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What to do with your COVID-19 stimulus check
As part of the coronavirus relief package that Congress passed last month, more than 80 million Americans will get $1200 deposited directly into their bank accounts by the end of today. That’s according to the Internal Revenue Service.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenAs part of the coronavirus relief package that Congress passed last month, more than 80 million Americans will get $1200 deposited directly into their bank accounts by the end of today. That’s according to the Internal Revenue Service. We talk to a personal finance columnist on who qualifies for this money, how you can get it, and what you should do with it. One tip: credit card debt isn’t a priority right now.
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