Anyone get a stimulus check already? Curious.

[1GoldenSun]

We didn't get one last time so I doubt we will this time either. That's ok.

I hope it helps some people who really need help right now. As far as those who get the check but don't really need it (and I know a lot of people like this), I suppose their options are to spend it to help the economy, invest it -- maybe for their kids' education, or donate it to others who are less fortunate, or just put it away in savings so they'll have a bigger cushion against the next difficulty that comes their way.

I wish there were a better way to target those who are really in need but if this is the best they can do, I guess it's better than nothing.

 

[mrsstats79]

No, not as of today

 

[Christine]

My DD could see her deposit this morning.

 

[kdonnel]

No Government Cheese for me this time, although if offered I would look at my check with love.

 

[Donald13]

No and nothing pending

 

[DLgal]

Edit: It's pending in our checking account.

 

[starry_solo]

Not qualified for it.

 

[loves to dive]

I didn't even know there was one but I was in my checking acct. this morning paying bills and didn't notice anything. I gave the last one to charity since I didn't need it (I was still able to work during the whole year) but since my son is going to be a baby daddy next year, I'll put this one in an account for the baby (if I get one).

 

[dina444444]

Here in Canada all the Covid-relief benefits and extended Covid-related unemployment payments are taxable income but had no source deductions taken. Assuming most recipients were in fairly dire straits and didn’t have the foresight to save part of it, there will be literally millions of people in trouble with the tax man come April.

In the US unemployment benefits are taxable however the stimulus checks are not.

 

[PollyannaMom]

We simply got an email from our bank that if we qualified, it would be deposited January 4th.

 

[1GoldenSun]

No Government Cheese for me this time, although if offered I would look at my check with love.

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Now if it were cheese they were handing out I'd be fighting tooth and nail for my fair share.

 

[sailorstitch]

A coworker of mine was so excited yesterday because hers was pending. Nothing for me yet.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Your bank doesn’t mean anything regarding deposits but some banks do release pending deposits quicker than other banks. Some release deposits as soon as they’re received and others wait until the actual deposit date. That’s the only reason I stated that we used USAA. They don’t hold pending deposits.

 

[neverlandsky]

It's pending for 1/4 deposit and 100% is going to be a mortgage payment. Thank goodness

 

[dclpluto]

Nothing yet but can’t wait to get it. Going to go to McDonald’s and what the heck make it supersize. Than might even have enough left over to buy some toilet paper.

 

[mefordis]

They will just tax folks like us even more.

Some people find this funny. I mean, you work for them, too. Didn't you know?

 

[mefordis]

Not qualified for it.

If that's because you make over 75k, or 150k jointly, that's a good thing.

 

[EACarlson]

Now if it were cheese they were handing out I'd be fighting tooth and nail for my fair share.

Ever had Government cheese? I'd have to be in very dire straits to look forward to that again.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Nothing here.

 

[DLgal]

If that's because you make over 75k, or 150k jointly, that's a good thing.

Nah. On these boards, those amounts are tantamount to being in the poor house, don't ya know?