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Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
If you haven’t gotten the third stimulus check yet, you’re not completely out of luck
Nearly 30 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are still waiting for stimulus money, according to House Democrats.
Tax breaks available for those with high medical bills, teachers with COVID-19 expenses
Are medical expenses tax deductible? The hurdles are high. But paying extraordinary medical bills out of pocket in 2020 could help cut tax bills now.
When are federal taxes due in 2021? IRS under pressure to extend income tax return deadline
The IRS is under pressure to extend the federal income tax deadline after last-minute changes, such as the rules on unemployment benefits.
Why the stimulus check may not hit your bank account until St. Patrick’s Day
Depending on where you bank, your stimulus check may not land until at least Wednesday. So be careful and check your account before swiping your card.
Why you don’t want to post a selfie with your COVID vaccine card
Taking a selfie of you holding your vaccination card is a real no-no, according to consumer watchdogs. Here’s what the scammers can learn about you.
Who gets the third stimulus check, and when? Your COVID-19 relief questions, answered
When will the third stimulus check arrive? Who gets the third stimulus check? What about tax breaks? Your questions, answered.
Social Security scammers have a new game: They’re impersonating agency employees by texting photos of phony badges
Scammers are out to steal Social Security numbers and your money. Some claim you need to transfer money out of a bank account to them to fix problems.
More credit report errors are cropping up during COVID-19. Here’s how to fix a mistake
COVID-19 relief offered ways that financially strapped consumers could delay payments. But there’s been a spike in complaints about credit reports.
Tax refunds flow slower into economy after delayed start
Tax refunds are flowing into pocketbooks — and the overall economy — much slower this season after a late start.