Today is April 15th, and it appears that economic impact payments passed as part of the CARES Act, also known as 2020 stimulus checks, are now being direct deposited into people’s accounts.
If you haven’t received your stimulus direct deposit yet, and you did not file your 2018 or 2019 taxes, you may need to go to the government site for “non-filers” and enter your payment information.
Also, if you did file you can go to the “Get My Payment” page via the same link, and check your payment status, confirm your payment type and enter your bank account information for direct deposit if the IRS doesn’t have your direct deposit information. While the portal was buggy at first, the IRS updates to taxpayer data have improved things.
For most people the coronavirus stimulus checks are sorely needed with millions of new people filing for unemployment in the past few weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is estimated that the 4 week total for unemployment claims will top 22 million, roughly one in eight in the workforce.
If you’re out of work due to a layoff, furlough or other reason it’s important to file for unemployment insurance right away, and then to look into making sure you’ve done everything you need to in order to claim your first stimulus check.
With individuals able to claim a $1,200 payment, and couples collecting $2,400, the money should help plug some holes. If couples have eligible children under 17 they can also collect $500 per child.
A hypothetical family of 4 (like ours!) would be able to collect an economic impact payment of $3400.
With the stimulus payments starting to go out today, people are already starting to talk about a possible second stimulus check.
Today we’ll explore what people received for the first stimulus payment, who was eligible to receive it. Then, we’ll explore the following question:
Will there be a second stimulus check for 2020?
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The First 2020 Stimulus Check Details
As the COVID-19 virus began to spread it was clear that extraordinary measures would need to be taken in order to give help to states, businesses, the health care industry and to individual taxpayers.
To date we’ve had 3 coronavirus aid packages passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.
- Coronavirus Aid Package – Phase 1: This $8 billion package passed in March included emergency spending to boost funding for testing of the virus, money to help pay for vaccines and help fund costs of medical expenses related to the virus.
- Coronavirus Aid Package – Phase 2: Phase two was signed into law in mid-March and included $100 billion in paid sick and family leave protections, free testing for many, expansions of unemployment assistance and more.
- Coronavirus Aid Package – Phase 3: The third phase of coronavirus aid, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, was signed into law at the end of March. It is a $2.2 trillion stimulus package designed to give direct payments to individuals and small businesses in order to help during this extended mandatory shutdown. It also expands on existing unemployment insurance benefits giving an additional 13 weeks of unemployment, and a bump in maximum weekly benefits of $600 through 7/31/20. It also gives unemployment benefits to some who typically don’t receive them, gig workers and self-employed individuals.
Who Is Eligible For The First Stimulus Check?
With the first stimulus checks being sent out let’s examine all of the details about who gets them.
First of all, who is eligible to receive the first stimulus payment?
Just about anyone that has a Social Security Number and who isn’t claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. They just have to make less than the income phaseout range to earn the full refundable tax credit.
- Individual taxpayers get a $1,200 payment.
- Couples get $2,400.
- If you have a qualifying child based on the same criteria as the Child Tax Credit (16 and under on 12/31/2020) you’ll get an additional $500 for each child.
- Once taxpayers reach an adjusted gross income threshold of $75,000 ($150,000 couple) the refundable tax credit begins to phase out at a rate of $5 for every additional $100 above the limit. Once income reaches the level of $99,000 ($198,000 couple), the credit is phased out completely.
The income range is determined from your 2019 taxes. If you haven’t filed yet for 2019, your 2018 tax returns will be used.
If you qualify for the payment based on your 2018 return, but not your 2019 return, you may want to hold off on filing 2019 because you may be able to receive the payment. From what they’re saying economic impact payments will not be clawed back if people don’t qualify based on their final 2020 taxes.
So let’s look at a few of hypothetical scenarios:
Example 1: A couple files taxes married filing jointly and has 2 children under 10 years of age. They make $140,000 in income. They would get $2,400 for filing jointly as a couple, and then $500 for each child, for a total of $3,400.
Example 2: A couple files taxes married filing jointly and has one child 14 years of age, and one 17 years of age. They make $70,000 in income. They would get $2,400 for filing jointly as a couple, $500 for the 14 year old child, and nothing for the 17 year old since they are over 16 years old. They would receive a total of $2,900.
Example 3: An individual files taxes as a single person and has no children. They make $92,000 in income. They would get a reduced stimulus payment since their income is $17,000 over the $75,000 threshold, but under the $99,000 cutoff. The individual would receive a total of $350. ($1,200-$850 reduction).
Example 4: A couple files taxes married filing jointly and has one child 17 years of age, and one at 21 years of age. Both are still claimed as dependents. The couple makes $199,000 in income. They would get $0 for filing jointly as a couple since they’re over the income phaseout limit, and then $0 for the children since they’re both over 16 years of age. The two children cannot claim their own individual stimulus payment either since they are claimed as dependents on their parents tax returns. The entire family would receive no stimulus payment.
There are a thousand different possible scenarios. The key is to figure out where you fall with your adjusted gross income as an individual or family, calculate if you can claim your kids for the extra $500 based on their age.
For a more in depth discussion of who is and isn’t eligible, please see our full post on the 2020 stimulus check.
Is There Going To Be A Second Stimulus Check For 2020?
On or around April 15th the economic impact payments included as part of phase three of the coronavirus aid packages started to be deposited into taxpayer accounts. Here’s one from another publisher below.
Checks will start to go out in following weeks, with checks going to those with lower income first.
Ever since the CARES Act passed and was signed into law on March 27th, there has been quite a bit of talk that one round of stimulus payments for individuals and business might not be enough.
From the Wall Street Journal:
As lawmakers last week completed a record-shattering economic-rescue package estimated at $2 trillion, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) predicted: “This is certainly not the end of our work here in Congress—rather the end of the beginning.”
Legislators from both parties, administration officials, economists, think tanks and lobbyists are already roughing out the contours of yet another emergency-spending package—perhaps larger than the last—to try to keep the coronavirus crisis from turning into a 21st-century Great Depression. Many expect the debate to begin in earnest by late April.
The article talks about how in the week after the phase 3 stimulus package was passed, that they were already talking about extending the stimulus/aid package into a phase 4 aid package. Among the things they floated that they’d like to include:
- More money to shore up state government budgets.
- Extension of unemployment benefits from the phase 3 package to make the benefits last even longer.
- Funds to increase testing and supplies for testing and other healthcare spending.
- Plugging holes in the phase 3 bill (Giving benefits to those who should have received them but didn’t).
- Hazard pay for essential workers.
- Possible additional stimulus payments.
All of this is hypothetical at this stage, and lawmakers made clear that they want to give the phase 3 plan time to work so that they know better what type of additional measures might be necessary to give our economy a boost.
One question hanging over what is already being called “Phase Four” is whether that spirit of urgency and compromise can continue as the downturn advances. Or, will Washington return to the polarization that has often paralyzed Congress in recent years—especially as the November elections erode incentives for cross-party cooperation?
Another concern: Legislating amid travel restrictions and the risk that more in Congress come down with the disease.
Policy makers and economists will need to assess in coming weeks whether the most recent package does enough to tide over companies and workers through the end of the shutdown—whenever that occurs—or whether prolonged closures require another dosage of the same medicine.
President Trump has mentioned that they are now considering a second round of stimulus payments. Congressional leaders and President Trump have stated publicly that another recovery package might be necessary.
Even before Americans get to cash in their stimulus payments, President Donald Trump is floating the idea of a second round. At Monday’s news briefing, Trump said a second set of direct payments is under consideration to help blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
“We could very well do a second round,” Trump said. “It is absolutely under serious consideration.”
In a later tweet Trump signaled something else for phase 4.
In a tweet, Trump said infrastructure should be the focal point of the phase-four stimulus package. Aid to healthcare and broadband infrastructure will likely get bipartisan support in Congress, according to The Hill.
House Speaker Pelosi has said she would like direct payments to be a part of a second round.
