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Blank U.S. Treasury checks are seen on an idle press May 8, 2008, at the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center, which disburses payments on behalf of federal agencies.

Second stimulus check updates: Direct deposits issued, but some glitches; paper checks may take longer

January 5, 2021 at 1:57 p.m.

Quick, take a look at your bank account — or your mailbox — did up to $600 in stimulus cash show up yet? If it didn't, the Internal Revenue Service...

A TCF bank branch is seen April 14, 2016, at 6141 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Many of the bank's Chicago-area branches are inside Jewel-Osco grocery stores.

TCF Financial and Huntington to merge in $22 billion bank deal

December 14, 2020 at 2:53 p.m.

Two big bank holding companies with huge name recognition throughout the Midwest — Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington Bancshares and Detroit-based TCF Financial Corp. — have announced plans for an all-stock merger...

WAIT FOR A SPORTING EVENTS | <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/extreme-weather-pro-sports-athletes"target="_blank">Pro athletes have endured a lot</a> for the sake of the game, however this global health pandemic has upended the spring and summer sporting season. Currently, Major League Baseball has not announced a ticket refund policy, and the league intends to play as many games as possible when the season begins. The NHL and NBA have both been similarly mum on refund policies as they navigate the possibility of a season with empty stands and stadiums.

Does travel insurance pay off in a COVID-19 era? Here are things to consider

December 10, 2020 at 11:58 a.m.

Many people could be a tad more willing now to book a flight or trip, given the ongoing good news about progress toward COVID-19 vaccines. Lingering uncertainties and spiking coronavirus...

A stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is seen April 23, 2020, in San Antonio. The IRS is giving those who typically don't file a tax return, and may not have received a stimulus check, until Nov. 21 to submit their information.

Another chance at stimulus checks: IRS reaching out to those who haven’t received $1,200 payments yet

October 20, 2020 at 10:12 p.m.

Many lower income households who are still wondering why they didn't get a stimulus check of $1,200 or more are getting another second chance. The Internal Revenue Service is extending...

Susan Tompor: Get a game plan for paying student loan debt in 2021

September 14, 2020 at 4:05 p.m.

September is traditionally a time for back to school and, even in a time of COVID-19 restrictions, September was to be the month when student loan payments got back on...

Some investment experts question whether a 401(k) adds to the average American's ability to retire comfortably.

Does a 401(k) plan still make sense for you? It might, or might not

August 3, 2020 at 2:55 p.m.

During a steamy summer when TikTok video clips can go viral, one wouldn't imagine that the 401(k) could morph into a trending topic. And yet, here we are. President Donald...

In an email to tax professionals Monday, June 15, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service said people who have lost or destroyed their Visa prepaid debit cards now can request a free replacement through MetaBank's customer service department, as reported by Accounting Today. (Dreamstime/TNS)

As talk builds for second coronavirus stimulus, questions remain about first payout

July 14, 2020 at 3:40 p.m.

And now, time for "It's Not a Stimulus Scam, the Sequel." First, consumers had to be assured in June that the navy blue Visa debit cards that just showed up...

Unemployment claims| <a href=https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf>Initial unemployment claims seasonally adjusted</a> (week ending May 23, 2020): 2,123,000</p> |

<p>More than 2.1 million people filed a new unemployment claim for the week ending May 23. It indicates that companies that retained their staff through March and April may have needed to close in mid-May, or may have faced a slowdown that affected their ability to keep people employed.</p>

July 15 tax return deadline is right around the corner: What to know

July 6, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.

If you still need to file that 2019 income tax return, it's time to get cracking. July 15 is the new April 15 for those who still have not filed...

COVID-19 widens racial wealth gap, hitting Black businesses especially hard

June 22, 2020 at 5:06 p.m.

Amina Daniels has just that kind of get-to-it, high-energy personality you'd expect from the owner of a contemporary fitness studio on Agnes Street in Detroit's rapidly revitalizing West Village. She's...

A coronavirus relief check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is seen April 23, 2020, in San Antonio. Some recipients of the federal money find the payments are for less than they expected.

Five reasons your stimulus check may have been for less than you expected

June 11, 2020 at 3:14 p.m.

Why is my stimulus check so scrawny? Why am I getting far less than I thought I would? As much as you'd like to be happy about seeing a stimulus...

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