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$500 stimulus checks are coming in 2026

Americans are heading into 2026 with a swirl of expectations about fresh relief money, from recurring $500 payments to the possibility of much larger federal checks tied to tariffs. The headline ...
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What happens when you deposit a large check

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, federal regulations, and fraud checks kicks in before you can safely spend ...
The New York Times

For New York Taxpayers, the Check’s in the Mail

The state is sending out “inflation refund” checks of up to $400. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed the program. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll find out about the inflation refund ...
The Motley Fool

JPMorgan Strategist Says Huge 2026 Tax Refunds Will Be Like Stimulus Checks

A chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management has said tax refunds issued in 2026 will be like COVID stimulus checks. Many Americans will end up getting a huge refund due to tax breaks ...