Pelosi has said that another stimulus should include a second round of direct payments. This month, many Americans taxpayers received stimulus checks of up to $1,200 for single filers and up to $2,400 for married couples. But many congressional Democrats have said that the $1,200 check, which barely covers what the average American spends on rent and utilities, doesn’t go far enough. Pelosi’s plan would also give more aid to states, cities, small businesses, health systems, and first responders, Politico reported. ABC News reported that Pelosi hoped to bring the phase-four stimulus package to the House floor in late April.
At this point both Democrats and Republicans have brought measures to Congress to supply an additional $250 billion in small business funding to shore up measures from phase 3, but both competing measures have failed.
Possible Second Round Of Stimulus Checks
This past week we have seen several competing proposals for additional stimulus payments in Congress.
- A group of 62 members of Congress, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among them, have urged Senate and House leaders to make the stimulus payments a monthly occurrence.
- Representatives Ro Khanna and Tim Ryan, Democrats from California and Ohio respectively, have proposed recurring stimulus payments of $2,000 per month for at least 6 months, along with $500 per child up to 3 children. To be eligible you would have to earn less than $130,000 as a single filer, or $260,000 as a married couple. Taxpayers 16 and older would be eligible.
- Republican Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the federal government cover 80% of wages for workers at any U.S. business up to the national median wage, until the crisis ends.
- Senate Democrats have proposed a “heroes fund” to give a $25,000 pay increase to so called “essential workers”, health care workers, grocery clerks and delivery drivers among others. They also proposed a $15,000 bonus to recruit new essential workers.
At this point the very earliest we would likely see details of any concrete phase 4 plan would be after Congress returns to the Capitol on May 4th.
So for now, take advantage of your stimulus check from the first round, and stay tuned for details on a phase 4 stimulus package.
We’ll update here as to what ends up passing (if anything), and let everyone know if there will be additional direct stimulus payments to taxpayers.
In the meantime, what would you do with the money if you received a second stimulus check? Have you received the first stimulus yet? Tell us in the comments.
Create Your Own Income Stimulus Package
While we’re waiting to hear about whether there is going to be another stimulus, it might not be a bad idea to start creating your own stimulus package of sorts. Every little bit of income helps right now.
Here’s a few posts that talk about ways to make some extra money in the midst of the downturn.
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- 17 Weekend Side Hustles
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- 50 Easy Ways To Save Money Every Month
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We depend too much on government. We are slaves. We should have had our own home, free and clear, even if it’s a tiny house, living off grid, and depending mostly of what we grow ourselves!
It is very interesting idea as 4th stimulus will adjust small business workers . 2000$/month till this pandemic disease freed in the great USA. So American government should stand with Community at all especially small business employees since economic distress will affect our peace secondary to how to stop this stupid disease . Government should encourage helth workers . Thanks for writing me my suggestion .
I received the 1st Stimulus check. I, today put it back into the US economy with an American business that uses and sells American products. 2nd check? I’d do the same.
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Yes! I’ve received my stimulus money and using it to pay bills for the month! Much needed. I hope that there’s another round in the near future because I don’t see us going back to work first months!
Really?!? You must be rich or stupid!… personally I could really use a second one…and appreciate the first one…to use for necessary things.
I paid off a credit debt to save my dog’s life. We own him free and clear again. ?
Just my 2 cents but Im not paying any bills right now. Why? Im scared. Im only buying essentials, such as food and medications. I dont know when I will have work again, I dont know if I will get unemployment benefits, and Im waiting on a decision about food stamps. Im not at all concerned about credit cards, car insurance, or anything affiliated with rich companies or banks. Credit score? Ha! Everyones credit score is going to be impacted soon. The banks will have to cave. For all I know, this $1200 check, which Im very thankful for, may have to last me a very long time. If a second stimulus check happens, thats when I will start paying bills again.
I mean really first my tax return and now my stimulus impact check Child support patients are hurting really bad rite now & we can’t get a job for SHIT & and school was my big plan that’s out the window I live at a damn shelter trying to get on my damn feet watching every1 jump up and down while my money and emergency funds get taken .
think of it this way, at least your children are able to have things theyve been deprived of before. and you dont have to worry about them being placed in a shelter
Yes, I have received my 1st Stimulus Payment in April and was very thankful !!! My only thoughs or concerns were for those who are owing child support that DID NOT qualify for this payment… They are in the arrears yes, but they also have to live as well in these trying times so, I really think that if they do offer a 2nd round of Stimulus payments I would love to see them included. Thank you and be safe everyone !
ABSOLUTELY!!!! My fiancée didn’t receive a tax refund nor stimulus check. It is terrible bc he is laid off from work and we have no money. Neither of us have received UI yet either. The custodial parent received a stimulus check already and now received the tax refund and stimulus check from him. We are not arguing the fact he owes and have no problem paying… but if he can’t survive through this pandemic how can he pay when this is over bc he most of his income will be getting out of the ‘whole’ this pandemic has caused already and until it is over!!
Since I’m laid off , I’ll definitely pay my rent , car insurance , utilities and save for a another rainy day , like upcoming hurricane season .
What did I do with the stimulus? Hardly even pay a bill. $1,200 is pitiful – it’s not even one full month of my rent, not to mention my rising utilities. That money was essentially gone before it ever even arrived, leaving plenty of bills that can’t even be touched.
It’s funny how they think this expanded unemployment is somehow a major solution – considering the archaic unemployment system is taking weeks to even process applications, it’s impossible to get through to anyone working there when there’s trouble, and hardly anyone I know – myself included – is being approved, with incorrect reasons for denial – and no possibility of appeal since the phone systems are inundated with calls.
What would I do with a second stimulus check? Continue to be behind, accruing major debt, struggling to stay afloat, and chip away at my ever growing bills.
Give your check to a family that could use it then
you’re so ungrateful
u should honestly be thankful, some people aren’t getting no money at all…
I received my 1st round. Caught up on some bills with it. If a second round came, I would try to get some of those bills paid off. I have already had to sell things to try to stay afloat. I actually moved right before this whole thing hit and was working on building a small house, so things are rough.
Most all, if not all, creditors will defer your payments without penalty or negative reporting. The 1200.00 will feed you!
A second check would really help out . My wife has been out of work since the end of March, and was denied unemployment benefits.
the same thing has happened to me..ive applied for unemployment 2xs and denied both. when i finally got a hold of them they said it should be corrected in a wk or so. i have been out since middle of march . they owe me over 4 wks. i got the 1st stimulus but its gone since i have bills
You have to keep putting in your weekly certifications until you get it.
When we will receive a second stimulus check
Dido!!! I have Been out of work since March 17 and have not received one unemployment payments. I was approved for benefits but they said due to an active issue the payment is not hitting my debit card and I cannot get a hold of anybody on the phone email or anything to get this active issue resolved. So when I finally do are they going to back pay me?
I’m a average American that is in a low income bracket. I’m a little smarter than you may think, I didn’t use wisdom effectively a lot of times. With this epidemic it has focused me to a value that I can appreciate at least what our system has done for us. I realize we’re in this and we need to be responsible and conservative.
Congress has promoted a lot of resources and with that I’m happy enough. We should be grateful for our country. (STIMULUS CHECKS SHOULD BE USED AS WISE RESOURCES) It should make us aware of importance and some strength. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MANY DAYS OF CONGRESSIONAL ORDER.
:CHUCK STROEHMER:
What I think: many people have received (or are to receive) checks that they should not be receiving – I have seen multiple comments about $ not being needed, but going to keep anyways – really? Checks should only be sent to those in need – as a single person, if you make over $70,000 (just an example) do not expect! People making under $20,000 to get same amount – really? “A true preacher should have no more than two suits.”
You know I have to agree on this. I am still employed…a teacher and although my work day is vastly different I still receive a regular paycheck. Which I am so thankful for. Should I have received a stimulus check? No, I don’t think so. But with that stimulus check, I have been able to help out my community more than I ever could. My whole stimulus went to families who are financial struggling….I went out and bought grocery’s and make care package for families in need. I’m not bragging my any means either, I simply did what I felt was right.
