stimulus

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Will You Receive An Unemployment Tax Refund?

Did you receive unemployment payments in 2020? You may be eligible for an unemployment tax refund. Here's what you need to know.

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More Than 20 States Are Cutting Unemployment Benefits to Force People Back to Work

The U.S. April jobs report showed disappointing growth, with only 266,000 jobs added in the country (far short of the million estimated). While ongoing unemployment is part of the issue, in some areas business owners are reporting labor shortages. To combat the problem, legislators in some Republican states

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U.S. Treasury Announces Billions of Dollars In New Rental Assistance Funds

On Friday, on the heels of a federal judge ruling against the country’s eviction moratorium [https://helloskip.com/blog/daily-pandemic-updates/] (the ruling has since been stayed and the moratorium remains active until the end of June, but things could change quickly), the U.S. Treasury announced [https:

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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Will Open for Applications May 3rd

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) [https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund#section-header-8] is a $28.6 billion dollar stimulus program run by the SBA for businesses that serve food and drinks, which can provide up to $10 million in funds

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When Will Child Tax Credit Payments Arrive?

Although lawmakers and advocates continue to debate the possibility of a fourth stimulus check or even ongoing recurring stimulus funds [https://helloskip.com/blog/lawmakers-are-pushing-for-recurring-stimulus-payments/], millions of American families will soon be receiving a different type of monthly assistance: payments of up to $300

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Can a Debt Collector Seize Your Stimulus Check?

The third, $1,400 stimulus checks currently being distributed to Americans have already provided important relief to many people who are struggling to pay their expenses during the pandemic. Although the U.S. economy is recovering [https://helloskip.com/blog/us-jobless-claims-are-lowest-in-a-year/], there are

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What Rental Assistance is Available in Your State?

One of the first actions that President Biden took on his first day in office [https://helloskip.com/blog/what-to-know-about-bidens-first-day/] was to extend the federal ban on evictions until the end of March of 2021, but the ban doesn’t cancel rent payments. Millions

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Millions of Families Will Receive Monthly Payments From the IRS Soon

Childhood poverty is a longstanding issue in the U.S. and social distancing protocols have exacerbated the issue, as parents struggle to balance employment with fewer childcare options and many children still in distance learning. Included in the recently-passed stimulus bill [https://helloskip.com/blog/whats-in-the-stimulus-

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How Many Stimulus Payments Have Been Sent So Far

On Friday, the IRS beginning depositing $1,400 stimulus checks in millions of bank accounts across the US. This is welcome news for millions of Americans who've been waiting months for more government support. Here's the latest information on how many stimulus checks have been sent

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Vaccine Pace Continues To Increase

A quick Thursday update on the positive vaccine news and our new social vaccine tracker [http://helloskip.com/vaccine-tracker/?ref=SkipBlog]. Thanks for tuning in and let's dive in. Vaccine Progress Continues To Accelerate The US vaccination effort has now surpassed an average of 2 million doses

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New Stimulus Rules Will Cut Out Millions from 3rd Check

Today, Democratic lawmakers and President Biden agreed to change eligibility rules on $1,400 direct payments that are in the proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package. Here's what you need to know and who's cut out. Democrats Concede To Gain More Legislation Support President Biden agreed

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Lawmakers Are Pushing For Recurring Stimulus Payments

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package by the end of the week, which includes $1400 stimulus checks for most Americans. The package is expected to pass. Some lawmakers want to go further, however. A group of lawmakers are sending

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What You Should Know About California's Stimulus Checks

President Biden is working to pass his stimulus package as quickly as possible, which includes $1400 checks [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/] for most Americans. But he isn’t the only one. State governors are working to develop their own stimulus plans, including

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Three Reasons Why Filing Your Taxes Early This Year Could Help You Get Your Next Stimulus Check

The proposal for a third, $1400 stimulus check [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/] is swiftly moving through Congress. It’s expected that Democrats will be able to pass it through both the House and Senate in the next month or so, with or

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When Can We Expect the Third Stimulus Check?

A quick stimulus check update before the weekend. Congress is  negotiating on President Biden's $1.9 trillion third relief package,  which includes a proposal for a third $1,400 stimulus check. Here's the latest: 📌 Last Updated February 12 12:19 PM EST The Third Stimulus Check

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House Small Business Committee Approves $15 Billion in Additional EIDL Funding and Other Aid

From $1400 checks [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/]to monthly payments for families [https://helloskip.com/blog/millions-of-families-could-receive-monthly-payments-from-the-irs-soon/] , Congress is making progress toward another stimulus package. This week, the House Small Business Committee

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Weekend Stimulus, EIDL Grant, and PPP Loan Updates

Here's a quick weekend recap based on our YouTube video from today. This includes important stimulus package, EIDL, PPP, and state grants information. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/skipapp?sub_confirmation=1] for immediate updates. $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

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What to Know About Biden's First Day

President-Elect Joe Biden was just sworn in as the next president of the U.S. Although inauguration day looks very different than it has in the past (with fewer events in order to comply with social distancing and increased security), Biden still has ambitious plans for his first day.

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Are $2000 Stimulus Checks on the Way?

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, he has outlined several plans for his presidency, including his plans for an expanded stimulus proposal which will provide $2000 stimulus checks. Biden released his full, $1.9 trillion dollar plan this evening, called the American Rescue Plan.

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Track EIDL Grants and Stimulus Checks

If you're trying to keep track of the new stimulus package, we're announcing 3 new features on our Skip app, available on the App Store [https://bit.ly/helloskipapp] or Google Play [https://bit.ly/helloskipapp2], or search "Hello Skip". Skip EIDL Grant Tracker,

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Latest Stimulus Package and Stimulus Check Updates (Videos)

Want to stay up-to-date on evolving stimulus and financial relief information? Check our latest curated video posts from the top YouTubers who have been following evolving stimulus news. We update this post daily or when there is any new information to report. These videos will primarily feature YouTuber

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Breaking: Trump Signs $900 Billion Pandemic Relief Bill Into Law

This evening, President Trump finally signed the Pandemic Relief Bill, clearing the way for long-overdue help to start reaching the American people. This happened Sunday evening around 8pm Eastern time after a full week of uncertainty as to whether he would sign this law. 📌 We now have a free

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Will You Qualify for an EIDL Grant in the New Stimulus Package?

Included in the stimulus package [https://helloskip.com/blog/complete-details-of-the-new-900-billion-stimulus-package/?ref=skipblog] that Congress passed this week is funding for more EIDL grants for small businesses. The bill earmarked $20 billion for EIDL grants, which are grants of up to $10,000

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Congress Reaches A $900 Billion Stimulus Deal — Finally

Congressional leaders reached agreement on Sunday evening on a $900 billion stimulus package that would provide direct payments and jobless aid to struggling Americans and badly needed funds for small businesses, hospitals, schools and vaccine distribution, overcoming months of stalemate on a measure intended to bolster the pandemic-battered economy.

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Breaking News: Stimulus Checks Will Likely Be Included in New Relief Bill

Stimulus negotiations took a new turn today as lawmakers continue to work to pass a relief bill this week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is now in support of direct stimulus payments to individuals and is working to get other Republicans on board. Lawmakers will likely be working throughout the