Needs of Families
President-elect Joe Biden’s economic advisors described how early experiences of hardship still inform their views of economic policy today.