HOWEVER
I know plenty of other people who still receive regular pay checks who is like “oh yay extra money…we now get to buy that inflatable hot tub” and it makes me SO angry.
You as a teacher, yes – you got a stimulus check; but as a paraprofessional in education, who is truly underpaid, can barely make ends meet under normal conditions really appreciated any type of stimulus aid. What a blessing.
a true preacher don’t need a suit, it’s not what you wear it’s what you preach.
I receive SSI and I haven’t received my stimulus check and other people have
With my stimulus money I made 2 car payments, 1 car insurance payment, and paid off credit cards in full along with 2 phone bill payments.
What a blessing.
Wow….you really stretched that. $1200 barely paid a couple of my bills.
Really feel good about my check but I need a second check for allot more or else I’ll just keep working my job until they shutdown my hours have already been cut and bonuses gone so if u want me to stay in the house we need 3,000 a piece honestly
Just rcvd the 1st we paid our Mortgage. The 2nd most likely for Mort again. We do however appreciate all this help. The 2nd check will have a bit left to pay other bills.
It actually paid our mortgage since we had to use our mortgage money to stock up on food and essentials for a family of four and multiple pets. If we got a second one most of it would have to go towards bills since only one of us is working now. And 2400$ is just one persons monthly income. Dont get me wrong we are HUGELY grateful for what we received…But who knows Florida hasn’t reached its peak of infected yet. Hubby may end up out of work too and then we’ll really be screwed.
Paid off most credit cards. Job shut down but is looking into ways to become an essential business. I would welcome a second stimulus check.I would do some home repairs, credit repair, auto repairs, and health repairs, empty freezer and cabinet replenishment.
I would use it to pay for the extra cost for groceries being that they are jacking up prices since stores near me have had almost empty shelves for 3 weeks. I had to pay $38 for 8 rolls of toilet paper on Amazon since no stores have had toilet paper. I had to pay $47 for 10 masks on Amazon which I still haven’t received. Then I will use to pay credit card bill since I have been charging everything I have needed for the last month. I will also use a little to get some things from Home Depot and grocery store. Then I’m still left with utility bills that are nearly double from being at home, its really crazy!!!
It’s illegal to increase prices during a pandemic. Report it!!
Just got mine today as well for a married with two kids. We’re choosing to save ours for now and would do the same with the second one since I lost both my jobs which was a hard hit on our finances. He also had his hours at work cut down so we’re hurting. We’re grateful we had some saved and this check is in. We will keep it until we start needing to pay our bills that pile due to lack of income. Meanwhile we’re both job searching and I’m still waiting to get approved for UI.
I received my stimulus check an payer up my bills since I have been out of work its been hard but i do appreciate trump in this time of need an if he decides to send another to help with bills an good for me an my children I would be grateful am Mr trump you are doing a great job an i support you in any way I can Thank you so very much an god bless you
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I couldn’t get thru today to update my direct deposit info. It said that my stimulus payment eligibility couldn’t be verified. We owed in 2018 so we didn’t get a refund and we
Moved since then. I don’t know if I should use the address on my 2018 or my current address. I called the irs a month ago and they said they have my new address listed.
I am going to use the money back into the local economy to buy food and medicine.
Use address you used at tax time. Not your new one.. Also you need to enter you adjusted gross income not your to total. There is a difference. Hope this helps. Also enter either your refund amount or amount you owed
Id try both addresses you can do it a couple times so just in case they actually did update ur address
But I had to do mine twice to figure out my new address wasnt on file and to do the adjusted gross income
No I have not received my stimulus, I filed taxes and used a Walmart card, so that way I could get a Advance.. when will we get our money deposited? It doesn’t say anything about Walmart cards..
If you didn’t do a direct deposit for a refund, I believe you would be receiving a check in the mail to the address used on your 2019 taxes. I also believe if you didn’t do a direct deposit, you can send them your information through this page.
I received mine on my walmart card last week.
Guns and Ammo for when the idiot government gives everything away and can longer support you all who can’t support yourself without assistance even under normal circumstances and you come for my sh**
I did get mine I paid my rent for the next month and all my bills for the next month and bought household items and food made sure all bills were paid in full
Thank you but i haven’t received anything yet, the site has a glitch we cannot update our bank information it keeps saying try later or information isn’t available. Only on the nonfiler application
We had the same problem as you Gladys. We wonted to update our payment information on the “get my payment site and it kept given us a error message that said ” The information you provided doesn’t match our records” We finally got though, by typing in our address the way they wonted it formatted. Click on the way they wont your address formatted and type it in that way. Also don’t use dases when entering your ss# Hope this works for you. Good Luck
I am a Commission Salesmen made just over the $ 200,000 mark. This Year will be Lucky to make $ 50,000 will I receive any Money’s this Year ? I am one of Thousands that will be in tough shape
For the first stimulus check, if your most recent tax filing shows an AGI of over $200,000 you would likely not be getting a stimulus check at this time. When you file 2020 taxes in 2021, however, I believe you would be able to claim the credit based on a $50,000+ income. It would just be delayed and you wouldn’t receive it now, but when you file next year.
A second check would really help out our family.
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First of all, I’m in the lower half of income and live alone in a rental apartment in a major U.S. city. Received my first stimulus direct deposited on April 15. I had several months of expenses saved up so I’m not worrying yet. Right now the $1200 is in the bank account until I know my unemployment checks will come. No one has gotten the extra Federal unemployment checks in my state yet either. When it all works out, hopefully, I plan to spend most of the $1200 on a little something extra for myself, which I never do. It’ll go back into the economy and not just food, housing, utilities and medicine like most others have mentioned on here. If I get a second, I’d probably also spend a couple bucks from it on extras (I don’t even own a t.v. or sofa), and save the majority in case the economy doesn’t start up, unemployment expires or I can’t get employment.
When I received my stimulus check my rent is 1200 it’s not enough I have utilities to pay and food. I havent received my unemployment going one month I live in Florida. We need a second stimulus check to help everyone in this country. 1200 is pity, but its something it pay my rent for April but I have to call my FPL for extension for my lite bill and other Bill’s. This covid19 pandemic outbreak really hurt alot of people who are sick and dying people lost their job with no money no food we are all scare. This is so sad
I am a head of household with four adult children over 18yrs. Old and one under 16yrs. Earned 123k in 2019,i only received $1100., in stimulus, mainly$500. For child under 16.$600. Fort my income, for a family of 6, it was not enough, especially a one time payment, I’m an essential worker, living paycheck to paycheck with my family, I’m the only income. Yet if i was unemployed i would receive$1300. PER week, with additional$600.. something is wrong there, especially the risk i take bringing this virus home to my family, my grocery bill alone is thru the roof, everyone be stuck at home
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I would rather go back to work then collect unemployment, it’s not as much as ur saying, u dont get stimulus for kids over 18,u should’ve taught them how to work, my girlfriend is a nurse and she has yet to complain about anything, how u think she feels, u should get an award for be essential, your greedy and ur kids should call u mom, u have a house full of adults and 1 income, some1 is getting benefits,stop bitchin n be grateful
MORE CHECKS PLEASE! 1 EVERY MONTH FOREVER! UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME’S TIME IS HERE!
Your what’s wrong with America
We put it on debt we had and used some for bills. Really helped us out when we needed it most. Thankful for it. Round 2 would be the cherry on top to finish paying off some debt and savings.
I just received my $1200, I am head of household and a single parent with 2 dependents over 16 that are students, one is still in Highschool. I am a essential worker and normally make decent money but because of this madness the economy has plummeted and my hours have been cut tremendously and now I’m not bringing home enough to pay for all my bills. I don’t mean to sound greedy but $1200 is not enough especially when the people that are laid off are receiving a additional $600 per week in addition to their normal amount of unemployment. I would be happy to have my normal weekly paycheck, but since that’s not happening my kids and I would benefit from another stimulus. Why should I have been forced to work and put myself at risk of getting sick and bring it back to my kids especially for half of my normal pay meanwhile people here are getting about $1000 a week to stay home. I don’t understand why I’m being penalized for working!
Save and pay my bills. Not spend on what’s not important, bills are number 1.
My stimulus is paying bills off especially my car. I ain’t like some I saw today buying TVs and above ground pools. Eventually the bill collectors will be able to disconnect for non payment and I’m not gonna be one of them. Yeah its tempting to go do the same but I’m not leaving my family in the dark.
yes i have gotten the first check 1200.00 but it is only enough to pay my mortgage and not utilities i guess i will sit in the dark but at least i have a roof and since i keep getting rejected for unemployment because they day i haven’t made enough in the last two years to draw are you kidding me i have worked ever since i was 17 and graduated from high school paying my way through college. and when you call them because of the call volumes you get no one human to talk with and they tell you to go on the website and register first before anything. I am so stressed out over this pandemic and i may single but i am a single mother whom raised my kids alone and without government assistance so yes i am a little upset.
I would spend the money on back bills
The stimulus check paid a few of our bills and that was it. The next stimulus check we will do the same, and go to buy some groceries.
I am thankful for the stimulus check. I have four children. I do not “qualify” for unemployment (Which is ridiculous) and I do not get food stamps so it’s really tough. I paid my rent, car payment, Car insurance, phone bill. Bought food and gas. It would be extremely helpful if we received another check….I still have utilities (electric and oil) To pay AND another month of rent, Car payment, insurance etc is coming up…..this is a huge mess AND I have to home school my kids on top of all of this?!!! I give the teachers A lot of credit, my children are in elementary, middle and high school. I hope you all stay safe!
Just paid off all the bills, and got enough food for the next two weeks. Hopefully we survive at home! Saved the rest of the money to pay the next month bills. We are six at home and essential need are very limited. Blessings
IF I WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER STIMULUS CK, NOT THAT AM NOT GRATEFUL FOR THE CHECK THAT WAS SEND. BUT THE CHECK WAS GONE BEFORE I WAS EVEN AWARE IT GOT TO MY ACCT. THE AMOUNT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THE BILLS I HAVE.. AS FOR OTHERS THAT IS LOST THERE JOBS AND NEEDS TO PAY BILLS AS WELL. NOT EVEN SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT FOOD, CUZ SOME OF US DNT LIKE GETTING FOOD STAMPS OR IS DENIED, SO YES WE DO NEED ANOTHER STIMULUS CHK. ASAP AND IT WOULD BE NICE IF IT WAS A LIL MORE CONSIDERATE BE HIGHER THAN THE FIRST CK.. THIS WILL HELP OUT MYSELF AND A LOT OF FAMILIES.HOPE SOME OF THESE THOUGHTS THAT ARE SERIOUS BE CONSIDERED N NOT A WASTE OF WORDS.
If we would receive another stimulus check I would pay ahead on our bills, buy a deep freeze and stock with extra frozen items and buy personal hygiene items. I have a feeling that in the late fall we’re going to be going through this again. Thank
I work in a Lovely Nursing Home on the Memory
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And since no Friends or Families are able to visit
I want to make sure my Residents don’t have to go without,I’ll be buying some toiletries, underwear , Socks etc.
As far as My Family everyone received a Stimulus Check sooooooo they’re in pretty good shape.
Also I’ll pay a few bills and buy more Groceries.
I truly feel with the World in such Turmoil this is also A true test of our Faith?
Because we’re All in this Together.
Everyone Please Stay Safe?
That’s is such a nice thing to do!! God will Bless you!!
Got my first check, going directly to rent and two bills and I’m broke again. It’s not really stimulating the economy but it’s keeping us afloat and from losing our place to live. A second check is surely needed!
Unemployment is messed up, if there’s a problem with how they calculated something you are waiting a month and a half at least. I don’t know a single person that has gotten an unemployment check yet.
I received mine and used it towards groceries and paying bills. I really am praying that another one goes through. Not only does it help finiacially, but mentally as well. I would do the same thing with the next check.
Yes! I’ve received my stimulus money and using it to pay bills for the month! Much needed to catch up I was in a hole due to this Virus in the world, I hope that there’s another round in the near future because I don’t see us going back to work for a few months! Its very appreciated , I’m glad that it somebody out there that cares! At least our bills will get pay!! For Real Thank GOD!! God bless America
NO, I did not receive my first check. I’ve already filed my taxes and they should have my bank information in their system because it has NEVER changed! The “get my refund” portal doesn’t even work and the IRS is not even addressing the problems that are occurring with the portal. It’s not easy to put your bank information in and check the status of the check if the portal DOES NOT WORK!!
I’ve been hearing that from a lot of people, and I experienced the portal going down all day yesterday as well. I think it’s one of those things where you just gotta keep trying until it works. The portal has been overloaded with people trying to get their payment. Good luck!
Paid my rent with the first, pay May’s rent with 2nd if we receive a payment.
More stimulas money would definatly help not just individuals and families, but also the economy. The money would be spent paying bills and paying off debts (credit cards), Extra Mortgage payments,medical bills and loans. This would help all americans tremendously, and get us back on track in a positive way until we rebound.
As a single women who lives alone I’ve recieved the $1,200 direct deposit on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. I reside in Ohio and my rent is $635 per mo th so I’ll use to pay that, life insurance $26, phone bill $50, utilities varies up and down but approximately $65, groceries, gas for my vehicle since I work as a custodian and home health aide both essential jobs.
Thankfully I am not unemployed but I’ll spend the money wisely. I’ve donated World Vision Coronavirus Emergency Response and pay tithes to my local church even though it’s only holding virtual services right now.
Be careful follow proper precautions and fear nothing but God. We will persevere because nothing good nor bad last forever. Pray without ceasing…
“Father God protect my precious loved ones at all times and please allow us to lean on You for strength. Heal the individuals throughout the world directly and indirectly affected by coronavirus and those who’ve lost loved ones because of it. Amen”
I have not received my stimulus check because it was sent to a incorrect account. After doing research the money was sent to the account of my tax preparation place. The place advised that they have disputed the transactions but it was placed in their accounts anyway. The Tax place states on their website that the money was returned to the IRS so the government can cut me a paper check
PAY BILLS. FOOD. GAS .
If I got a second stimulus check I woukd absolutely use it for housr hold help reapirs to cars but mainly to save for my son and I to br able to have a for sure income I wad in a recent accident and broke my shoukder and wax recently let goz from my job not being abke to work. Now as I heal my shoukder it is harder to get empkoymebt back so it woukd help extend just with ne my injury process while still having money to support my son and I for At least a month. Or two months. By time my shoulder will be healed and jibs hopefully easy to come by. Its the first time ive been umeploymed always been a tax payer so yes its hard. And a second chance woukd be a miricale from god
While the $1200 check did help it was not nearly enough to pull me out if this hole. An additional $1200 check, would be much appreciated. It still would leave me in a hole, just not as bad as this past month.
Yes I received the 1 st stimulus and it went to paying my bills 1200.00 does not cover my monthly bills, I applied for unemployment on march 20 th and it is still pending I cannot reach anyone at the unemployment office to talk to anyone regarding this it has been longer then 3 weeks and I still have bills that need to be paid, if there was another stimulus check I would use that money to pay by bills.
The stimulus check gets us out of a bind. Thanks to our President Trump and other leaders working for us the American people.
Hahaha
You a taxpaying citizen you don’t need to thank him for anything
I was able to get caught up on the debt I had building which is nice.. but what people are saying is right my house payment alone is $1065.00 so I can imagine that others have payments that high as well which the stimulus barely covers definitely routing for another round!! Thank you for all the help so far it is highly appreciated!!
Bills and food for wife and kids. 2nd is needed! We’re used to the struggle. This stimulus is the first break we’ve had since the government isn’t allowed to touch it. All three kids survived covid symptoms, and we have a place to live, food, and each other. Thankfully bill collectors aren’t allowed to touch the stimulus! My bank account was already attempted to be hacked at, so I had to change my card. There are a lot of internet thieves out there in these times! God bless! Bring on the second, work went to a halt.
It is taking states WAY too long to disperse unemployment to those that qualify for federal aid, but not state aid. Many are concerned they will not get anything, or it may be too late to help. I would also like to see stimulus checks go to the people that did not get one, (like college students out of work, but really need one) before others get a second one. If I received a stimulus check, which I won’t get, I would purchase some very needed items for my home like a new oven.
i think its great that everyones getting a check. but its not anyones problem about anyone getting a second one cuz of bills or food. everyones lucky there even getting this money at all. its not owed to us and who do yous even thinkn that you are. its called a joib and whoever isnt working well theres other jobs out there get off your asses and go get one.
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Thanking him because he’s the best president since Reagan and he puts up with disrespect from people like you who chose to blame him for everything under the sun. Wise up. If it wasn’t for him you wouldn’t be getting anything whether you paid in for years or not.
I filed my taxes (single)with two kids well under the age of 17 for 2019. But, only got $1200 deposited instead of $2200. Anyone else?
I’m a single mom of 2 littles and filed my 2019 taxes. For whatever reason I only got $1200.
I got my first stimulus check. We are using it to fill in the gap on our bills since my husband’s hours have been cut.
I appreciated the first round of stimulus check hope in the near future that we can get the second round if there’s any to stabilize our incomes because we are laid off at this time in Florida and it will really help us out with our bills and our personal needs for the house thank you very much
My opinion monthly payments would be ideal. Payments are behind which means late fees. They say banks got relief but when I called they just wanted to suspend payments for 3 months but on the fourth month all 3 months would be due in one full payment. That is not helping! If they can put the money where its going to be useful then the banks should get relief and put that money back into the peoples pocket so when can pay put bills. My rent is over $1200 and I have children to support. Water, electric, car insurance, gas, car payment, food, medications and healthcare supplies are essentials. Not counting the stress its putting on our health and economy. Being China started the virus after a experiment then testing the isolation method and then couldnt control it. Should they be responsible!!! They should be sending money over here and be held responsible. They should be paying for our stimulas packages and pay for all medical and any money families had to spend out of there pockets to barry their loved ones.
what they should do is take those 3 months and tack them on to the back of your loan they probly could charge you more interest but it keep you current
We havent received the first one yet. Pay our bills. We have a transmission shop and work has slowed. We are very concerned about being able to keep our health insurance and it went from 200 to 674 this year. We can’t kept paying that and buy food.
I recieved my stimulus check it was needed, kids are home from school its hard feeding teenagers, pay my mortgage, iam working less hours, bills dont stop, i appreciate the help a second check is needed so i can make it until my hours pick back , i work to hard like billions of other Americans to lose everything, i pray for America’s MENTAL HEALTH THIS HAS BEEN DEVASATING …
I pray for people all over, especially during this pandemic time to pray and seek the Face of our Heavenly Father. The Bible clearly tells us in Philippians 4:6-7…Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which surpasses All understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. May the hearts of people turn or return to Jesus Christ, repent of their sins and be saved. The Bible (God) tells us again in 2 Chronicles 7:14…If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my Face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. God is Faithful to do His part! I’m praying that we His creation will do our part and be obedient to His Word and His Will for our lives, in Jesus Name, Amen. Be Blessed
I spent the first check on bills, on necessities. I would do the same with more checks. Just because I’m spending on rent and stuff rather than discretionary doesn’t mean it’s not going back into the economy.
Food. Diapers. Keep the lights on.
Bills
I got mine, i used it to pay my back rent. Since this whole thing happened i am on weekly rent, so my late fees were adding up… Pretty much my whole stimulus check went to my landlord.. So she got a pretty suprise.. I could really use the other one because my family is needing to buy food, and get dog food. i need to take my 4 month old dog to the vet, i am needing to get shoes that are not boots. and since i have been laid off of y job i have no income… I have filed unemployment but have yet to hear anything from them..
Well because I allowed my son to carry me on taxes I wont get a check an I am disabled….he put a brand new furnace n the house which was over exspensive….he depleted his savings tho I wouldn’t have heat…Im grateful….but now Im being penalized for that because by rights he carried me….I worked my whole life an very hard an I get looked over an penalized….wow….
I would say that is your sons fault,put the blame where ur should be
Doing our taxes at the begining of this year, my daughter, who graduated college in May, was required to be a dependent on my taxes. She didn’t make a lot for herself and was a full time student. Now, she is on her own, but didn’t get a stimulus or qualify for the $500. Quite sad they left out this whole group of adults….. Hoping if a second round comes along they will remember these young people.
With my stimulus of 1,200 I could barely pay off my bills, but I am so grateful for it. Thank you. But I hope there will be a second one or a monthly check for 6 months before this will go back to normal. I have piles of bills due to my mom’s hospital bills 8 months ago still paying for that. Have lots of credit card bills. My husband had early retirement not by his choice we lost a lot on monthly income. Now with the covid 19, I lost lots of extra hours that I normally work, we are struggling. I am also helping my bros and sisters a little since they are on lockdown backed home in PI,and they don’t have work due to covid 19 lockdown.
This would keep the mortgage company from taking our home. I work for myself and my husband’s hours have been cut even though he is considered essential. He is in gas and oil, but people aren’t driving. I’ve tried to file for unemployment benefits, but was denied even though it says even self employed people can get it.
Pay off bills. Hope there will be next stimulus Check to help everyone out during this difficult times.
I get ssi will I get a stimulus check and when will I get it.
I would pay my bills with my stimulus checks.The checks are to help through this time of need.I thank god that this money came in the time it did.I am an Essential Worker in a school’s and other buildings cleaning were people have the Coronavirs.I’m happy that i am able to help get my work place back in order for when the children return Thank you
Will this the next one cover dads that owe child support .or r they just sh.. out of luck .like the first one???? They r hurting from this too. They need to eat and pay bills too!!
I would get my son what he needs, pay bills and put food in the house and soap and tissue then save the rest. I won’t get a stimulus check this time because I got claimed on someone else taxes as dependent, so I’m struggling. I hope this second round comes because I need the money and I can finally be able to take care of my son and home like I need too
I have received my stimulus check and used it to pay my rent and bills for the month. Thank God for the check.
No I haven’t received my stimulus check and I don’t know why I made less thin 50,000In a day found my taxes but that our iRS saying that I had to verify who I was I have a ID my birth certificate and Social Security number And I don’t have any student loans or auto payment or a major credit card to verify my identityAnd I’ve been living in Washington DC all my life.
I used mine to catch up bills and pay them upa month I think that’s where most will go bills
My stimulus check was gone before I received it. My infant daughter needed more clothes and I also paid my late rent and paid 1 month of my late car payment. There needs to be either a bigger payment to the people directly or more phases; which gives the idea of payments being concurrent.
I received my stimulus check Wednesday. It was put back into the our economy used to buy groceries and not every bill, but did pay most of my mortgage monthly payment. If there is another Stimulus, I will continue to us it to keep us afloat.
I haven’t seen anywhere from any news articles if you are eligible for the stimulus if you file married but file separately. Can you advise. He files separately. We’ve only been married 3 years and have filed separately the last 2 years.
I used my check for bills since I’m not working due to schools closed. I was a sub teacher. I haven’t got in to file unemployment. I will use the second money the same. Pay bills,buy food and household items.
I paid rent since I’m furloughed and no income coming in and UI is taking forever to get back to me
Im very grateful for the stimulus check! By the time the public received it, the past due bills had doubled, tripled or even quadrupled!! The stimulus checks hardly made a dent. Stands to reason that a second, even larger, check wouldn’t be remiss. Presently, the American people need assistance to get through these terrifying times. Temporarily cutting back or all together stopping the trillions that go to entities such as theD space program for starters!! Including any and all unnecessary programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The money can go where it’s desperately needed for the duration of the pandemic that has taken americans by surprise.The leading officials have an obligation to help the American people out by assisting our country with additional money. Without the help of our countries leaders, millions of Americans have everything to lose!! We need the relief more now that any ever! When our country had to go to war, the finances that went to such things were phenomenal! It’s time to do it again!! This time, it’s for the American people! Not only will it help our country and stimulate the economy, but it will help some Americans get a fresh start! Some of us have never seen so much at one time! Our taxes have funded many programs, it’s time it helps the American people thru trying times such as this. Trump promised to make this country great again, this is his opportunity to fulfill his promise and become the greatest president to date! And it’s a great way to show the American people why he should be re-elected!!
GO TRUMP!!
We got ours and used it to pay ahead the big bills- in case my husband is laid off. So grateful and thankful! Lessens then stress. God is good!
I haven’t received my stimulus check yet. Im on ssd. And from what I heard is that we might not get paid until May 1st.. A second stimulus check would be very helpful which I would put back into my savings, since ive been using up my savings to get by.
My ex husband received my money. Direct deposit into his account from our 2018 tax return. I’m praying he does the right thing and give it to me.
I and my boyfriend are both on SSD payments that go directly to each of our checking accounts. and make less than 15,000.00 yearly. will our stimilus go direct deposit? and when will they be distrubted. would like to know.
we also do not have to file income tax how will they the IRS or the goverment know where to send the payments
social security should have that information so your good if your curant with them
I used my 1200.00 to pay on past dues bills mortgage 646.00 2 months in rear.Car note in the r
ear 2 months.If i get the 2nd check I will try to catch up
Yes……received 1st one, however gone after paying one month rent and utilities
Another phase of monthly ones would be helpful during these trying times
I recieved my stimulus check and it only paid for my mortgage payment. But that was all… I like in FL.. RENTS 1000.00 AND UP!!!
Gone 600 heating oil rest rent
The money that was already sent was very helpful but goes very quickly with groceries, medicines and bills so what other help is offered is greatly appreciated.Thank You Mr.Trump and all who was involved.If we are lucky to receive more my husband and I need a cheap vehicle cause my transmission is going out.
Thank you we need food put the money directly in the hands of the poor American people. Small businesses are for themselves. We need help now ASP. And I am not lazy and don’t want hand out I have worked all my life sinceI was 18 yrs old now I am a Senior Citizen at home with no fault off my own. They didn’t want me because off my age. Owe student loans but who cares.?
I would spend a 2nd Stimulus Check on paying down my credit cards and paying on a bank loan I have. I used the first check to pay for food, car insurance and car payment. Didn’t help much but it was appreciated.
What happened to the terms of the first stimulus package? I read where the Department of the Treasury stated that the section describing the Economic Impact Payment said two rounds of direct payments to individual taxpayers.
$250 billions to be issued beginning April 6
$250 billions to be issued beginning May 18
Payment amounts fixed and tiered based on income level and family size.
Each round of payments would be identical in amount
I thought this was approved in the Stage Three, not maybe in Stage Four.
I haven’t received my $1200 yet but hoping soon. I’m very grateful as I’m on SSDI and barely get $1100 per month to live on and all expenses. I hope and pray we all get a second check. I’m thankful so many people can get unemployment and the extra unemployment of $2400 per month is wonderful but what about the veterans, the seniors on Social security, the disabled, the extremely poor families living on 1 income trying to raise children on that, Etc, Etc, Etc… We All could use that additional $2400 a month and dont we deserve equal fairness? No one should profit from additional unemployment especially when others are barely scraping by.
Yes another 2nd stimulus is necessary. Have you seen over 1200 cars on the food bank lines!!! You are giving business money to help with their lease and rent how about helping the American people. 1200 was a nice gesture but a very small one indeed! People are hurting they need more help!!!! Help to things get more back to order!!!!
Millions goes for favorit buinesses the one already made millins and we get the penny.
And if we complain we are the bad guys.
Unfair system only good for millioners.
I’m glad for everyone that has received this stimulus Check. But as for me I am struggling I am disabled on SSI did not qualify for the stimulus because I was claimed as a dependent an extra 300 for January food stamps 194 a month which is gone no cash no extra food stamps and no help in sight for me. Have to wait 2 more weeks to get miy benefits but in the meantime what can do with no food in the house no money for even a bottle of Tylenol. Where is our help?
My husband and I both received the stimulus checks. We are both still working. I in healthcare and the factory he works at makes parts for healthcare. We used the check to pay off some bills; we are both very close to retirement. We are lucky; I was reading some of the other comments and I feel so bad for some of the people. Some of the employees where I work were laid off and it is just awful. A second check would be very nice, I would get a new roof put on our house and maybe some new windows that would help keep the economy moving. I pray this all ends soon and we all can make it through. The pictures of those poor people in NY on those beds, deceased and on the streets was just terrible. Always appreciate what you have because someone else could be worse off than you. God bless.
If we get the monthly allotment I would put all the money to catch up bills, pay off where possible, save some, get my grandkids something for working so hard in remote schooling and if any left buy myself something.
The check we received as a couple went to one month’s worth of very basic living expenses (not enough to cover every single one). I don’t know what the Feds think the REAL cost of living is, on average, but it was not enough for one month to include every single bill. We don’t even have a car pymt like most Americans. Our little car is 17 yrs old. We’re seniors and our monthly RX costs are expensive! Realistically, the payments should have been double for 2020 cost-of-living. Now perhaps it’s adequate in other parts of the country but not in most states.
Still haven’t received my stimulus money and I filed both 2028/2019 taxes WHY
I really can use a second stimulus check it will be used on monthly bills. I lust my job with no fault of my own in 2017. Worked there for twenty yrs.,as a HeadStart a Teacher. I guess my age had a lot to do with it. Being struggling every since. No thank you no service package are nothing. The government need to put the money directly in the hands of the American people because some are laid off for good looking for employment without nothing.
I lost my job for corrections.
I am grateful that I am still able to work from home, full time. I did lose some bonuses and income was less, but not because of the virus.
I did receive my stimulus check, but since all my bills are paid, I just put it in savings. Don’t know how long this is going to last, or if business will drop because of it, which will impact my income.
I’m saving it for when I need it, or other emergency expenses that are unforseeable.
I’m grateful for the stimulus check, it makes me feel a little more comfortable. But quite honestly, I don’t NEED another one, others need it much more than I do.
Hope we all get to go back to work soon.
Thanks for the info Peter, it really hurts to see how many are struggling … We received $2,400 and felt it best to help our children with any looming debts adding to their burdens, and we took care of it! It also went to helping our local healthcare workers with food and masks, and supporting our local food places… we decided as we receive, we want to give. A second round would most likely merit helping others on the outside, our local service workers, neighbors, the elderly, our veterans, even church friends, anyone we know and recognize around us who are in need, and there’s so many! We worked really hard to, as you put it ‘create our own stimulus package’ for times unknown, for times like these, we went to classes, took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – it truly is inspiring to be able to help as we’ve been helped, we’re just paying it forward.
If you owe child support arrears and even if you have agreement your paying it back each month . The state will take it .The state took my stimulus check to pay off public assistance . Because my ex was on it and filed for both him and my daughter. So I m paying off his debt the money he received. They should have bypass that so they couldnt take the check for that.I m a single parent of a young adult male. I m struggling and falling behind. Now without even getting my check I m screwed .there people who see this check as play money and spend it on whatever even thou they dont need the check.
I m a single parent to a young disabled male adult. I m now struggling to pay my bills and buy my son his monthly medical stuff. My hours were cut back .I work as a CNA in private homes.
If they do pass the bill for a second stimulus check I can really pay some more bills. My daughter is a student but files her own taxes. She normally pays her own bills and with all this going on she did not get a stimulus payment and we did get a payment for her. So yes it would be greatly appreciated.
It would be a life saver if we got the 2nd check. The first one we didn’t get the full amount due to my husband had back child support pay. So what we had left I had to get a new roof on my home or I wouldn’t have had a home for us and our 2 kids to stay in. So getting another check would then help me get caught up on my bills as well.
I put my first check towards one of my credit cards and if I got another one I would certainly keep working on paying off my credit card debt since I had a vacation planned to Mexico and cancelled to be a good sport from the COVID-19 and EXPEDIA and AIRLINES are stealing people’s moey and not reimbursting people and ask questions like, “why are you cancelling…..” “Hmmm, I wonder?” I will continue to have to pay off a vacation I never even got to go on. SMH
Would be nice if the 2nd stimulus check covered my disabled daughter (from birth) who is 32 and not covered. She has always lived with me and was ineligible due to being over 17. She wasn’t eligible on her own nor under me. Plus $1200 isn’t going to cover much of what is needed for over a month of layoff. The sum should be greater for the duration of this crisis. We cannot live on $1200 per month and a half. Not to carp but the banks are getting bailed out. Why are the people any lesser?
Us on child support are suffering, it seems like we’re the only ones exempt from catching COVID-19 we’re Americans and we’re tax payers and we suffer just like every one else # the forgotten ones.
I feel u bro, I just lost my income tax and stim check and I was paying when i lost my job when this virus started, i know i owe the money but it’s bad right now,atleast part of it, I mean I thought this was America
hello my name is Teresa Jones just wanted to let you know I did file 2018 I do have my bank information on my 2018 I filed 2019 but it was still processing and I read if it was still processing then they would have to go to your 2018 I still have not received my stimulus and I still cannot get on the get my payment app I got on at once and I put my information in from my 2018 and it said that it didn’t match and now it won’t let me back on I don’t know what didn’t match I went by my 2018 taxes and it’s very sad I was told I was going to start getting an extra $250 a week from our governor the Medicaid people but have yet to see that either so no tax refund yet no stimulus check yet and no Medicaid stimulus bonus yet thank you for letting me vent Teresa Jones
I’d use the second stimulus for food, and essential necessities. With price gouging that second stimulus should help with those items. Some of it I will hold on to as long as possible. This is going to be a long challenge.
For me i ned to pay 2800 dollar every month just for bills. I’ve been out of work since Feb 2020,
I used my first check to pay my bills and food. I have two kids 3 years, and 4 month old.
I don’t want to be depend on government asistance but i don’t have a choice, i try to apply for several company but they told me because of Covid-19 they don’t hire at the moment and even they lay off their employees.
With 1700 dollar only in mortgage please tell me what option i have?
Not me or any othr amiricans are not criminal and we can’t commit a crime as we follow the law to create better society for everyone around us, But if my family is hungry and homeless things will be different and law won’t be my first priority.
We love our country, We love our people and we all want our families to be safe in any situation.
Today is right time to test our Government to see how far they will stand by their people. We are not talking about some third world country, We are talkig about America.
When ever something goes wrong in the family everybody looking for the elderly to get help from them and now something went out of control in the house of 325 million Americans, our elderly is our government and if they do nothing about the situation things will go very wrong and this country will become like third world countries.
All is in the hand of our government and hopefully they will start to do something usefull for the entire nation.
I think it’s crazy that they took my income tax and my stimulus for pay due child support, which I was paying until i lost my job cause of this virus. I am a recovering addict and ruined my whole life due to drug use. I never had a childhood myself, I saw that my whole life, I lost my mom when I was 15, she locked herself out of the house high on drugs an froze to death and my family turned their back on me so I went to drugs. I suffer from multiple mental health problems, up until I was 35 was nothing but heartache, pain, jail, drugs, rehab, and running.i recently recieved my ged, was working and even went to college so I can work with teens that been abused or neglected to show them there is hope..I know its my fault I owe the child support, I accepted that and own that when I do my income tax knowing it will be taken, always getting my wages garnished. I just would think I would get some of the stimulus package, I need it, I am American, I am a productive person in my community
What is going on with the rent and mortgage cancelation act of 2020 that would help people not to lose there home in this time of hardships . Is the little person going to get screwed again and the landlords and mortgage companies going to get what they want as usual. help the people who really need it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have not received my stim check and have given my bank info to the IRS. I check 3 times a day and so far…zilch. Need desperately to pay utility bills and buy food for my starving dog.
I checked today and finally got the date of the 30th what will be my first payment now where it is my ex is getting her second payment on the 30th
I losted my job and my social security check about $783 a month is not enough to pay my rent now because I cannot pay my rent I am homeless and don’t have money for food our money troo survive I hoping get another stimulus check where it could help
R we going to get a second stimulus check for may
My husband and I have God our first fruits before we did anything else with the $2400. We believe nothing should stand in your way of first fruits. That’s stealing from God if you should ignore his command. The rest we put up to help cover bills for next few months. Being over the road truckers we have to budget wisely. In order to have a healthy got meal out here during the virus, we cook in our truck. So thank you all and God bless.
Says I’ll get my first deposit on the 30th when everyone else is getting their second
I honestly pray we all get a 2nd stimulas check much needed
Tons of companies are hiring with large bonus to start.Amazon is hiring. General Mills.
I could list about 50 more but the point is: Do not wait for a handout, go out and work hard and earn what you need. Then save your money so you can stop begging!
I put it in the bank. I learned the power of saving at a young age. I can go a few years without work if I had to. Noone should be living paycheck to paycheck. All these people whining. It is your own fault. Take responsibility and change your behavior so you will not have to continually beg for money and handouts. I have never taken a penny from anyone. I paid off my house in 12 years instead of 30. Did it without the help of a spouses income. I pay cash for my cars. I have never made more than 46,000/year. You do not need a huge house,7 television sets,elaborate vacations, items to impress your friends, gold chains etc. I have worked 2 jobs quite often when I was young. Upwards to 75 hours per week. That is how you get ahead. I have never spent a tax refund check. Always went to paying off my house. It took sacrifice but I live with no stress now.It is too easy for people to sit around playing video games waiting for a welfare check. I have never ever played a video game. Total waste of time and intellect.
Wake up people!! You want it? Go out and work hard for it!!!
As a laid off American citizen, I think at least a second stimulus package should be provided. My household received $3400.00 and although It was extremely helpful, made sure and paid all my bills through May except my mortgage, its 1500,00 alone and I’m trying to work doing things from home to make extra money but with everyone tight in money it’s kind of hard to sell non essentials, people just can’t afford right now. If the layoffs continue any longer people are going to start losing things like their vehicles, homes, and a lot of other important things like not being able to afford groceries which right now is one of the most expensive expenses due to everyone being home, for a family of 4, $200 a week in grocery is nothing, its barely enough to keep 2 or 3 meals on the table. This is all getting very scary. Am worried about a lot but mostly what’s to come or or not come in the weeks to come.
paying the rent, water and electricity, I received the first stimulus check but just gave me to cover the payments my payments are around $ 1850.00 per month
I do not believe it is right for the Father’s that have jobs to pay their bills because their child support payments are taking 52% of his pay, and they normally have to work several jobs and are also later in life college students trying to make it with hours cut and second jobs cut, and they do not get their stimulus checks because the kids get it, but normally they do not see a difference in what they get normally so who gets that money, the kids don’t and the Dad doesn’t. Plus the mothers are getting their $1200 stimulus check with $500 per child as well. THEY SHOULD GIVE THE FATHER’S THE STIMULUS MONEY AS THEY ALSO ARE NEEDING IT TO SURVIVE. MEMPHIS CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY IS A RIP OFF AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR TAKING TOO MUCH MONEY FOR NOTHING…..
I would use my 2nd stimulus check to just pay my rent and keep a roof over my head since I am on social security and a small part time job baby sitting.
This is so so hard on everyone but I feel bed for people like us that can’t claim unemployment
Thank you
Well technically I really don’t have thoughts because I never received my first stimulus check I would like to know the reason why I did not get one I believe you possibility sending out a second one the second one would come more clothes helping everybody out the get is straightened up and ahead
I meant would come more close as far as getting everything caught up because of this month last month
I am 40 years old, unemployed with no income. I didnt nor did I have to file taxes in 2018 or 2019. I went to file my non filers form and it was denied because it said I was claimed as a dependent. No one should have been able to claim me. Now I obviously will not be getting a stimulus check. How do I go about resolving this situation as soon as possible so I can recieve my stimulus check that belongs to me. No one else. Please and thank u
I would pay my bills and buy food
I didn’t qualify for the first stimulus check because my son claimed me as a dependant. I’m disabled and trying to survive on 695.00 a month. I’m in debt due to medical bills for my husband’s cancer treatments. He is now deceased but the bills are still rolling in. A second stimulus package where I qualify would help me greatly to get out from under my debt and stock up on necessities I can barely afford.
ggw…you are not entitled to 1200.00 forever..if that’s what you want..move to a socialist country and see what you get. This is America, and had we not been in a pandemic crisis, IO can tell you most of us would be grateful to be working again.
Got my first stimulis check went towards food.rent.essentials.also grocery at locate stores to help to try and boost the economy.i got my disability check soon after which helped a lot also.if I was to get a second stimulis check it would also go to boosting the economy
If we receive the second stimulus package how would I receive that package will it be threw irs or my unemployment
I think that the ones that owe child support that want get the stimulant checks be reconsidered. This is a world wide emergency and we trying to make it as well out here. I personally have 3 other children i provide for and yes i should be held accountable for past due payments of child support but not during this time of crisis. My other children are suffering from me losing my job and now no stimulant help. they say your landlord cant evict you during the covid crisis but cant let a family of mother and 3 children recieve help because of past due payment of child support!!!!! i just dont think its fair to our childrren
Hi Pete. lots of good Information there. the only problem I see is there must be millions if not billions of the stimulus money that will not make it into the economy where it was initially intended to go. Millions of people never recieved there payment because of garnishments for bad debts or responcibilitie. I believe people should pay these but its not helping the economy if it ends up in going to some collection company or to child support these stimulus payments are going to do the ecoonomy more good if they get to the people they were intended. the children arent doing without as both parents should qualify as well as each child so why cant they pass some kind of restriction blocking garnishments for these stimulus payments and let the money flow into the econmy where it was intended and it would do the most good. business is alredy being taken care of in these stimulus package. thats all I have to say. I am a 72 yr old grandmother and have no garnishments or creditors hounding me thats just how I feel about this situation.you can sign me as magnolia if you wish
$500 of mine went to buying a barreled upper receiver for the AR15 that I’m building. The rest went to paying off a few small debts.
Being on Social Security Disability has its flaws which one cannot help when disabled the stimulus check helped a lot however the cost of getting it was not worth it the souls that we have lost due to this virus can never ever have a price tag on it and should never ever ever have one on it Let each politician know we hear every word you say we see every move you make the names that should be on those checks are the ones who lost their lives and not one who sits in a political seat and gloats
A second one would be nice but the first one would be nice too. Not sure why I haven’t received the first stimulus. Im not on SSI. Im an average worker with 3 children. I updated my direct deposit info through the irs portal on 4/15 and I have yet to receive it. So a second would be nice if I receive it.
Greatly being thankful & appreciative to our Government for such a helpful financial support in times like these.
Whatever I received I accept it with a cheerful heart. Thanks again. God bless America!!!
If I got a second stimulus check would spend it on food as well house hold supplies and rent as well as utilities even copays on meds I really think Americans deserve it this economy is still bad off.!
Mine went on bills that were passed due and groceries that was desperately needed and dog food and we really really appreciated what we got thank you President Trump and thank you Jesus
I paid my home payment wih the first, I’m still gonna be behind after this recent home payment but atleast those two months are off my back, , if they OK’d the second round of stimulus payments of $2,000.00 per month I’d pay the rest of what I’m behind in on home payments an then I’d be current I was behind on my home payment due to being laid off back in 11/18 and couldnt find a job….I’m just making ends meet now but the second round would help me tremendously and then I’d be current an enough to pay my CC cards that defaulted off after the company I worked for 10 years decided to let everyone go an close. then this pandemic came while i was looking for a job. It really effected me looking for employment I had 3 interviews at the time an then they all said no interviewing until further notice.
As the small guy around the hood l really give it up to you Bug Guys in government. I genuinely feel for the bread winners of America and what other problems will assault these Heros in their own way. It’s a.mess out there but you Guys (in creating the 2nd $1,200 stimulus check)are the BOMB! I’m on fixed s.s. income: very small as l have been homeless for Seventeen &1/2 years all tolled. Years going into my retirement so it hurt hard. So again thanks for being there for the little guys out there and THANKS for another stimulus check. Better yet GOD Bless those on the unemployment that the family tighens it belt comes together and they see light at the end. And better then before. Sincerely, the RayrayMan.
hello , i am a working in the nursing home , and i did get my first cheeck and i spent it on my bills and now i am truly looking forward to the second check because i really need to play catch up on all of my bills . Most of us responsible adults did pay our bills because even though things are not the same anymore we still have to be able to live and . i truly don’t understand why they haven’t . We struggle each and every day just to make it through this and yet whenever we need the government to help us out they have to vote and then argue about doing so . they act like that one very rich family member who is very well off with out any worries that you really hate to ask for money and the act like its a bother to them . well we need your help some of us are working two -*three jobs just to get bye we really don’t make that much money to began with and yet we have to suffer for every mistake that you make and yet we are the ones who put you where you are today and yet whenever we need your help like right now you really don’t want to help us out anymore . in which i really don’t understand this . we are truly dying out here and it seems like nobody cares i am a C.N.A. and please believe me no ever cares about us but yet we are the ones that make everyone look good but we are just your mop and clean up people who lives and are treated like slaves in 2020 . But none cares about us i work very hard and i go to school , someone like me i need that second check just to help me out , and i am truly not alone in this . But asking you all for money is like digging our on graves . Please vote YES to the second round of the stimulus check please VERY BIG RICH UNCLE AND AUNTIES WE NEED IT BEGGING AN MY HANDS AND KNEES HERE !!!!!stop treating us like dirty little secret that you are trying to hide away in the backroom.
Send out snap benefits to everyone for 6 months 300 to 500 month. Give 3 months of 1,200 to 1,500 month checks. Stop the 600 +a week on employment and pay the unemployed what they were making in their jobs. It isn’t hard to do this ppl. All ppl that are working everyday still should be consider essential workers and be able to get the extra 600 a week like the unemployed are getting. Unemployed ppl are making more than they did at their jobs and business closed so employees could get the extra 600 a week for employees. It’s wrong !!!!!
I think we should get $2000 a month until covid 19 is over with and everything is back to normal.
I really think it’s unfair for those who work with the public during covid-19 and receive only $2 more on their pay. I was working 25-32 hours a week prior to covid-19 my hours were dropped to 18 hours a week maybe 20 with a $2 raise I barely brought home a little over $100 a wk. It’s unfair for us who were risking Our Lives being there for the public trying to make a living receiving over $100 a week. When the unemployed gets $600 week and dont have to risk they’re lives. Does anyone else see anything wrong with this picture? Is cutback hours with a $2 an hour raise for working duing covid-19 all we get?
I really think we need a 2nd stimulus payment or as you mentioned a monthly stimulus check. It is hard enough to pay bills on Social Security and Social Security Disability. I have to live with my parents cause I can’t afford to live on my own. And by the 5th or 6th day of the month I’m already broke from bills and groceries. So it would really help me and others to get the 2nd check or monthly checks!!!
Thank you & May God Bless,
Kara J. Smith
I have been on here I still need help I am broke have to max out credit cards to just stay afloat in eastern no we have very few jobs here and more unemployed here and the covid19 is bad here in n c we all down here could use a 2nd cheak to catch up on our bills and feed family’s thanks mr hamby
When will I get my second stimuli. Check in the back